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Schaffer, N.E.; Beehler, B.A.; Jeyendram, R.S.; Balke, B., 1990. Methods of semen collection in an ambulatory greater one-horned rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis). Zoo Biology 9: 211-221, figs. 1-3, table 1

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Location: World
Subject: Reproduction
Species: Indian Rhino


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Sperm counts.
Method Volume Sperm count Motility
Penile Massage 16.9 (0.2-50) 7.1 (0-208) 15.8 (0-80)
AV 46.7 (30-60) -
Rectal massage 3.0 55 30
Electroejaculation -
Rectal&Penile massage 10.6 (2-20) 142.5 (0.2-2700) 50 (30-80)
Electroejaculation 0.7 (0.1-2) 186.4 (5-500) 73 (70-80)
& penile massage
bicornis electroejaculated 15 200 million
bicornis electroejaculated 20 1 million
bicornis manual stimulated 62.2 15.0 million
simum manual 0.7 10.0 million
unicornis manual 8.0 13,900 million
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