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Kitchener, A.C., 1997. Ageing the Sumatran Rhinoceros: preliminary results. International Zoo News 44 (1): 24-34, pls. 1-2, figs. 1-3, tables 1-2

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Location: Captive - Europe
Subject: Ecology - Population
Species: Sumatran Rhino


Original text on this topic:
Port Lympne Zoo, 28 - 37 years. Based on estimates of tooth-wear rate and similarity in crown heights, the age of the Port Lympne female would vary between 28 and 47 years, but most probably about 28-37 years.

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