In captive population Rhinoceros unicornis, 1981-1990. No difference in the monthly distribution of inbred and non-inbred births. Offspring born during the colder months (October to March) had a significantly higher mortality rate (25 %, n=51) than those born in warmer months (April to September: 10 %, n=49).
Baur & Studer 1995, Table 1
, Inbred Calves, Non-Inbred Calves
,Lived,Died,Lived,Died
Jan,4,1,6,3
Feb,1,0,3,1
Mar,2,0,3,1
Apr,0,0,6,0
May,2,0,5,1
Jun,1,0,4,1
Jul,2,0,5,2
Aug,3,0,11,1
Sep,2,0,3,0
Oct,2,0,6,3
Nov,2,0,3,2
Dec,1,1,5,1
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TOTAL,22,2,60,16
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