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Daniell, W., 1807. Interesting selections from animated nature, with illustrative scenery, designed and engraved by William Daniell. London, T.Cadell and W. Davies, vol. 2, pls. 1-63
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Africa - Southern Africa - South Africa |
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Morphology - Horn |
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Black Rhino |
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The rhinoceros is the only animal that carries a horn upon the nose, and a singularity attends its attachment which is deserving of notice. The Asiatic species has but one, the African boasts of two; both are alike fixed to the integuments, and not to the bone of the nose; so that when the animal is in a quiet state, the horns are loose, but become stiff and ready for action on the first alarm. With this powerful weapon of defence, the rhinoceros will contend with the elephant, and frequently proves victorious.
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