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Aschaffenburg, R.; Gregory, M.E.; Rowland, S.J.; Thompson, S.Y.; Kon, V.M., 1961. The composition of the milk of the African black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis; Linn). Proceedings of the Zoological Society of London 137: 475-479, fig.1, tables 1-2

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Location: Captive - Europe
Subject: Ecology - Food
Species: Black Rhino


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Bristol Zoo. Stephanie's [adult female] daily food intake was
Cattle grazing nuts 4 lb
Flaked maize 1 ? lb
Kale (winter) or cabbage or other green stuffs (summer) 8 lb
Clover or lucerne hay 76 lb
Mangolds or carrots 56 lb
Elm or evergreen oak branches ad libitum
In addition, once a week, one-eighth of a pint of cod-liver oil was offered with the cattle grazing nuts, and also 4 lb linseed cake, 1 ? lb bran and 1 ? . lb crushed oats.

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