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Flower, S.S., 1931. Contributions to our knowledge of the duration of life in vertebrate animals, V. Mammals. Proceedings of the Zoological Society of London 1931 (1): 145-234
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Sumatran Rhino |
1. lasiotis in Calcutta Zoo (Sanyal 1872), circa 10 yrs
2. Female in Madras Zoo (Flower 1914), circa 14 years, and left alive
3. Male (lasiotis) London Zoo, 27.4.1886-22.11.1910, total 24 yrs, 6 mo, 25 days
4. Female 'Begum', type of lasiotis, captured in Jan. 1868 sixteen hours march south of Chittagong. She was then considered 'adult' or 'at least 2 years old', arrived London Zoo 14.2.1872, died 31.8.1900, after 28 years, 6 months and 16 days, total longevity in captivity 32 yrs, 7 months, age ca. 35 years.
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