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Morkel, P., 1994. Chemical immobilization of the black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis): pp. 128-135

In: Penzhorn, B.L. et al. Proceedings of a symposium on rhinos as game ranch animals. Onderstepoort, Republic of South Africa, 9-10 September 1994: pp. i-iv, 1-242


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Location: World
Subject: Physiology
Species: Black Rhino


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Heart rate is best obtained using a stethoscope, by feeling the artery under the base of the tail (caudal artery) or on the inside of the ear (medical auricular artery), or by putting a flat hand on the chest over the heart. The heart rate is usually 55-80 beats/minute although it will be higher in rhino which have undergone marked exertion especially in young animals (as much as 140/minute). The capillary refill time (indicator or peripheral perfusion) must be checked on the gums and should not be more than 2 seconds.

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