Briscome, T., 1909. A record great Indian rhinoceros (R. unicornis). Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society 19 (3): 746
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An Indian Rhinoceros was recorded as having been shot in Assam by Mr. T. Briscome, carrying a horn of 24 ? inch. [62.2 cm]
According to Lydekker the largest horn previously recorded was one of 24 inches formerly in the possession of Dr. Jerdon, and in the Records of Big Game one of 21 ? inch is mentioned as having been shot by Lord Curzon in Nepal.
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A record great Indian rhinoceros (R. unicornis)
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