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Zschokke, S.; Studer, P.; Baur, B., 1998. Past and future breeding of the Indian rhinoceros in captivity. International Zoo News 45 (5): 261-276, figs. 1-6, tables 1-2

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Location: Captive
Subject: Reproduction
Species: Indian Rhino


Original text on this topic:
First reproduction occurred earlier in females (median: 9y 2m, n = 39) than in males (median: 10y 5m, n = 31). The youngest dam giving birth was Studbook #99 at an age of 4y 4m. Studbook #86 was the youngest sire of exactly known age (8y 4m) whose offspring was live-born (#152 was 7y 7m old when his offspring was stillborn two months prematurely). The oldest dam to give birth was #29 at the age of 31y 5m. The oldest sire to become a father was the approximately 42-year-old #10.

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