Sanborn, E.R., 1906. The new rhinoceros. Bulletin of the New York Zoological Society 22: 285-286, fig. 1
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The only specimen of the now rare two-horned black rhinoceros which has come to America in the last eight years, with one exception, has been purchased by the Society and is now one of the valued possessions of the Zoological Park. Learning of the arrival in Europe, from the Kilimanjaro District, German East Africa, we cabled an offer and promptly secured the animal. The transportation was effected without trouble of any kind, the rhino reaching the park on 1 June 1906 and was safely quartered in the Antelope House, where she has been on view ever since. The anterior horn is already quite prominent and the posterior one just appearing. The color of the skin on the back is very light, darkening on the underparts. It is perfectly proportioned, bright and energetic. It is a young animal, possibly 2 years of age, weighs about 300 pounds, is 31 inches high, 56 inches from snout to base of tail, and is apparently in perfect physical condition. Considering the rarity, the price paid was not excessive, yet it can be safely mentioned that no other animal in the collection either exceeds or nearly equals the cost of this specimen, The German keeper who accompanied her en route still has her in charge until the park keepers become familiar with her habits and diet.
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