 Reference Base  Notes on breeding black rhinoceroses Diceros bicornis at ... |
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Hays, H.R., 1967. Notes on breeding black rhinoceroses Diceros bicornis at Pittsburgh Zoo. International Zoo Yearbook 7: 164-165
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Reproduction |
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Black Rhino |
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Pittsburgh Zoo. Pair bought 1954. Male estimated 2 ? years old, female 3 years old. In 1957 attempts at mating were observed. Two complete acts of copulation were seen in 1958 but the female did not become pregnant. In 1959 one complete act of copulation occurred, followed by another 50 days later when the female became pregnant.
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