 Reference Base  Inbreeding in captive Indian rhinoceros Rhinoceros unicornis |
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Baur, B.; Studer, P., 1995. Inbreeding in captive Indian rhinoceros Rhinoceros unicornis. International Zoo Yearbook 34: 205-211, figs. 1-2, table 1
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Captive |
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Morphology - Size |
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Indian Rhino |
Captive population. Birth weight is important for juvenile survival.
Mean birth weight of calves that did not survive 6 months:
54.9 ? 2.6 kg, range 51-57 kg, n=18 (t=4.12, P<0.001)
Mean birth weight of calves that did survive:
67.4 ? 5.9 kg, range 59-79 kg, n=18 (t=4.12, P<0.001)
Inbred and non-inbred animal did not differ in birth weight.
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