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Wilson, V.J.; Edwards, P.W., 1965. Data from a female rhinoceros and foetus (Diceros bicornis Linn.) from the Fort Jameson District. Puku 3: 179-180, tables 1-2

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Location: Africa - Southern Africa - Zimbabwe
Subject: Morphology - Size
Species: Black Rhino


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Female shot in Zimbabwe
Part weight (lbs) Notes
red meat 798 All edible
Connective tissue 36 Mostly fat and mesentery
Skeleton and skull 240 Including horns and brain
Skin 296 Including soles of feet and ears
Digestive tract 68
Digestive tract contents 297
Heart 13
Lungs 16
Kidneys 7
Spleen 7
Liver 32
Uterus, foetus, fluids 49
Blood and body fluids 75 approx. 9 gallons
Total 1934
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