Anonymous, 1756. Rhinoceros in Copenhagen. Whitehall Evening Post or London Intelligencer Thursday 1 January 1756
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Captive - Europe |
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Captivity - Before 1800 |
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Indian Rhino |
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They write from Copenhagen, that a Rhinoceros brought last Year from the East-Indies thrives very well, and is in a good State of Health. This Creature is said to be about fourteen Years of Age, weighs between two and three tons, consumes about 100 lb. of Bread and Hay in a Day, and seems perfectl well reconciled to the Climate.
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Rhinoceros in Copenhagen
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