Anonymous, 1755. Rhinoceros in Copenhagen. London Evening Post Thursday 26 June 1755
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Captivity - Before 1800 |
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Indian Rhino |
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Copenhagen, June 14. A Dutch Ship is arrived here with a Rhinoceros, which is 13 Years old and weighs 6000 lb. This beast consumes daily 80 lb of Hay and 30 of Bread, besides a good qunatity of Wine and spirituous Liquors. They keep it in a great Cage set on Wheels.
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Rhinoceros in Copenhagen
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