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Reference Base Inbreeding in captive Indian rhinoceros Rhinoceros unicornis |
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Title: |
Inbreeding in captive Indian rhinoceros Rhinoceros unicornis |
Author(s): |
Baur, B.; Studer, P. |
Year published: |
1995 |
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International Zoo Yearbook |
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34 |
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205-211, figs. 1-2, table 1 |
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Asia - South Asia - Nepal
Distribution - Status
Indian Rhino
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400 |
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Location:
Subject:
Species:
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Asia - South Asia - India
Distribution - Status
Indian Rhino
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1500 |
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Location:
Subject:
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Asia - South Asia - Nepal
Distribution - Status
Indian Rhino
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21-28 |
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Location:
Subject:
Species:
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Asia - South Asia - India
Distribution - Status
Indian Rhino
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1989, 1500 |
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Location:
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Asia - South Asia - India
Distribution - Status
Indian Rhino
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1912, < 100 |
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Asia - South Asia - India
Distribution - Poaching
Indian Rhino
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Poached in 1982-1985, at least 233 rhinos poached in Kaziranga |
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Asia - South Asia - India
Distribution - Records
Indian Rhino
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less than 100. |
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Captive
Reproduction
Indian Rhino
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In captive population Rhinoceros unicornis, 1981-1990. No difference in the monthly distribution of inbred and non-inbred births. Offspring born during the colder months (October to March) had a significantly higher mortality rate (25 %, n=51) than those born in warmer months (April to Septembe... |
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World
Genetics
Indian Rhino
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In captive population Rhinoceros unicornis, 1981-1990. The mean inbreeding coefficient of calves born in captivity increased from zero in the 1950s to 0.084 (range 0-0.375) in the 1980s. Of 53 calves born 1981-1990, 16 (30 %) were inbred.
The mean inbreeding coefficient (1981-1990):
At San Di... |
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World
Management - Programs
Indian Rhino
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We suggest that the captive-breeding programme in North America, the American Zoo and Aquarium Association Species Survival Plan (SSP), be extended to a world-wide co-operative programme under the guidance of the appropriate organization. The time has come to institute sound genetic management o... |
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