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Title: Birth of a female Indian rhino calf in Assam State Zoo
Author(s): Bonal, B.S.; Sharma, R.; Barthakur, T.; Barua, B.; Das, D.C.; Boro, S.
Year published: 1995
Journal: Zoos Print
Volume: 10 (9)
Pages: 28-29, figs. 1-2, tables 1-3
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Captive - Asia
Reproduction
Indian Rhino
Gauhati, Assam, 1995. Soon after parturition, the mother showed considerable interest in maternal care. As the calf could not stand and walk properly, mother tried to make her calf stand by tucking its forehead below her forelegs.
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Captive - Asia
Reproduction
Indian Rhino
Gestation period 478 days, Gauhati, 1995
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Captive - Asia
Reproduction
Indian Rhino
Gauhati, Assam, 1995. [After first unsuccesful mating, June 1993] Three days later, male became very aggressive, attacked female and injured her. Both were separated immediately. [Second Mating, Nov 1995] Following mating, female rushed to the waterhole and wallowed for almost an hour. Seven ...
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World
Reproduction
Indian Rhino
Time of Day 07:30 am, Gauhati, 1995
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Captive - Asia
Reproduction
Indian Rhino
Gauhati Zoo, 1995. First oestrous, 30 June 1993, followed on second one 3 Nov 1993, interval 4 months
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Captive - Asia
Morphology - Size
Indian Rhino
Length at birth 114 cm, Gauhati, 1995, with tail, female
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