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Reference Base  International studbook for the greater one-horned rhinoce... |
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International studbook for the greater one-horned rhinoceros, Rhinoceros unicornis (Linne, 1758), 10th edition |
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Basel Zoo; Wirz-Hlavacek, G.; Zschokke, S.; Studer, P. |
| Year published: |
1999 |
| Publisher: |
Basel, Zoologischer Garten |
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pp. 1-50 |
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Ecology - Population
Indian Rhino
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| Infant mortality (from birth to 6 months, including stillbirth) is high (20-27%) in both sexes. Juvenile and young adult mortality (6 mo to 12 yrs) is low, average less than 1% p.a. |
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Reproduction
Indian Rhino
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| young mother:209, 4 yrs 77 days |
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Reproduction
Indian Rhino
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| Earliest reproduction in female, 4 yrs 77 days. |
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Morphology - Size
Indian Rhino
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| Captive population. Offspring that died had a lower birth weight than survivors. Offsprting with birth weight below 57 kg died. The weight seems to be influenced by the parousity of the mother; first-born offspirng have on average a lower birth weight (56.5 kg) than later-born ones (67.8 kg). ... |
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