| Young, E. 1965 `n Verslag oor die versameling van saad van `n swart renosterbul (Diceros bicornis). Journal of the South African veterinary medicine Association 36 (3): 385-386, figs. 1-3 |
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World
Reproduction
Black Rhino
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| A young female Black rhinoceros Diceros bicornis at Pretoria Zoo regularly came into oestrus in a cycle of about four weeks. The male was interested in her during oestrus and attempted to mate with her. However, copulation was never achieved and it was therefore decided to try and inseminate th... |
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| Dittrich, L. 1965 Geburt eines Spitzmaulnashorns im Zoo Hannover. Freunde des Kolner Zoo 8 (3): 90-92, figs. 1-3 |
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Captive
Reproduction
Black Rhino
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| No details available yet |
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| Gregory, M.E.; Rowlands, S.J.; Thompson, S.Y.; Kon, V.M. 1965 Changes during lactation in the composition of the milk of the African black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis). Proceedings of the Zoological Society of London 145: 327-333, figs. 1-2, tables 1-2 |
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Africa
Reproduction
Black Rhino
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| No details available yet |
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| Ludwig, K.S.; Mueller, E. 1965 Zur Histochemie der Placenta des Panzernashorns (Rhinoceros unicornis L.). Anatomischer Anzeiger 115: 155-159, figs. 1-3, tables 1-2 |
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World
Reproduction
Indian Rhino
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| No details available yet |
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| Ludwig, K.S.; Villiger, W. 1965 Zur Ultrastruktur der Blattzottenepithelien in der Placenta des Indischen Panzernashorns (Rhinoceros unicornis L.). Acta Anatomica 62: 593-605, figs. 1-10 |
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World
Reproduction
Indian Rhino
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| No details available yet |
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| Gregory, M.E.; Rowlands, S.J.; Thompson, S.Y. 1965 Changes during lactation in the composition of the milk of the black rhinoceros. International Zoo Yearbook 5: 154 |
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World
Reproduction
Black Rhino
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| No details available yet |
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| Yamamoto, S. 1964 A baby black rhino, the first birth in Japan [In Japanese]. Animals and Zoo 16 (2): 14, fig. 1 |
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Captive - Asia
Reproduction
Black Rhino
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| Time of birth 10:56 am, Kobe Zoo, Japan, 1963 |
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| Asdell, S.A. 1964 Patterns of mammalian reproduction, second edition. London, Constable and Co, pp. i-xiii, 1-670 |
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Asia
Reproduction
Sumatran Rhino
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| This species is said to reach puberty at age 20 years. |
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| Asdell, S.A. 1964 Patterns of mammalian reproduction, second edition. London, Constable and Co, pp. i-xiii, 1-670 |
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Asia
Reproduction
Sumatran Rhino
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| It mates from Huly to August |
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| Anonymous 1964 Bristol - England. International Zoo News 11 (5): 175 |
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Captive - Europe
Reproduction
Indian Rhino
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| Basel Zoo, 1964. Female calf born Aug 1964 was up and about within one and a half hours. |
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| Asdell, S.A. 1964 Patterns of mammalian reproduction, second edition. London, Constable and Co, pp. i-xiii, 1-670 |
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Asia
Reproduction
Sumatran Rhino
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| It has a single young after a gestation of 7 months |
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| Asdell, S.A. 1964 Patterns of mammalian reproduction, second edition. London, Constable and Co, pp. i-xiii, 1-670 |
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Asia
Reproduction
Sumatran Rhino
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| It has a single young after a gestation of 7 months |
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| Asdell, S.A. 1964 Patterns of mammalian reproduction, second edition. London, Constable and Co, pp. i-xiii, 1-670 |
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Africa
Reproduction
White Rhino
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| Puberty is reached at 4 to 5 years old |
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| Asdell, S.A. 1964 Patterns of mammalian reproduction, second edition. London, Constable and Co, pp. i-xiii, 1-670 |
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Africa
Reproduction
White Rhino
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| This African species breeds at any time of year. |
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| Asdell, S.A. 1964 Patterns of mammalian reproduction, second edition. London, Constable and Co, pp. i-xiii, 1-670 |
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Africa
Reproduction
White Rhino
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| The single young is born after a gestation of 17 to 18 months. |
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| Asdell, S.A. 1964 Patterns of mammalian reproduction, second edition. London, Constable and Co, pp. i-xiii, 1-670 |
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Africa
Reproduction
White Rhino
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| The single young is born after a gestation of 17 to 18 months. |
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| Asdell, S.A. 1964 Patterns of mammalian reproduction, second edition. London, Constable and Co, pp. i-xiii, 1-670 |
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Asia - South Asia
Reproduction
Indian Rhino
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| This Asiaitic species reaches puberty at 4 1/2 years old |
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| Asdell, S.A. 1964 Patterns of mammalian reproduction, second edition. London, Constable and Co, pp. i-xiii, 1-670 |
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Asia - South Asia
Reproduction
Indian Rhino
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| In India matings have been observed from February to the end of April |
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| Asdell, S.A. 1964 Patterns of mammalian reproduction, second edition. London, Constable and Co, pp. i-xiii, 1-670 |
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Asia - South Asia
Reproduction
Indian Rhino
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| It has heat periods at intervals of 40 to 50 days |
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| Asdell, S.A. 1964 Patterns of mammalian reproduction, second edition. London, Constable and Co, pp. i-xiii, 1-670 |
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Asia - South Asia
Reproduction
Indian Rhino
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| It has a gestation of about 488 days, observations made at Whipsnade Zoo |
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| Asdell, S.A. 1964 Patterns of mammalian reproduction, second edition. London, Constable and Co, pp. i-xiii, 1-670 |
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Africa
Reproduction
Black Rhino
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| This African species has no regular season, but breeds mostly from November to December |
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| Asdell, S.A. 1964 Patterns of mammalian reproduction, second edition. London, Constable and Co, pp. i-xiii, 1-670 |
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Africa
Reproduction
Black Rhino
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| The gestation period is about 530 to 550 days. |
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| Pienaar, U. de V. 1963 The large mammals of the Kruger National Park: their distribution and present-day status. Koedoe 6: 1-37 |
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World
Reproduction
White Rhino
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| Gestation period 18 months |
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| Bruton, R. 1963 The rhinos of South-East Asia. Conservation News 1963 August: 5-10, figs. 1-6, maps 1-2 |
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World
Reproduction
Sumatran Rhino
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| There was one reported case in which there was evidence of two male Sumatran rhinos fighting over one female rhino. |
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| Pienaar, U. de V. 1963 The large mammals of the Kruger National Park: their distribution and present-day status. Koedoe 6: 1-37 |
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Africa - Southern Africa - South Africa
Reproduction
White Rhino
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| Kruger NP. One case of twins has been recorded. |
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| Pienaar, U. de V. 1963 The large mammals of the Kruger National Park: their distribution and present-day status. Koedoe 6: 1-37 |
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Africa - Southern Africa - South Africa
Reproduction
White Rhino
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| The young calf begins to graze when only about a week old but suckles for at least a year. |
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| Bruton, R. 1963 The rhinos of South-East Asia. Conservation News 1963 August: 5-10, figs. 1-6, maps 1-2 |
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World
Reproduction
Sumatran Rhino
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| Of the mating habits, care of the young and gestation period almost nothing is known. It is also fairly certain that the calf of both species travels with its mother for many years but the exact length of the period is not known. |
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| Pienaar, U. de V. 1963 The large mammals of the Kruger National Park: their distribution and present-day status. Koedoe 6: 1-37 |
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Africa - Southern Africa - South Africa
Reproduction
White Rhino
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| Kruger NP. Calves are born at three-yearly intervals. |
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| Pienaar, U. de V. 1963 The large mammals of the Kruger National Park: their distribution and present-day status. Koedoe 6: 1-37 |
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Africa - Southern Africa - South Africa
Reproduction
White Rhino
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| Kruger NP. There is no fixed breeding season although females in oestrus are most frequently encountered during the period July to September. |
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| Ludwig, K.S.; Dolinar, Z.J. 1963 Zur Kenntnis der Placenta des Panzernashorns. Acta Anatomica 55: 401-402 |
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World
Reproduction
Indian Rhino
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| No details available yet |
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| Ludwig, K.S. 1962 Zur Kenntnis der Geburtsplacenten der ordnung Perissodactyla. Acta Anatomica 49: 154-167, figs. 1-14 |
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World
Reproduction
All Rhino Species
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| No details available yet |
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| Aschaffenburg, R.; Gregory, M.E.; Rowland, S.J.; Thompson, S.Y.; Kon, V.M. 1961 The composition of the milk of the African black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis; Linn). Proceedings of the Zoological Society of London 137: 475-479, fig.1, tables 1-2 |
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World
Reproduction
Black Rhino
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| The first African Black Rhinoceros born in captivity in this country was Roger, whose parents, Stephanie and Willie, arrived at the Bristol Zoo in October 1952 and were estimated to be then about eighteen months old. Roger was born on August 22nd 1958. When he was nineteen months old he was sol... |
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| Aschaffenburg, R.; Gregory, M.E.; Rowland, S.J.; Thompson, S.Y.; Kon, V.M. 1961 The composition of the milk of the African black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis; Linn). Proceedings of the Zoological Society of London 137: 475-479, fig.1, tables 1-2 |
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World
Reproduction
Black Rhino
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| The first African Black Rhinoceros born in captivity in this country was Roger, whose parents, Stephanie and Willie, arrived at the Bristol Zoo in October 1952 and were estimated to be then about eighteen months old. Roger was born on August 22nd 1958. When he was nineteen months old he was sol... |
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| Greed, R.E. 1961 The composition of the milk of the black rhinoceros. International Zoo Yearbook 2: 106 |
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Africa
Reproduction
Black Rhino
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| No details available yet |
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| Tong, E.H. 1961 The breeding of the Great Indian rhinoceros at Whipsnade Park. International Zoo Yearbook 2: 12-15 |
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Asia
Reproduction
Indian Rhino
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| No details available yet |
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| Grzimek, B. 1960 Die Zusammensetzung der Nashornmilch. Zoologische Garten 25 (4): 202-204 |
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Captive - Europe
Reproduction
Black Rhino
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| The female Katharina gave birth on 24 Dec 1956 and is very tame. We have six times taken samples of 50 to 80 ccm of milk, by milking her, and these samples were analyzed in different laboratories.
The first sample of 9 Feb 1957 gave:
Specific weight at 15?: 1.0296
Fat ... |
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| Ansell, W.F.H. 1960 Mammals of Northern Rhodesia: a revised checklist with keys, notes on distribution, range maps, and summaries of breeding and ecological data. Lusaka, Government Printer, pp. i-xxxi, 1-155, 1-24 |
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World
Reproduction
Black Rhino
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| single young per birth |
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| Ansell, W.F.H. 1960 The breeding of some larger mammals in Northern Rhodesia. Proceedings of the Zoological Society of London 134: 251-274, figs. 1-11 |
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Africa - Southern Africa - Zambia
Reproduction
Black Rhino
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| Zambia. Pitman recorded a 40 lb foetus in May and may have based his suggestion of a regular calving season in June on this instance. Very young calves have been seen in Luangwa valley from June to October. It seems that there is no defined calving time. |
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| Ansell, W.F.H. 1960 Mammals of Northern Rhodesia: a revised checklist with keys, notes on distribution, range maps, and summaries of breeding and ecological data. Lusaka, Government Printer, pp. i-xxxi, 1-155, 1-24 |
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Africa - Southern Africa - Zambia
Reproduction
Black Rhino
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| Zambia. Probably no definite calving season. |
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| Dathe, H. 1958 Geburt und Aufzucht eines Nashorns. Zoologische Garten 24 (3/4): 37 |
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Captive - South America
Reproduction
Black Rhino
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| The animal in Rio de Janeiro drank for the first 5 days milk taken from the mother. Also later the young was given from the bottle twice a day about 6 liter of cow milk. |
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| Ali, S.A.; Santapau, H. 1958 Birth of a Great Indian rhinoceros in captivity. Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society 55 (1): 157-158, 1 plate (2 figures) |
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World
Reproduction
Black Rhino
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| Gestation period 530-570 days |
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| Ali, S.A.; Santapau, H. 1958 Birth of a Great Indian rhinoceros in captivity. Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society 55 (1): 157-158, 1 plate (2 figures) |
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Captive - Europe
Reproduction
Indian Rhino
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| Gestation period 16 months, Whipsnade, 1957 |
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| Ali, S.A.; Santapau, H. 1958 Birth of a Great Indian rhinoceros in captivity. Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society 55 (1): 157-158, 1 plate (2 figures) |
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Captive - Asia
Reproduction
Indian Rhino
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| Gestation period 19 months, Calcutta, 1925 |
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| Lang, E.M. 1958 Einige seltenere Zuchterfolge im Basler Zoo. Zoologische Garten 24 (3/4): 282-283 |
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Captive - Europe
Reproduction
Indian Rhino
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| Gestation period 474 days, Basel 1956 |
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| Ali, S.A.; Santapau, H. 1958 Birth of a Great Indian rhinoceros in captivity. Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society 55 (1): 157-158, 1 plate (2 figures) |
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Captive - Europe
Reproduction
Indian Rhino
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| Gestation period 474 days, Basel 1956 |
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| Dathe, H. 1958 Geburt und Aufzucht eines Nashorns. Zoologische Garten 24 (3/4): 37 |
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World
Reproduction
Black Rhino
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| The sexual cycle seems to be some 3 ? weeks. |
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| Ali, S.A.; Santapau, H. 1958 Birth of a Great Indian rhinoceros in captivity. Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society 55 (1): 157-158, 1 plate (2 figures) |
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World
Reproduction - Management methods
Indian Rhino
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| Basel Zoo, 1956. At the beginning of 1956, it was suspected that the female was pregnant though frequent analyses of the urine gave negative results. At the end of April, however, movements of the foetus were discernible each time the female drank cold water. The calf was born on 14 September [... |
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| Ali, S.A.; Santapau, H. 1958 Birth of a Great Indian rhinoceros in captivity. Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society 55 (1): 157-158, 1 plate (2 figures) |
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Captive - Europe
Reproduction
Indian Rhino
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| Basel Zoo, 1956. The mother immediately licked her baby clean, and then lay down beside it on the bedding straw. The calf made its first effort to stand up 25 minutes after it was born, but succeeded in doing so only half an hour later. It first fed from its mother after two hours. Some time l... |
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| Dathe, H. 1958 Geburt und Aufzucht eines Nashorns. Zoologische Garten 24 (3/4): 37 |
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World
Reproduction
Black Rhino
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| The cow was regularly mated during pregnancy. |
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| Ali, S.A.; Santapau, H. 1958 Birth of a Great Indian rhinoceros in captivity. Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society 55 (1): 157-158, 1 plate (2 figures) |
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Captive - Asia
Reproduction
Indian Rhino
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| Gestation period 17-18 months (Hodgson), Nepal 1825 |
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| Ulmer, F.A. Jr. 1958 On breeding rhinoceroses. America's First Zoo 10 (3): 3-6, figs. 1-5 |
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Captive
Reproduction
All Rhino Species
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| No details available yet |
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| Lang, E.M. 1957 Geburt eines Panzernashorns, Rhinoceros unicornis, im Zoologischen Garten Basel. Saugetierkundliche Mitteilungen 5 (2): 69-70, fig. 1 |
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Captive - Europe
Reproduction
Indian Rhino
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| Basel 1956. Oestrous period about 24 hours. Oestrous every 50-55 days. |
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| Grzimek, B. 1957 Die Zusammensetzung der Nashornmilch. Milchwissenschaft 12 (6): 231, fig. 1 |
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Captive - Europe
Reproduction
Black Rhino
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| In the zoo in Frankfurt a baby black rhino was born. As the mother was uncommonlyb ame, the chance was taken to analyse the milk. The milk of the rhinoceros showed on several xaminations to be very deficient of fat. The composition:
Water 90.5
Dry matter 9.5
Fat 0.27
Sug... |
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| Lang, E.M. 1957 Geburt eines Panzernashorns, Rhinoceros unicornis, im Zoologischen Garten Basel. Saugetierkundliche Mitteilungen 5 (2): 69-70, fig. 1 |
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World
Reproduction - Management methods
Indian Rhino
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| Basel Zoo, 1956. At the beginning of 1956, it was suspected that the female was pregnant though frequent analyses of the urine gave negative results. At the end of April, however, movements of the foetus were discernible each time the female drank cold water. The calf was born on 14 September [... |
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| Lang, E.M. 1957 Geburt eines Panzernashorns, Rhinoceros unicornis, im Zoologischen Garten Basel. Saugetierkundliche Mitteilungen 5 (2): 69-70, fig. 1 |
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World
Reproduction
Indian Rhino
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| Time of Day 21: 24 h, Basel, 1956 |
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| Lang, E.M. 1957 Geburt eines Panzernashorns, Rhinoceros unicornis, im Zoologischen Garten Basel. Saugetierkundliche Mitteilungen 5 (2): 69-70, fig. 1 |
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Captive - Europe
Reproduction
Indian Rhino
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| Basel Zoo, 1956. The mother immediately licked her baby clean, and then lay down beside it on the bedding straw. The calf made its first effort to stand up 25 minutes after it was born, but succeeded in doing so only half an hour later. It first fed from its mother after two hours. Some time l... |
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| Anonymous 1956 The rarest baby rhino [Basel Zoo]. Life Magazine 41 (16) 1956 October 15: 86 |
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Captive
Reproduction
Indian Rhino
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| No details available yet |
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| Gee, E.P. 1955 Great Indian one-horned rhinoceros (R. unicornis Linn) cow with (presumptive) twin calves. Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society 53 (2): 256-257 |
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Asia - South Asia - India - Assam
Reproduction
Indian Rhino
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| Observation in Kaziranga, 24 July 1955. near Mora Difloo stream. Observed 3 rhino: a mother with her calf close to her amd about 12-15 yards away another calf, presumably without the mother. When we were talking, the second calf looked up and then immediately ran to join the mother and other c... |
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| Reynolds, E.A.P. 1954 Burma rhino. Burmese Forester 4 (2): 104-108 |
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Asia - South East Asia - Myanmar (Burma)
Reproduction
Asian Rhino Species
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| Burma. It is estimated that the gestation period is about 30 weeks - it may be more. |
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| Gee, E.P. 1953 The life history of the Great Indian one-horned Rhinoceros (R unicornis Linn.). Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society 51 (2): 341-348, fig. 1 |
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World
Reproduction
Indian Rhino
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| Pair in Calcutta never observed to come into heat simultaneously. Also Dr Dillon Ripley believes that the male undergoes a period of sexual excitement, just like female, and the the periods must coincide before mating can take place. |
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| Gee, E.P. 1953 Further observations on the Great Indian one-horned rhinoceros (R. unicornis Linn.). Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society 51 (4): 765-772, pls. 1-2 |
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Asia - South Asia - India - Assam
Reproduction
Indian Rhino
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| Kaziranga. Three days previously, the Range Officer when conducting the American Consul General round the sanctuary, saw the same pair running and playing between themselves and making a whistling like sound, the female passing urine at short and frequent intervals. Both these rhinos rushed tow... |
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| Gee, E.P. 1953 Further observations on the Great Indian one-horned rhinoceros (R. unicornis Linn.). Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society 51 (4): 765-772, pls. 1-2 |
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World
Reproduction
Indian Rhino
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| I am not fully convinced that there is any such fixed mating season, Feb-April, as very few people visit the sanctuary during the monsoon May-Sept. Mating may not be confined to the spring months. Pairs were seen twice in August 1953. I am now inclined to believe that the main mating season is... |
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| Gee, E.P. 1953 The life history of the Great Indian one-horned Rhinoceros (R unicornis Linn.). Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society 51 (2): 341-348, fig. 1 |
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World
Reproduction
Indian Rhino
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| In the 4 cases known to me of rhino mating in the wild, all have occurred between the end of February and the end of April, a period of 2 months. This is further borne out by the fact that newly born calves are usually seen in October and November. However, in Kaziranga a newly born baby was fo... |
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| Gee, E.P. 1953 The life history of the Great Indian one-horned Rhinoceros (R unicornis Linn.). Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society 51 (2): 341-348, fig. 1 |
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Captive - Asia
Reproduction
Indian Rhino
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| Gestation period 18 ? months, Calcutta 1925 |
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| Gee, E.P. 1953 The life history of the Great Indian one-horned Rhinoceros (R unicornis Linn.). Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society 51 (2): 341-348, fig. 1 |
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World
Reproduction
Indian Rhino
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| The full period of gestation may be presumed to be 19 months. |
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| Gee, E.P. 1953 The life history of the Great Indian one-horned Rhinoceros (R unicornis Linn.). Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society 51 (2): 341-348, fig. 1 |
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Asia - South Asia - India - Assam
Reproduction
Indian Rhino
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| Kaziranga. Three cases have been observed in Kaziranga. On 17 April 1938, the visitor's book noted: 'A couple of rhino seen in the act of mating', seen by E.I. Matthews. 'It took them about 20 seconds to break off in surprise. The female seemed to be on her knees, but it may have been the swa... |
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| Gee, E.P. 1953 Further observations on the Great Indian one-horned rhinoceros (R. unicornis Linn.). Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society 51 (4): 765-772, pls. 1-2 |
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Asia - South Asia - India - Assam
Reproduction
Indian Rhino
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| Kaziranga. A fifth case of rhino actually mating was observed in Kaziranga by L. Rynjah, the Divisional Forest Officer, and R. C. Das, the Range Officer. On 10 March 1953, at 4 pm, they came across a pair mating. L. Rynjah has described the incident as follows: 'The female standing as usual an... |
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| Gee, E.P. 1953 The life history of the Great Indian one-horned Rhinoceros (R unicornis Linn.). Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society 51 (2): 341-348, fig. 1 |
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World
Reproduction
Indian Rhino
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| In Basel, the newly arrived female was introduced to the male in the adjacent enclosure in summer 1952, the male showing some interest. The next stage was to let them come together in one enclosure, whereupon the female rushed at the male, attacked it and drew blood. The introduction of the two... |
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| Natal Parks Board 1952 4th Annual Report, 1 April 1951 - 31 March 1952. Typewritten Report. Pietermaritzburg, NPB, pp. 1-25 |
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Africa - Southern Africa - South Africa
Reproduction
White Rhino
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| One Ceratotherium simum was known to have been born during last week of August. |
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| Natal Parks Board 1952 4th Annual Report, 1 April 1951 - 31 March 1952. Typewritten Report. Pietermaritzburg, NPB, pp. 1-25 |
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Africa - Southern Africa - South Africa
Reproduction
Black Rhino
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| Mating of black rhino was noted on 13 May, 8 September and 6 December. |
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| Wilhelm, J.H. 1950 Das Wild des Okawangogebietes und des Caprivizipfels. Journal of the South-West Africa Scientific Society 7: 1-7 |
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Africa - Southern Africa - Namibia
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Black Rhino
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| Namibia. The young sucks for 2 years and often stays with the mother for 3-4 years, even though the mother no longer provides milk. |
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| Wilhelm, J.H. 1950 Das Wild des Okawangogebietes und des Caprivizipfels. Journal of the South-West Africa Scientific Society 7: 1-7 |
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Africa - Southern Africa - Namibia
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Black Rhino
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| Gestation period. 18 months, Namibia |
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| Wilhelm, J.H. 1950 Das Wild des Okawangogebietes und des Caprivizipfels. Journal of the South-West Africa Scientific Society 7: 1-7 |
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Africa - Southern Africa - Namibia
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Black Rhino
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| Namibia. The young sucks for 2 years, often the mother will become pregnant again during this period. The young often stays with the mother until it is 3-4 years old. |
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| Wilhelm, J.H. 1950 Das Wild des Okawangogebietes und des Caprivizipfels. Journal of the South-West Africa Scientific Society 7: 1-7 |
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Africa - Southern Africa - Namibia
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Black Rhino
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| Namibia. The courtship period is at the start of the rainy season, approximately in the months of November and December. Young are born from January to May. |
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| Babault, G. 1949 Notes ethologiques sur quelques mammiferes africains. Mammalia 13: 1-16 |
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Africa - Eastern Africa - Kenya
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Black Rhino
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| Kenya. The Maasais that live in the country of the rhinos say that the females only have two or three calves, because they are torn by the horn of the young while putting it to the world. We don't believe it, because one often meets the mothers having very long horns, which shows an advanced age. |
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| Shebbeare, E.O.; Roy, A.N. 1948 The great one-horned rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis L). Journal of the Bengal Natural History Society 22: 88-91, pls. 1-3 |
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Indian Rhino
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| Cow give birth to one calf every three years. |
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| Shebbeare, E.O.; Roy, A.N. 1948 The great one-horned rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis L). Journal of the Bengal Natural History Society 22: 88-91, pls. 1-3 |
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Indian Rhino
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| They are apparently monogamous and pair off for life but this needs further investigation. |
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| Shebbeare, E.O.; Roy, A.N. 1948 The great one-horned rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis L). Journal of the Bengal Natural History Society 22: 88-91, pls. 1-3 |
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Indian Rhino
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| Calves are generally born in the spring. |
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| Shebbeare, E.O.; Roy, A.N. 1948 The great one-horned rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis L). Journal of the Bengal Natural History Society 22: 88-91, pls. 1-3 |
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Indian Rhino
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| Gestation period 18 months |
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| Ansell, W.F.H. 1947 A note on the position of rhinoceros in Burma. Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society 47 (2): 249-276, pl. 1, map 1 |
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Sumatran Rhino
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| one at a time |
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| Ansell, W.F.H. 1947 A note on the position of rhinoceros in Burma. Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society 47 (2): 249-276, pl. 1, map 1 |
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Asia - South East Asia - Myanmar (Burma)
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Sumatran Rhino
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| July 1933, Kahilu Sanctuary, Myanmar - forester observed mating |
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| Ansell, W.F.H. 1947 A note on the position of rhinoceros in Burma. Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society 47 (2): 249-276, pl. 1, map 1 |
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Sumatran Rhino
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| Gestation period 8 months (Peacock) |
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| Ansell, W.F.H. 1947 A note on the position of rhinoceros in Burma. Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society 47 (2): 249-276, pl. 1, map 1 |
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Sumatran Rhino
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| Gestation period little over 7 months (Bartlett) |
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| Asdell, S.A. 1946 Patterns of mammalian reproduction. Ithaca, Comstock Publishing Co, pp. i-x, 1-437 |
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Africa
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Black Rhino
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| No regular season (Roosevelt and Heller); probably Nov - Dec (Kirby) |
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| Asdell, S.A. 1946 Patterns of mammalian reproduction. Ithaca, Comstock Publishing Co, pp. i-x, 1-437 |
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Africa
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Black Rhino
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| Number of young: 1 |
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| Asdell, S.A. 1946 Patterns of mammalian reproduction. Ithaca, Comstock Publishing Co, pp. i-x, 1-437 |
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Africa
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Black Rhino
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| Gestation 530-550 days |
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| Asdell, S.A. 1946 Patterns of mammalian reproduction. Ithaca, Comstock Publishing Co, pp. i-x, 1-437 |
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Africa
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White Rhino
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| Mating season: All year |
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| Asdell, S.A. 1946 Patterns of mammalian reproduction. Ithaca, Comstock Publishing Co, pp. i-x, 1-437 |
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Africa
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White Rhino
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| Number of young: 1 |
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| Asdell, S.A. 1946 Patterns of mammalian reproduction. Ithaca, Comstock Publishing Co, pp. i-x, 1-437 |
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Africa
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White Rhino
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| Gestation 17-18 months |
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| Asdell, S.A. 1946 Patterns of mammalian reproduction. Ithaca, Comstock Publishing Co, pp. i-x, 1-437 |
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Africa
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White Rhino
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| Puberty at 4-5 years |
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| Asdell, S.A. 1946 Patterns of mammalian reproduction. Ithaca, Comstock Publishing Co, pp. i-x, 1-437 |
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Asia
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Sumatran Rhino
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| Breeding season July - October |
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| Asdell, S.A. 1946 Patterns of mammalian reproduction. Ithaca, Comstock Publishing Co, pp. i-x, 1-437 |
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Asia
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Sumatran Rhino
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| Number of young: 1 |
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| Asdell, S.A. 1946 Patterns of mammalian reproduction. Ithaca, Comstock Publishing Co, pp. i-x, 1-437 |
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Asia
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Sumatran Rhino
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| Gestation 7 months |
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| Asdell, S.A. 1946 Patterns of mammalian reproduction. Ithaca, Comstock Publishing Co, pp. i-x, 1-437 |
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Asia
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Sumatran Rhino
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| Puberty at about 20 years (Thorn) |
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| Anonymous 1946 The Sudan. Journal of the Society for the Preservation of the Fauna of the Empire 53: 35-36 |
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All Rhino Species
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| No details available yet |
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| Bean, E.H. 1941 Baby rhinoceros at Chicago Zoological Park. White Tops 1941 Christmas: 8 |
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Captive - North America
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Black Rhino
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| Time of birth 22:10 pm, Chicago Zoo, 1941 |
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| Bean, E.H. 1941 Baby rhinoceros at Chicago Zoological Park. White Tops 1941 Christmas: 8 |
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Captive - North America
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Black Rhino
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| Chicago Zoo. The afternoon prior to the birth, the mother took a sudden violent dislike to the male parent and charged him repeatedly, knocking him down 2 or 3 times before the pair could be put into separate stalls. After separation, the mother apparently was very nervous, walked continuously ... |
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| Bean, E.H. 1941 Baby rhinoceros at Chicago Zoological Park. White Tops 1941 Christmas: 8 |
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Captive - North America
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Black Rhino
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| Chicago Zoo. The first evidence of any desire to mate and any approaches were on the part of the female. This interest on her part was noticed when she was 6 years. They mated at three intervals of approx. 38 days apart. |
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| Bean, E.H. 1941 Baby rhinoceros at Chicago Zoological Park. White Tops 1941 Christmas: 8 |
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Captive - North America
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Black Rhino
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| Gestation period. 19 mo 7 days, Chicago Zoo, 1941 |
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| Bean, E.H. 1941 Baby rhinoceros at Chicago Zoological Park. White Tops 1941 Christmas: 8 |
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Captive - North America
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Black Rhino
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| Chicago Zoo. The first evidence of any desire to mate and any approaches were on the part of the female. This interest on her part was noticed when she was 6 years. |
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