 | Basel Zoo; Wirz-Hlavacek, G.; Zschokke, S.; Studer, P. 1999 International studbook for the greater one-horned rhinoceros, Rhinoceros unicornis (Linne, 1758), 10th edition. Basel, Zoologischer Garten, pp. 1-50 |
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Indian Rhino
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| Weight at birth 55.5 - 90 kg |
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| Polet, G.; Tran Van Mui; Nguyen Xuan Dang; Bui Huu Manh; Baltzer, M. 1999 The Javan rhinos, Rhinoceros sondaicus annamiticus, of Cat Tien National Park, Vietnam: current status and management implications. Pachyderm 27: 34-48, figs. 1-2, photos 1-7, tables 1-4 |
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| Photo 1 shows a rhino (rhino 1) where a height-marker is visible behind the animal, just in front of its ears. The height of the marker is one meter (32 mm on the picture, about 40 mm at rhino's shoulder when accounted for perspective). The height at the shoulder of this individual is estimated... |
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| Basel Zoo; Wirz-Hlavacek, G.; Zschokke, S.; Studer, P. 1999 International studbook for the greater one-horned rhinoceros, Rhinoceros unicornis (Linne, 1758), 10th edition. Basel, Zoologischer Garten, pp. 1-50 |
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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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| Grummt, W. 1998 Begegnungen mit Sumatranashornern, Dicerorhinus sumatrensis (Fischer, 1814). Milu, Berlin 9: 354-362, figs. 1-9 |
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Sumatran Rhino
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| Height at shoulder max. 150 cm |
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| Grummt, W. 1998 Begegnungen mit Sumatranashornern, Dicerorhinus sumatrensis (Fischer, 1814). Milu, Berlin 9: 354-362, figs. 1-9 |
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Sumatran Rhino
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| Weight ca 750 kg |
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| Khan, M.; Foose, T.J.; Strien, N.J. van 1998 Chairman's report: Asian Rhino Specialist Group. Pachyderm 25: 6-7 |
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| The rhinos are definitely Rhinoceros sondaicus, but they appear to be significantly smaller in size than individuals from Ujung Kulon. This difference in size supports previous evidence that these two populations represent different subspecies. |
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| Neuschulz, N.; Meister, J. 1998 Nashoernern auf der Spur: Leben und uberleben einer stark bedrohten Tierfamilie. Erfurt, Verein der Zooparkfreunde in Erfurt e.V., pp. 1-52 |
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Javan Rhino
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| Weight 1500 kg |
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| Grummt, W. 1998 Begegnungen mit Sumatranashornern, Dicerorhinus sumatrensis (Fischer, 1814). Milu, Berlin 9: 354-362, figs. 1-9 |
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Sumatran Rhino
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| Length of Body 250 cm |
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| Neuschulz, N.; Meister, J. 1998 Nashoernern auf der Spur: Leben und uberleben einer stark bedrohten Tierfamilie. Erfurt, Verein der Zooparkfreunde in Erfurt e.V., pp. 1-52 |
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White Rhino
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| Height 2 m |
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| Neuschulz, N.; Meister, J. 1998 Nashoernern auf der Spur: Leben und uberleben einer stark bedrohten Tierfamilie. Erfurt, Verein der Zooparkfreunde in Erfurt e.V., pp. 1-52 |
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Sumatran Rhino
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| Weight 800 kg |
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