File AvailableRoth, T.L. 2024 That was then, this is now – over two decades of progress in rhinoceros reproductive science and technology. Theriogenology Wild 4:100065: 1-10, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.therwi.2023.100065
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All Rhino Species
Despite dipping to perilously low numbers over the past century, all five rhinoceros (rhino) species still survive in the wild with four also in managed breeding programs. These managed populations have been essential for advancing rhino reproductive science and technology. Despite a plethora of ...
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File AvailableSchwarzenberger, F.; Pannrucker, C. 2023 The effects of animal transfers on the reproductive success of female white rhinoceroses (Ceratotherium simum simum) kept in European zoos. Theriogenology Wild 3 (100049), 1-9 - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.therwi.2023.100049
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Captive
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White Rhino
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File AvailableMuntifering, J.R.; Guerier, A.; Beytell, P.; Stratford, K. 2023 Population parameters, performance and insights into factors influencing the reproduction of the black rhinoceros Diceros bicornis in Namibia. Oryx 57 (5): 659-669 - doi:10.1017/S0030605322001065
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Africa - Southern Africa
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Black Rhino
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File AvailableRoth, T.L.; Donelan, E.M.; Rispoli, L.A.; Reilly, T. 2023 Prolactin enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for rhinoceros - Another tool for assessing reproductive function and dysfunction in this taxon. Theriogenology Wild 2 (26 May 2023) 100035: 1-7, with supplemental data https://doi.org/10.1016/j.therwi.2023.100035
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America - North America
Reproduction - Management methods
All Rhino Species
For decades, progesterone and its metabolites have served as the primary biomarkers for monitoring reproductive activity in rhinoceroses, whereas protein hormones have received little attention despite their potential value in understanding reproductive function and dysfunction in this taxon. The...
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File AvailableMartinez, L.; Andres, P.J. de; Caperos, J.M.; Silvan, G.; Fernandez-Moran, J.; Casares, M.; Crespo, B.; Velez, D.; Sanz, L.; Caceres, S. 2023 Predicting sex in white rhinoceroses: a statistical model for conservation management. Animals 13 (2583): 1-19 - https://doi.org/10.3390/ani13162583
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Africa
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White Rhino
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File AvailableCassady, K.R.; Minter, L.J.; Gruber, E.J. 2023 Performance of a manually operated salad spinner centrifuge for serum separation in the healthy domestic horse (Equus caballus) and southern white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum). Veterinary Clinical Pathology 2023: 1-10 - DOI: 10.1111/vcp.13290
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Captive
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White Rhino
Background
Field veterinarians and researchers studying wild species, such as the southern white rhinoceros, often work in remote areas with limited access to standard laboratory equipment, hindering the ability to measure serum analytes.

Objectives
The first objective was to produce...
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File AvailableMeuffels-Barkas, J.; Wilsher, S.; Twink Allen, W.R.; Ververs, C.; Lueders, I. 2023 Comparative reproduction of the female horse, elephant and rhinoceros: implications for advancing assisted reproductive technologies. Reproduction & Fertility 4 (e230020): 1-21 - https://doi.org/10.1530/RAF-23-0020
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World
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All Rhino Species
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File AvailableAppeltant, R.; Hermes, R.; Holtze, S.; Modina, S.C.; Galli, C.; Bjarkadottir, B.D.; Adeniran, B.V.; Xi Wei; Swegen, A.; Hildebrandt, T.B.; Williams, S.A. 2023 The neonatal southern white rhinoceros ovary contains oogonia in germ cell nests. Communications Biology 6, Article number: 1049: 1-12 - https://doi.org/10.1038/s42003-023-05256-5
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Africa
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Nile Rhino
The northern white rhinoceros is functionally extinct with only two females left. Establishing methods to culture ovarian tissues, follicles, and oocytes to generate eggs will support conservation efforts using in vitro embryo production. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first descriptio...
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File AvailablePatton, F.J.; Campbell, P.E.; Genade, A. 2023 Observations on the first inter calving interval for six, particularly early breeding white rhinos at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Uganda. Pachyderm 64: 149-151
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Africa - Eastern Africa - Uganda
Reproduction
White Rhino
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File AvailableGillis, J.D.; Donnelly, K.A.; McCann, R.S.; Metrione, L.C.; Zachariah, T.T.; O’Brien, J.K.; Stoops, M.A. 2023 An improved understanding of ovulation timing in two rhinoceros species (Rhinoceros unicornis, Ceratotherium simum simum): ultrasound examination of preovulatory follicles before and after ovulation induction. Reproduction, Fertility and Development 36 (2): 161 - https://doi.org/10.1071/RDv36n2Ab23
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World
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All Rhino Species
Artificial insemination has proven to be a useful tool in the reproductive management of ex situ rhinoceros populations, the success of which is reliant on precise timing of ovulation for insemination. When conducted in the presence of a preovulatory follicle (POF) of the appropriate size and mat...
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File AvailableKlohonatz, K.; Durrant, B.; Ruggeri, E. 2023 Transcriptomic analysis of granulosa cells in growing, dominant, and preovulatory follicles in the southern white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum simum). Reproduction, Fertility and Development 36 (2): 160 - https://doi.org/10.1071/RDv36n2Ab22
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Captive
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White Rhino
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File AvailablePennington, P.M.; Donelan, E.; Rispoli, L.A.; Consago, C.; Roth, T.L. 2023 Investigating the role of serum progesterone, estrogen, and testosterone in cyclic and acyclic black rhinos. Reproduction, Fertility and Development 36 (2): 160 - https://doi.org/10.1071/RDv36n2Ab21
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Captive
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Black Rhino
Black rhinos (Diceros bicornis) are threatened with extinction due to poaching, making ex situ populations valuable genetic reservoirs for species survival. Black rhinos are characterised as a nonseasonal, spontaneously ovulating species with an average oestrous cycle length of 26 days. Although ...
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File AvailableRispoli, L.A.; Pennington, P.M.; Donelan, E.; Roth, T.L. 2023 The pros and cons of urethral catheterization for semen collection in rhinos. Reproduction, Fertility and Development 36 (2): 161-162 - https://doi.org/10.1071/RDv36n2Ab24
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Captive
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All Rhino Species
Electroejaculation (EEJ) has been the chosen method for semen collection in rhinos, but urethral catheterization (UC) is becoming increasingly popular since first trialed successfully in a white rhino over a decade ago. Yet, the efficacy of UC remains unreported. This study compares the character...
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File AvailableHildebrandt, T.B.; Holtze, S.; Colleoni, S.; Hermes, R.; Stejskal, J.; Lekolool, I.; Ndeereh, D.; Omondi, P.; Kariuki, L.; Mijele, D.; Mutisya, S., Ngulu, S., Diecke, S., Hayashi, K., Lazzari, G., Mori, B., Biasetti, P., Quaggio, A., Galli, C., Goeritz, F. 2023 In vitro fertilization program in white rhinoceros. Reproduction 166: 383–399
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Africa - Eastern Africa
Reproduction
White Rhino
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File AvailableBrenner, E.E.; Howard, L.L.; Capiro, J.; Hernandez, J.A. 2023 Parturition and neonatal parameters of three species of rhinoceros under managed care in the United States. Animals 13 (23), 3653: 1-13 - https://doi.org/10.3390/ani13233653
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Captive
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All Rhino Species
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File AvailableSilver, K. 2023 Banking on the future of conservation. Connect (AZA) April: 24-28, 3 images
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World
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All Rhino Species
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File AvailableRickard, J.P. ; Pool, K.; Graaf, S.P. de; Portas, T.; Rourke, N.; Wiesner, M.; Hildebrandt, T.B.; Goeritz, F.; Hermes, R. 2022 Increasing the yield and cryosurvival of spermatozoa from rhinoceros ejaculates using the enzyme Papain. Biology 11 (154): 1-16 - doi.org/10.3390/biology11020154
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World
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All Rhino Species
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File AvailableRadeke-Auer, K.; Wittwer, A.; Aust, J.; Roller, M. ; Mueller, D.; Houwald, F. von; Steck, B.; Biddle, R.; Versteege, L.; Clauss, M. 2022 Reproductive non-seasonality in rhinoceroses: A review of the in-situ literature and birth records of ex-situ institutions. Journal of Zoo and Aquarium Research 10 (1): 23-30 - https://doi.org/10.19227/jzar.v10i1.628
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Captive
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All Rhino Species
Mammals whose breeding activity is triggered by seasonal photoperiodic cues typically maintain seasonal reproduction in zoos, with births accumulating to various degrees in spring. For zoo-kept rhinoceroses, accumulation of births in autumn has been suggested, which would make this group unusual....
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File AvailableInternational Rhino Foundation 2022 Sumatran rhino birth brings new hope for the species. on-line news release: 1-4, 4 images
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Captive - Asia
Reproduction
Sumatran Rhino
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File AvailableMeunier, M.; Schwarzenberger, F.; Mulot, B. 2022 Use of a simplified non-invasive technic to monitor fecal progesterone metabolites and reproductive function in several zoo species: efficacy of mini VIDAS automate (bioMerieux). Theriogenology 179 : 69-77, 3 figs, 2 tabs [https://doi.org/10.1016/j.theriogenology.2021.11.015]
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World
Reproduction - Management methods
White Rhino
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File AvailableHarvey Sky, N.; Jackson. J.; Chege, G.; Gaymer, J.; Kimiti, D.; Mutisya, S.; Nakito, S.; Schultz, S. 2022 Female reproductive skew exacerbates the extinction risk in the eastern Black rhino. Proceedings Royal Society B 289 20220075 : 1-9, 3 figures, 2 tables, w/ supplemental material [https://doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2022.0075]
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Africa - Eastern Africa - Kenya
Reproduction
Black Rhino
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File AvailableBiasetti, P.; Hildebrandt, T.B.; Goeritz, F.; Hermes, R.; Holtze, S.; Galli, C.; Lazzari, G.; Colleoni, S; Pollastri, I.; Spiriti, M.M.; Stejskal, J., Seet, S., Swilling, J., Ngulu, S., Mutisya, S., Kariuki, L., Lokolool, I., Omondo, P., Ndeereh, D., de Mori, B. 2022 Ethical analysis of the application of assisted reproduction technologies in biodiversity conservation and the case of white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) ovum pick-up procedures. Frontiers in Veterinary Science 9: 1-15
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World
Reproduction - Management methods
Nile Rhino
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File AvailableZywitza, V.; Rusha, E.; Shaposhnikov, D.; Ruiz-Ortega, J.; Telugu, N.; Rishko, V.; Hayashi, M.; Michel, G.; Wittler, L.; Stejskal, J.; Holtze, S. 2022 Naive-like pluropotency to pave the way for saving the Northern White rhinoceros from extinction. Scientific Reports 12 (3100) with supplemental material: 1-18, 5 figures, https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-07059-w
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World
Reproduction - Management methods
Nile Rhino
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File AvailablePannrucker, C.; Schwarzenberger, F. 2022 The effects of animal transfers on the reproductive success of female White rhinoceroses (Ceratotherium simum simum) kept in European zoos. Zoos and Wildlife Health Conference (Emmen, The Netherlands) 2022, 45 (abstract)
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Captive
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White Rhino
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File AvailableAbegglen, L.M.; Harrison, T.M.; Moresco, A.; Fowles, J.S.; Troan, B.V.; Kiso, W.K.; Schmitt, D.; Boddy, A.M.; Schiffman, J.D. 2022 Of Elephants and other mammals: A comparative review of reproductive tumors and potential impact on conservation. Animals (www.mdpi.com) 12, 2005 (published 8 August 2022): 1-18. 3 tables, https://doi.org/10.3390/ani12152005
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World
Reproduction - Management methods
Indian Rhino
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File AvailableTruter, A.; Mgqatsa, M.; Parker, D.M. 2022 An assessment of the medium-term reproductive success of an extralimital white rhinoceros population. African Zoology 57 (3): 145-153
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Africa
Reproduction
White Rhino
The white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) is threatened primarily due to continued poaching for its horns. In South Africa, partly to promote the conservation of the species, white rhinos have been introduced into areas where they did not occur historically (i.e. where they are considered extral...
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File AvailableScott, S.E.; Cain, B.; de Kort, S.R.; Johnson, B.; Khayale, C.; Versteege, L.; Bettridge, C.M. 2022 Group composition impacts reproductive output and population viability in captive white rhinoceros. Animal Conservation (ZSL) 21 October 2022: 1-3, 2 figures, 3 tables https://doi:10.1111/acv.12833
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Species:
World
Reproduction - Management methods
White Rhino
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File AvailableRuggeri, E.; Young, C.; Ravida, N.; Durrant, B. 2022 Nuclear and cytoskeletal analysis of southern white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum simum) arrested presumptive zygotes following intracytoplasmic sperm injection. Reproduction, Fertility and Development 35 (2): 137 - https://doi.org/10.1071/RDv35n2Ab23
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Species:
Africa - Southern Africa
Reproduction
White Rhino
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File AvailableZywitza, V.; Frahm, S.; Krueger, N.; Drukker, M.; Hildebrandt, T.B.; Diecke, S.; Weise, A.; Goeritz, F.; Hermes, R.; Holtze, S.; Colleoni, S. 2022 Induced pluripotent stem cells and cerebral organoids from the critically endangered Sumatran rhinoceros. iScience 25, 105414 Nov 18, 2022: 1-16, 3 figures with supplementary material, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.isci.2022.105414
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World
Reproduction - Management methods
Sumatran Rhino
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File AvailableMiller, M.; Roth, T. 2022 Cincinnati Zoo shares expertise with Indonesia to save endangered rhinos. phys.org 31 October 2022: 1-4, 2 images https://phys.org/news/2022-10-cincinnati-zoo-expertise-indonesia-endangered.html
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Asia - South East Asia - Indonesia - Sumatra
Reproduction
Sumatran Rhino
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File AvailableMori, B. de; Spiriti, M.M.; Pollastri, I.; Normando, S.; Biasetti, P.; Florio, D.; Andreucci, F.; Colleoni, S.; Galli, C.; Goeritz, F.; Hermes, R. and 10 others 2021 An Ethical Assessment Tool (ETHAS) to evaluate the application of Assisted Reproductive Technologies in mammals’ conservation: the case of the Northern White Rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum cottoni). Animals 11 (312): 1-21 - doi.org/10.3390/ani11020312
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Subject:
Species:
Africa - Eastern Africa
Reproduction
Nile Rhino
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File AvailableHildebrandt, T.B.; Hermes, R.; Goeritz, F.; Appeltant, R.; Colleoni, S.; Mori, B.de; Diecke, S.; Drukker, M.; Galli, C.; Hayashi, K.; Lazzari, G.; Loi, P.; Payne, J.; Renfree, M.; Seet, S.; Stejskal, J.; and 5 others 2021 The ART of bringing extinction to a freeze - history and future of species conservation, exemplified by rhinos. Theriogenology 169: 76-88 - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.theriogenology.2021.04.006
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World
Reproduction
All Rhino Species
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File AvailableStratford, K.J.; Guerier, A.S.; Crawford, S.J.; Stratford, S.M.C.; Schmidt-Kuentzel, A.; Bishop, J.M. 2021 Female southern white rhinoceros can select mates to avoid inbreeding. Journal of Heredity 2021: 385-390 - doi:10.1093/jhered/esab028
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Africa
Reproduction
White Rhino
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File AvailableTruter, A. 2021 The reproductive performance, demography and spatial ecology of an extralimital white rhinoceros population. Thesis presented to Rhodes University, pp. 1-111
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Africa - Southern Africa - South Africa
Reproduction
White Rhino
The white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) (hereafter rhino) is under threat of becoming extinct due to continued poaching for its horns. In South Africa and elsewhere in Africa private landowners have, over the last few decades, contributed to the conservation of various species, including rhino...
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File AvailableMissier, S. del 2021 Non-invasive monitoring of the reproductive cycle in the white rhino at Le Cornelle Wildlife Park: estrogen and progesterone fecal metabolite analysis. Thesis presented to the University of Parma, pp. 1-123
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Species:
Africa
Reproduction
White Rhino
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File AvailableBrenner, E.E.; Capiro, J.; Terry, C.M.; Howard, L.L. 2021 A review of parturition parameters of three species of captive rhinoceros: white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum), black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis) and greater one-horned rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis). Proceedings of the American Association of Zoo Veterinarians (AAZV) 2021: 39-40
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Captive
Reproduction
All Rhino Species
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File AvailableGuzman, D.; Joyner, P.H.; Stoops, M.; Flint, M. 2021 Pregnancy diagnosis in southern white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum simum) by commercial serum hormone analysis OvuCheck Premate 10. Proceedings of the American Association of Zoo Veterinarians (AAZV) 2021: 189-190
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Captive
Reproduction
White Rhino
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File AvailableHermes, R.; Balfanz, F.; Haderthauer, S.; Dungl, E.; Hildebrandt, T.B.; Schwarzenberger, F. 2021 Case report: Ovulation induction in greater one-horned rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis). Frontiers in Veterinary Science 8:657284: 1-6 - doi: 10.3389/fvets.2021.657284
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Captive
Reproduction
Indian Rhino
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File AvailableJenikejew, J. 2021 Establishing indicators of the reproductive state in the captive Southern white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum simum) by combining behavioural, hormonal and bioacoustic measures. Thesis presented to University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, pp. 1-91
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Species:
Captive
Reproduction
White Rhino
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File AvailableBajaj, A.; Singh, R.K.; Srivastav, U.C.; Nasir, M.; Sultana, F. 2021 A study on mating behaviour of Great Indian one-horned rhinoceros in captivity. Indian Zoo Year Book 9: 74-79
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Species:
Captive
Reproduction
Indian Rhino
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File AvailableMeuffels, J.; Lueders, I.; Bertschinger, H.; Luther-Binoir, I.; Pohlin, F.; Gerber, L.; Tindall, B. 2021 Cardiopulmonary parameters and arterial blood gases during etorphine-medetomidine-midazolam immobilization in free ranging Black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis) undergoing electro-ejaculation-a preliminary study. Frontiers in Veterinary Science (www.frontiersin.org) 8 (Dec) article 740614: 1-6, 2 tables, https://doi:10.3389/fvets.2021.740614
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Subject:
Species:
Africa - Southern Africa - South Africa
Reproduction - Management methods
Black Rhino
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File AvailablePannrucker, C. 2021 The effects of animal transfers on the reproductive success of female White rhinoceroses (Ceratotherium simum simum) kept in European zoos. Thesis presented to University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna, Austria, pp. 1-36, 10 figures, 10 tables
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Subject:
Species:
Captive - Europe
Reproduction
White Rhino
Southern white rhinoceroses, although their numbers have increased, are still an endangered species due to continued poaching. Zoos should maintain a stable or, at best, even growing population in order to be able to support the wild population in the given situation. Although white rhinoceroses ...
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File AvailableLewthwaite, T.; Institute of Museum and Library Services 2021 Government grant funds Research Project on Rhino Reproduction. Connect (AZA) August: 9, 1 image
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Species:
America - North America
Reproduction - Management methods
All Rhino Species
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File AvailableStoops, M.; Moresco, A.; O'Brien, J.; Penfold, L.; Gillis, J.; Wojtusik, J.; Metrione, L. 2021 Overcoming reproductive disorders in female greater one-horned rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis) to improve artificial insemination and natural breeding success. Clinical Theriogenology 13 (4) Dec: 394-401 https://doi.org/10.58292/ct.v13.9317
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Subject:
Species:
Captive - North America
Reproduction - Management methods
Indian Rhino
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File AvailableCREW (Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden); The Wilds (Columbus Zoo and Aquarium); Institute of Museum and Library Services; Roth, T.; Pennington, P.; Miller, M.; Schook, M.; Ramer, J.; Freeman, E.; Metrione, L. 2021 American Institute of Rhinoceros Science (AIRS) organizational poster
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Species:
America - North America
Reproduction - Management methods
All Rhino Species
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File AvailableKorody, M.L.; Pivaroff, C.; Nguyen, T.D.; Peterson, S.E.; Ryder, O.A.; Loring, J.F. 2020 Four new induced pluripotent stem cell lines produced from northern white rhinoceros with non-integrating reprogramming factors. Biorxiv https://doi.org/10.1101/202499: preprint
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Captive
Reproduction
Nile Rhino
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File AvailableEdwards, K.L.; Pilgrim, M.; Brown, J.L.; Walker, S.L. 2020 Irregular ovarian cyclicity is associated with adrenal activity in female eastern black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis michaeli). General and Comparative Endocrinology 289 (113376): 1-8
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Species:
Captive
Reproduction
Black Rhino
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File AvailableHermes, R.; Goeritz, F.; Wiesner, M.; Richter, N.; Mulot, B.; Alerte, V.; Smith, S.; Bouts, T.; Hildebrandt, T.B. 2020 Parturition in white rhinoceros. Theriogenology 156: 181-188 - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.theriogenology.2020.06.035
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Captive
Reproduction
White Rhino
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File AvailableSoley, J.; Du Plessis, L. 2020 Sperm morphology in the southern white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum). Animal Reproduction Science 220 (10636): 28
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Subject:
Species:
Africa - Southern Africa
Reproduction
White Rhino
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File AvailableKretzschmar, P. 2020 Mate choice. Private Game no. 1: 58-67
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Subject:
Species:
Africa - Southern Africa - South Africa
Reproduction
White Rhino
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File AvailableRoth, T. 2020 Painting the rhino sperm red. CREW Review 2020 (Fall): 3
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Subject:
Species:
Captive
Reproduction
Black Rhino
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File AvailableGao, Chenyuan; San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research 2020 Metabolic characterization of induced pluripotent stem cells from the critically endangered northern White rhinoceros. Project submitted in partial fulfillment of degree requirements for Master of Science in Biotechnology, California State University, San Marcos 2020 (July 24): summary, 10 slides
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Subject:
Species:
World
Reproduction - Management methods
Nile Rhino
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File AvailableRyder, O.A.; Korody, M.; San Diego Zoo Global 2020 Stems cells to the rescue. Zoonooz (San Diego) 93 November: 14-17, 7 images
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Subject:
Species:
America - North America
Reproduction
Nile Rhino
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File AvailablePennington, P.M.; Durrant, B.S. 2019 Assisted reproductive technologies in captive rhinoceroses. Mammal Review 49: 1-15
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Species:
World
Reproduction
All Rhino Species
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File AvailableWojtusik, J.; Stoops, M.A.; Roth, T.L. 2019 Animal protein-free OptiXcell and shortened equilibration periods can replace egg yolk-based extender and slow cooling for rhinoceros semen cryopreservation. Cryobiology 89: 21-25
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Species:
World
Reproduction
All Rhino Species
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File AvailablePennington, P.M.; Marshall, K.L.; Capiro, J.M.; Felton, R.G.; Durrant, B.S. 2019 Ovulation induction in anovulatory southern white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum simum) without altrenogest. Conservation Physiology 7(1): coz033; doi:10.1093/conphys/coz033.: 1-11
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Subject:
Species:
Africa
Reproduction
White Rhino
All species in the extant Rhinocerotidae family are experiencing increased threats in the wild, making captive populations essential genetic reservoirs for species survival. However, managed species face distinct challenges in captivity, resulting in populations that are not self-sustaining. Capt...
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File AvailableAnonymous 2019 Northern white rhino embryos created. Swara, Nairobi October-December 2019: 14
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Subject:
Species:
Africa - Eastern Africa
Reproduction
Nile Rhino
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File AvailablePatton, F.J.; Campbell, E.; Genade, A. 2019 Observations on the copulations of white rhinos at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Uganda. Pachyderm 60: 133-136
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Subject:
Species:
Africa - Eastern Africa - Uganda
Reproduction
White Rhino
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File AvailableGeerinck, S. 2019 Geassisteerde voortplanting bij de witte (Ceratotherium simum) en zwarte (Diceros bicornis) neushoorn om de soorten te helpen in hun huidige bedreigde situatie. Thesis presented to the University of Gent, Belgium, pp. 1-43
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Subject:
Species:
Captive
Reproduction
African Rhino Species
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File AvailablePennington, P.M.; Marshall, K.L.; Capiro, J.M.; Howard, L.L.; Durrant, B.S. 2019 Pregnancies following long luteal phases in southern white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum simum). Zoo Biology 39: 141-144 - DOI: 10.1002/zoo.21529
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Subject:
Species:
Captive
Reproduction
White Rhino
All extant species in the Rhinocerotidae family are experiencing escalating threats in the wild, making self‐sustaining captive populations essential genetic reservoirs for species survival. Assisted reproductive technologies (ARTs) will become increasingly important for achieving and m...
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File AvailableDurrant, B.; San Diego Zoo Global 2019 San Diego Zoo Global announces historic birth of Southern White rhino calf conceived through artificial insemination. Connect (AZA) December: 9, 1 image
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White Rhino
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File AvailableHannah, C.; Bohn, K. 2019 Two miracle Moms - First steps to saving the the Northern White rhino. Zoonooz (San Diego) 92 September: 30-31, 2 images
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Nile Rhino
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File AvailableBohn, K.; San Diego Zoo Global 2019 Edward - First Southern White rhino conceived thru Artificial Insemination in North America. Zoonooz (San Diego) 92 November calendar issue: front cover, July, 2 images
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White Rhino
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File AvailableRoth, T.L.; Schook, M.W.; Stoops, M.R. 2018 Monitoring and controlling ovarian function in the rhinoceros. Theriogenology 109: 48-57
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All Rhino Species
Despite their size and potentially dangerous demeanor, the rhinoceros has been a preferred subject of wildlife reproductive scientists. Several factors contribute to this taxon's popularity including the ability to utilize insightful tools like non-invasive hormone metabolite monitoring and t...
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File AvailableStoops, M.R.; Winget, G.D.; DeChant, C.J.; Ball, R.L.; Roth, T.L. 2018 Early fetal sexing in the rhinoceros by detection of male-specific genes in maternal serum. Molecular Reproduction & Development 85 (3): 197-204
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Genetic sexing of animals with long gestation time benefits the management of captive populations. Here, X and Y chromosome‐specific primers, based on equine gene sequencing data, were developed and tested on captive rhinoceroses (10 males, 20 females) representing four species (Diceros...
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File AvailableHermes, R.; Hildebrandt, T.B.; Goerlitz, F. 2018 Cryopreservation in rhinoceros—Setting a new benchmark for sperm cryosurvival. PLoS One 13 (7): e0200154. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0200154
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File AvailableHildebrandt, T.B.; Hermes, R.; Colleoni, S.; Diecke, S.; Holtze, S.; Renfree, M.B.; Stejskal, J.; Hayashi, K.; Drukker, M.; Loi, P.; Goerlitz, F., Lazzari, G., Galli, C. 2018 Embryos and embryonic stem cells from the white rhinoceros. Nature Communications 9:2589 - DOI: 10.1038/s41467-018-04959-2: 1-10
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Africa
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White Rhino
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File AvailableVervers, C. 2018 Breeding on the brink of extinction: what can we learn from game-ranched white rhinoceroses (Ceratotherium simum simum). Thesis presented to the University of Ghent, Belgium, pp. 1-208
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Africa - Southern Africa - South Africa
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White Rhino
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File AvailableWojtusik, J.; Stoops, M.A.; Roth, T.L. 2018 Comparison of soy lecithin, coconut water, and coconut milk as substitutes for egg-yolk in semen cryodiluent for black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis) and Indian rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis). Theriogenology 121: 72-77 - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.theriogenology.2018.07.042
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All Rhino Species
Semen cryopreservation for the black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis) and Indian rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis) relies on extenders containing egg-yolk (EY). Use of such media is not ideal as inter-batch composition varies and there is risk of pathogenic contamination. The goal of this study was ...
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File AvailableLaw, P.R.; Fike, B. 2018 Testing ‘Proportion of Females Calving’ as an indicator for population-level reproductive performance for black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis). PeerJ 6:e5430 https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.5430: 1-13
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African Rhino Species
The proportion of females calving (PFC) each year has been employed as an indicator of population reproductive performance in ungulates, especially for species that breed annually, because it requires less detailed population data than inter-birthing intervals and age at first reproduction. For a...
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File AvailableYudhichia, A.N.W.; Ferawati, N.M.; Arsan, Z.; Hasmaran, S.; Citino, S.; Bryant, B. 2018 Anestesi kombinasi pada badak sumatra: prosedur awal koleksi sperma menggunakan elektroejakulator. Proceedings of the 20th FAVA Congress & the 15th KIVNAS PDHI, Bali Nov 1-3, 2018, pp. 319-321
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Asia - South East Asia - Indonesia
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Sumatran Rhino
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File AvailablePennington, P.M.; Capiro, J.; Marshall, K.; Felton, R.; Durrant, B. 2018 Ovulation induction in anovulatory southern white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum simum). Reproduction, Fertility and Development 31 (1): 174-175 https://doi.org/10.1071/RDv31n1Ab97
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White Rhino
The extant Rhinocerotidae family is experiencing threats in the wild, making captive populations important genetic reservoirs for species survival. Because each species faces distinct challenges in captivity, populations are not self-sustaining. Therefore, assisted reproductive technologies (ART)...
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File AvailableAnonymous 2018 Rhinoceros signature project updates. CREW Review Fall 2018: 4-5
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File AvailableAnonymous 2018 Durchbruch in der Rettung des Nördlichen Breitmaulnashorns. Takin (Berlin) 27 (2): 40-43
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Africa - Eastern Africa
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Nile Rhino
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File AvailableSu, Chiny-yu; San Diego Zoo Institute of Conservation Research 2018 Phenotypic characterization of horse and (northern White) rhinoceros spermatogonial stem cells. Project submitted in partial fulfillment of degree requirements for Master in Science in Biotechnology, California State University, San Marcos 2018 (April 27): summary, 21 slides
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Nile Rhino
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File AvailableSan Diego Zoo Global; Mars Hill University 2018 Scientific evaluation of rhino diets improves zoo care - study highlights success of changing diet for reproduction. Connect (AZA) May: 11, 1 image
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White Rhino
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File AvailableCarmignani, K.; Bohn, K. 2018 And then there were two (Northern White rhino). Zoonooz (San Diego) 91 July: front cover, 10-14, 7 images
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America - North America
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Nile Rhino
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File AvailablePluhacek, J.; Steck, B.L.; Sinha, S.P.; Houwald, F.von 2017 Interbirth intervals are associated with age of the mother, but not with infant mortality in Indian rhinoceroses. Current Zoology 63 (3): 229–235
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Asia
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Indian Rhino
Rhinoceroses are among the most endangered mammals in the world. Despite a recent increase in numbers in most wild populations, poaching or political instability may exterminate large populations very quickly. Therefore, captive or ex situ rhinoceros populations can play an important role in thei...
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File AvailableBerndt, A. 2017 Training a white rhino for artificial insemination. Proceedings of the International Rhino Keeper (IRKA) Workshop held in Denver, August 2017 (Abstracts and Powerpoint presentations)
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White Rhino
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File AvailableHauser, J. 2017 Artificial insemination in Greater One-horned rhinos. Proceedings of the International Rhino Keeper (IRKA) Workshop held in Denver, August 2017 (Abstracts and Powerpoint presentations)
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Indian Rhino
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File AvailableStoops, M. 2017 Assisted reproductive technology. Proceedings of the International Rhino Keeper (IRKA) Workshop held in Denver, August 2017 (Abstracts and Powerpoint presentations)
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File AvailableSchwarzenberger, F. 2017 Comparative evaluation of gestation in three rhinoceros species (Diceros bicornis; Ceratotherium simum; Rhinoceros unicornis). Proceedings of the International Society of Wildlife Endocrinology (ISWE) Conference 6: 69
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File AvailableRoth, T.L.; Reinhart, P.R.; Kroll, J.L. 2017 Serum ferritin concentration is not a reliable biomarker of iron overload disorder progression or hemochromatosis in the sumatran rhinoceros (Dicerorhinus sumatrensis). Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine 48 (3): 645-658
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Sumatran Rhino
The aim of this study was to determine if ferritin is a reliable biomarker of iron overload disorder (IOD) progression and hemochromatosis in the Sumatran rhinoceros (Dicerorhinus sumatrensis) by developing a species-specific ferritin assay and testing historically banked samples collected from r...
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File AvailableGomez, M.C.; Cates, Y.; Stansfield, D.B.; Young, C.; Klee, R.; Durrant, B. 2017 187 Morphological appearance and expression of spermatogonial stem cell markers in white rhinoceros testicular tissue. Reproduction, Fertility and Development 30 (1): 233-234, doi.org/10.1071/RDv30n1Ab187
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White Rhino
Spermatogonial stem cells (SSC) have been isolated from testicular tissue (TT) of several mammalian species and differentiated into mature spermatozoa following transplantation or in vitro culture. The northern white rhinoceros (NWR; Ceratotherium simum cottoni) is critically endangered. Thus, fr...
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File AvailableVervers, C.; Zijl Langhout, M. van; Hostens, M.; Otto, M.; Govaere, J.; Durrant, B.; Van Soom, A. 2017 Reproductive performance parameters in a large population of game-ranched white rhinoceroses (Ceratotherium simum simum). PLoS ONE 12(12): e0187751. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0187751: 1-13
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White Rhino
The population of free-roaming white rhinoceroses (Ceratotherium simum) is under serious threat. Captive breeding of this species is therefore becoming more important, but this is challenging and often not successful. Obtaining reproductive reference values is a crucial aspect of improving these ...
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File AvailableAnonymous 2017 Rhinoceros signature project updates. CREW Review Fall 2017: 6-7
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File AvailableWhite, G. 2017 Hand raising a Southern White Rhinoceros calf (Ceratotherium simum simum) at Zoo Augsburg, Bavaria, Germany. Ratel 44 (2): 14-16
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White Rhino
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File AvailableKottwitz, J.; Stoops, M.A.; Reeves, J.; Harmon, R.; Wilborn, R.; Edmondson, M.; Boothe, D. 2017 Negative effects of analgesic and anesthetic drugs on sperm motility: implications for assisted breeding in managed rhinoceros. Proceedings of the American Association of Zoo Veterinarians (AAZV) 2017: 107-108
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African Rhino Species
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File AvailableMurtough, K.L.; Power, M.L.; Ward, A. 2017 Macronutrient composition of milk from an asian rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis ) across lactation. Poster presentation
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Indian Rhino
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File AvailableSantymire, R.M.; Misek, S.; Gossett, J.; Kamhout, M.; Chatroop, E.; Rafacz, M. 2016 Male behaviours signal the female’s reproductive state in a pair of black rhinoceros housed at Lincoln Park Zoo. Journal of Zoo and Aquarium Research 4 (1): 30-37
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Black Rhino
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File AvailableSaragusty, J.; Diecke, S., Drukker, M., Durrant, B., Friedrich Ben-Nun, I., Galli, C., Göritz, F., Hayashi, K., Hermes, R., Holtze, S., Johnson, S., Lazzari, G.; Loi, P., Loring, J. F., Okita, K., Renfree, M. B., Seet, S., Voracek, T., Stejskal, J., Ryder, O. A., Hildebrandt, T. B. 2016 Rewinding the process of mammalian extinction. Zoo Biology 35 (4): 280-292
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Nile Rhino
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File AvailableTubbs, C.W.; Moley, L.A.; Ivy, J.A.; Metrione, L.C.; LaClaire, S.; Felton, R.G.; Durrant, B.S.; Milnes, M.R. 2016 Estrogenicity of captive southern white rhinoceros diets and their association with fertility. General and Comparative Endocrinology 2016: 1-7
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White Rhino
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File AvailableRoth, T.L.; Stoops, M.; Robeck, T.R.; O'Brien, J.K. 2016 Factors impacting the success of post-mortem sperm rescue in the rhinoceros. Animal Reproduction Science 167: 22-30
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Sumatran Rhino
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File AvailableHermes, R.; Schwarzenberger, F.; Goeritz, F.; Oh, S.; Fernandes, T.; Bernardino, R.; Leclerc, A.; Greunz, E.; Mathew, A.; Forsyth, S.; Saragusty, J., Hildebracht, T.B. 2016 Ovarian down regulation by GnRF vaccination decreases reproductive tract tumour size in female white and greater one-horned rhinoceroses. PlosONE 11(7): e0157963: 1-16
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File AvailablePerkins, W.; Bohn, K. 2016 To the (rhino) rescue. Zoonooz (San Diego) 89 July : 18-19
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White Rhino
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File AvailableKundu, S.; Menon, V. 2016 Possible sighting of a twin Greater one-horned Rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis) in Jaldapara National Park, India. Pachyderm 57: 115-116
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Asia - South Asia - India
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Indian Rhino
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File AvailableRoth, T.L.; Reinhart, P.R.; Kroll, J.L. 2016 Development of a rhino ferritin specific assay for determining the association between serum ferritin concentrations and hemochromatosis in the Sumatran rhinoceros (Dicerorhinus sumatrensis) (abstract). In: Scientific program of the 15th International Elephant & Rhino conservation and research symposium, Singapore, November 14-18, 2016, pp. 68-69
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Asia - South East Asia
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Sumatran Rhino
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File AvailableHermes, R.; Schwarzenberger, F.; Goeritz, F.; Oh, S.; Fernandes, T.; Bernardino, R.; Leclerc, A.; Greunz, E.; Mathew, A.; Forsyth, S.; Saragusty, J., Hildebrandt, T.B. 2016 Ovarian down regulation by GnRF vaccination decreases reproductive tract tumor size in female white and greater one-horned rhinoceroses (abstract). In: Scientific program of the 15th International Elephant & Rhino conservation and research symposium, Singapore, November 14-18, 2016, p. 52
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File AvailableGalli, C.; Hermes, R.; Goeritz, F.; Colleoni, S.; Diecke, S.; Drukker, M.; Hayashi, K.; Holtze, S.; Lazzari, G.; Payne, J.; Sos, E., Stejskal, J., Wiesner, M., Zainuddin, Z.Z., Hildebrandt, T.B. 2016 First results of oocyte maturation and In-Vitro-Fertilisation (IVF) in Sumatran and northern white rhinoceroses (abstract). In: Scientific program of the 15th International Elephant & Rhino conservation and research symposium, Singapore, November 14-18, 2016, p. 51
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File AvailableGoeritz, F.; Hermes, R.; Walzer, C.; Zainuddin, Z.Z.; Payne, J.; Hildebrandt, T.B. 2016 Etorphine free anesthesia protocols optimized for frequent reproductive interventions ranging from semen collection, artificial insemination to Ovum-Pick-Up (OPU) in four rhino species (abstract). In: Scientific program of the 15th International Elephant & Rhino conservation and research symposium, Singapore, November 14-18, 2016, pp. 50-51
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