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Reference Base  Ein weibliches Sumatranashorn in Kopenhagen (Didermocerus... |
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Ein weibliches Sumatranashorn in Kopenhagen (Didermocerus sumatraensis) |
| Author(s): |
Schlawe, L. |
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1961 |
| Journal: |
Freunde des Kolner Zoo |
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4 (4) |
| Pages: |
94-95, figs. 1-7 |
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Captive - Europe
Behaviour - Social Behaviour
Sumatran Rhino
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| As most rhinos in captivity, Subur comes to the bars around the enclosure and made whistling noises. |
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Behaviour - Daily Routine
Sumatran Rhino
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| In the outside enclosure, Subur had two places where she sprayed urine in a strong flow. She sprayed up to 6 metres far and to a height of 2 metres. She usually walked around when spraying, but I have seen her urinate also while standing in the wallow. |
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Captivity - Zoo Records
Sumatran Rhino
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| Then in 1959 two animals, both females, were brought from Sumatra to Europe. On 2 July 1959 'Bettina' arrived in Basel, and five months later 'Subur' came to Copenhagen. As Bettina, who has been sick from the start, died after two years in September 1961, Suber is now the only example of her sp... |
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| Then in 1959 two animals, both females, were brought from Sumatra to Europe. On 2 July 1959 'Bettina' arrived in Basel, and five months later 'Subur' came to Copenhagen. When I saw Subur on 28 and 30 May, and on 1 and 3 June 1961, she was about three years old, in good health. Although this is... |
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