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Are rhinos aggressive?
Despite their fearsome reputation and ability to charge at 50 kilometres per hour, rhinos are not naturally aggressive animals. They're more accurately described as defensive, preferring to be left alone to graze peacefully.
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The Rhino Image Library
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The Rhino Document Library
The Rhino Document Library contains a total of 30256 references.
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Etienne, C.; Jesus, A. de; Fernandez, V.; Houssaye, A. 2026. How do forelimb long bones adapt in rhinoceroses? An in-depth examination of their microanatomy. Journal of Anatomy 2026: 1-30. doi.org/10.1111/joa.70180
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Kampouridis, P.; Pandolfi, L.; Kyriakouli, C.; Spassov, N.; Boehme, M. 2026. Deciduous dentition and ontogenetic development of the skull and teeth of Chilotherium (Mammalia, Perissodactyla, Rhinocerotidae) from the Late Miocene of Eurasia. Fossil Record 29 (1): 373-410. doi.org/10.3897/fr.29.19201
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Achatkin, I. 1950. O monstro encouracado: num tapete magicopelo maravilhoso mundo da caça. Fauna, Orgao mensal do cacador e pescador nacional (Sao Paulo) 9 (3): 32-34.
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Lisboa, C.C. 1953. Los aventuras de tres cacadores brasileiros na Africa. Fauna, Orgao mensal do cacador e pescador nacional (Sao Paulo) 12 (2): 10-20.
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Vageler, P. 1956. Perigos da grande caça. Fauna, Orgao mensal do cacador e pescador nacional (Sao Paulo) 15 (1): 32-36.
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Anonymous 1957. Os rinocerontes indianos de Assam. Fauna, Orgao mensal do cacador e pescador nacional (Sao Paulo) 16 (7): 38-39.
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Monteiro, J.M.S.; Campos, Leonidas V. 1957. Os rinocerontes. Fauna, Orgao mensal do cacador e pescador nacional (Sao Paulo) 16 (9): 10-11.
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Cahyadi, D.D.; Chairunnisa, D.; Supratikno; Novelina, S.; Nisa, C.; Agungpriyono, S.; Chandra, D.; Khairani, K.O.; Zulfiqri; Agil, M.; Adiputro, J.; Wibawanto, M.A.; Nurhidayat 2026. Comparative analysis of skull morphology in the Sumatran rhinoceros of Borneo (Dicerorhinus sumatrensis harrissoni). Zoologischer Anzeiger 323: 89-99. doi.org/10.1016/j.jcz.2026.05.009
Aranha, O. 1958. A caça na India. Fauna, Orgao mensal do cacador e pescador nacional (Sao Paulo) 19 (5): 24.
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Dempster, B. 1960. O Safari um sporte rendoso. Fauna, Orgao mensal do cacador e pescador nacional (Sao Paulo) 19 (5): 40-43.
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Davis, H. 1960. Nao passa de lenda a coragem dos intrepidos cacadores de feras. Fauna, Orgao mensal do cacador e pescador nacional (Sao Paulo) 19 (8): 24-27.
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Anonymous 1961. Estudos sobre os rinocerontes. Fauna, Orgao mensal do cacador e pescador nacional (Sao Paulo) 20 (2): 56.
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D’Amato, T. 1949. Vida de circo. Fauna, Orgao mensal do cacador e pescador nacional (Sao Paulo) 8 (8): 21-23.
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Mesquita Mala, L.C. de 1949. Rinocerontes do Zoo Carioca. Fauna, Orgao mensal do cacador e pescador nacional (Sao Paulo) 8 (11): 32-36.
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