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The world's largest online rhinoceros library dedicated to assisting research and conservation efforts globally.

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Rhinos are ecological engineers

By creating paths, wallows, and dispersing seeds through their dung, rhinos shape entire ecosystems. A single white rhino can produce 20 kilograms of dung daily, fertilising the landscape and spreading plant seeds.

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The Rhino Image Library

The Rhino Image Library provides 7660 rhino related images.

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The Rhino Document Library

The Rhino Document Library contains a total of 30388 references.

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Puettger-Conradt, A. 2022. Saut zurück (p. 2); Mokele Mbembe, Kongodinosaurier zwischen Mythos und Wirklichkeit (pp. 3-9); Henry Makowski (pp. 10-12), Bedrohte Tierarten – Deutsche Post (pp. 16-17); Lumumba in Martin Walsers ‘Das Einhorn’ in Bezug auf Kabila und den Nashörnern im neuen Kongo (pp. 18-19); Transhumane in Weimar, die Gruppe Oposito (p. 20). Rhino 2000 (Komitee zur Rettung der letzten Nashörner Afrikas) 8 (Ausgabe 2): 1-20.
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Puettger-Conradt, A. 2022. Giningamba in Garamba (p. 2); Tausend Jahre Nashornjagd (pp. 3-10); Radeln für Rhinos (pp. 11-12); Der Künstler und sein Nashorn (pp. 13-16); Aus den naturphilosophischen Werken von Aristoteles (pp. 17-19); Weisse Nashörner auf Briefmarken (p. 20). Rhino 2000 (Komitee zur Rettung der letzten Nashörner Afrikas) 8 (Ausgabe 1): 1-20.
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Dumon Tak, A.M. 1974. De Pleistocene zoogdieren van Zeeland [The Pleistocene mammals of Zeeland]. Archief (Mededelingen van het Koninklijk Zeeuwsch Genootschap der Wetenschappen) 1974: 136-156.
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Punch 1865. Probable results of the acclimatisation society. Punch's Almanack 1865 (May-June): 5-7.
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Radcliffe, R.W. 2008. RCMP December SRS trip report: Sumatran Rhino Sanctuary, Way Kambas National Park Indonesia, December 4-21, 2008. Report to RCMP. pp. 1-16.
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Payne, J.; Zainuddin, Z.Z. 2018. Aceh Rhino Breeding Centre: an assessment of site suitability. Report to Boerneo Rhino Alliance. pp. 1-15.
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Jaselli, L. 2015. Virginio Caccia e il suo contributo alla conoscenza naturalistica del territorio di S. Colombano Al Lambro. Atti della Societa Toscana di Scienze Naturali. Memorie (ser. A) 122: 37-44.
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Black Rhino

Black Rhino

Southern White Rhino

Southern White Rhino

Nile Rhino

Nile Rhino

Greater One-horned Rhino

Greater One-horned Rhino

Javan Rhino

Javan Rhino

Sumatran Rhino

Sumatran Rhino

Fossil Rhino

Fossil Rhino

Rhino collections
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Carino Database

East Asian and West African Rhinos.
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Galleria of Emilio Gargioni

Rhino Depictions In Contemporary Modern Art.
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Geraads Fossil Rhino Database

Old World Neogene and Quaternary rhino-bearing localities.
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History of Clara

Clara the Rhinoceros tells the marvellous story of the most famous rhinoceros in history.
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RRC Newsletters

All newsletters from the start in 2005 were edited and composed by Dr. Kees Rookmaaker, Editor of the Rhino Resource Center.
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RRC @ 30,000

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Our new website is now online

The Rhino Resource Centre has unveiled its completely redesigned website.
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The Rhinoceros of South Asia – DISCOUNT

A book by Kees Rookmaaker with chapters by Joachim K. Bautze and Kelly Enright.

Rhino horns are not what they seem

Unlike elephant tusks or cattle horns, rhino horns are made entirely of keratin — the same protein found in human hair and fingernails. They're essentially compressed hair that grows continuously throughout the rhino's life.

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