 Reference Base  Social organization and behaviour of the white rhinoceros |
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Pienaar, D.J., 1994. Social organization and behaviour of the white rhinoceros: pp. 87-92, tables 1-2
 | In: Penzhorn, B.L. et al. Proceedings of a symposium on rhinos as game ranch animals. Onderstepoort, Republic of South Africa, 9-10 September 1994: pp. i-iv, 1-242 |
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Africa - Southern Africa - South Africa |
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Behaviour - Social Behaviour |
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White Rhino |
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Dominant white rhino bulls investigated cows encountered within their territories, while cows responded with threatening snorts or roars. The onset of oestrus was indicated by the commencement of repeated approaches by the bull, accompanied by a hic-throbbing sound.
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