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Khan, M.; Foose, T.J.; Strien, N.J. van, 1999. Asian Rhino Specialist Group (AsRSG). Pachyderm 27: 16-21, figs. 1-2, table 1

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Location: Captive - North America
Subject: Captivity - Zoo Records
Species: Sumatran Rhino


Original text on this topic:
Table 1. Reproductive status of Sumatran rhinos in breeding centres.
Recommendations
1. For all females start faecal hormone analysis, and vaginal smear analysis if trial successful.
2. All animals x-ray dentition for age assessment. Cincinnati to develop.
Cincinnati Zoo, USA - Dicerorhinus sumatrensis sumatrensis (Indonesia)
female Emi 1991 8 Y N Y N ?
Continue current protocol. Move male after conception. Progesterone suppl.
female Rapunzel 1989 20+ N y N N ?
Biopsy on uterine 'mass'. Possibly hormonal stimulation.
male Ipuh 1990 20+ Y Y
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