Rix, C.E., 1978. Royal Zoological Society of South Australia 1878-1978. Adelaide, Zoological Society of South Australia
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Captive - Australia |
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Captivity - Zoo Records |
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Black Rhino |
The Black Rhinoceros, Diceros bicornis, of Africa was first introduced into the Garden in 1929 when a young pair was purchased by a member of the Council while on a visit to East Africa. Unfortunately they survived only a few weeks before both died from enteritis, a disease which was said to be very prevalent among new arrivals in zoos, particularly those from Africa.
In 1948 a young male specimen captured at Sinya, Tanganyika in January 1947 was presented by Mr. Edward Hallstrom. This animal made history by travelling by air from Sydney to Adelaide. It was believed to be about 21/2 years old when it arrived in 1948 and is still on exhibition. All costs of capture and delivery to Adelaide were borne by Mr. Hallstrom. It is still alive and well.
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Royal Zoological Society of South Australia 1878-1978
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