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Mentis, M.T., 1972. A review of some life history features of the large herbivores of Africa. Lammergeyer 16: 1-89

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Location: World
Subject: Reproduction
Species: Black Rhino


Original text on this topic:
Age at first parturition, in Captive rhinos
7+ years (Greed 1967); 8+ years twice reported (Dittrech 1967); 9+ years (Hays 1967)
In wild rhino
From data of Goddard from 5+ years to about 7 years with one definite case of age at first parturition at about 5.75 years.

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