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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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Black Rhino |
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No good evidence to indicate any seasonal peaks of reproductibe activity (Ansell 1960). However, Joubert (1969) and Von Richter (unpubl.) recorded the following birth dates in the Kaokoveld: Dec 1967, Jan 1967, March 1966 (2), March 1967, March 1968, April 1967, May 1966, May 1967, June 1967, August 1967. In view of the black rhino's long gestation period, Joubert's suggestion of photoperiod being implicated in apparent seasonal breeding is not entirely acceptable, but the alternative flushing of trees and shrubs (on which the rhino feed) in the rainy season may stimulate oestrous and result in a peak of conceptions.
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