Reference Base Popular official guide to the New York Zoological Park as... |
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Hornaday, W.T., 1902. Popular official guide to the New York Zoological Park as far as completed, 5th ed. New York, Zoological Society
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p.102 (no illustration) THE SUMATRAN RHINOCEROS.
On March 25, 1902, the Zoological Society received by pur- chase a fine female specimen of the Sumatran, or Hairy Rhinoceros, (Rhinoceros sumatrensis) . She was captured in the territory of Perak, Malay Peninsula, purchased for the Society in Singapore, by Captain Thomas Golding, Master of the S. S. Afridij and by him brought to Xew York, in fine con- dition. On arrival at the Zoological Park she was christened "Ranee," — a name which in India signifies "queen."
Owing to the great demand for rhinoceroses of all species, and the fact that prior to this importation six years had elapsed without one having come to America, the Society considers this purchase by Captain Golding a very fortunate one.
At this date "Ranee" is about three years old, and therefore quite immature. Her skin is black, smooth and very hairy. Her horn has only begun to grow. Her appetite is excellent, and her temper quite agreeable. Until the Antelope House is completed, she will be exhibited in a yard at the eastern end of the Reptile House, but will at the earliest possible moment be transferred to the new building, which will be her home until the Elephant House is erected.
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