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Rhino Resource Center

The world's largest online rhinoceros library dedicated to assisting research and conservation efforts globally.

Rhino Resource Center

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Rhinos are ecological engineers

By creating paths, wallows, and dispersing seeds through their dung, rhinos shape entire ecosystems. A single white rhino can produce 20 kilograms of dung daily, fertilising the landscape and spreading plant seeds.

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The Rhino Document Library

The Rhino Document Library contains a total of 29608 references.

Article
Krishnan, M. 1965. Jaldapara Sanctuary. The Times of India December 26th issue: page 6, 2 figures.
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2003. A comprehensive strategy for conserving Asia’s wildlife. an extract from The return of the Unicorns . 236-254.
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African Parks Foundation 2023. Annual report 2024: The decade to make a difference. Johannesburg, African Parks. pp. 1-59.
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African Parks Foundation 2023. Annual report 2023: Reflecting on the past, building for the future. Johannesburg, African Parks. pp. 1-59.
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African Parks Foundation 2022. Annual report 2022: Anchoring Africa’s resilience. Johannesburg, African Parks. pp. 1-61.
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Aaranyak 2014. Annual report 2013-2014. Guwahati, Aaranyak. pp. 1-60.
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Aaranyak 2024. Annual report 2023-24: 35 years. Guwahati, Aaranyak. pp. 1-56.
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Aaranyak 2023. Annual report 2022-2023: Nourishing nature to secure our future. Guwahati, Aaranyak. pp. 1-51.
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Aaranyak 2022. Annual report 2021-2022. Guwahati, Aaranyak. pp. 1-45.
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Aaranyak 2021. Annual report 2020-2021. Guwahati, Aaranyak. pp. 1-47.
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Aaranyak 2020. Annual report 2019-2020. Guwahati, Aaranyak. pp. 1-108.
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Rhino collections
Collection

Carino Database

East Asian and West African Rhinos.
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Galleria of Emilio Gargioni

Rhino Depictions In Contemporary Modern Art.
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Geraads Fossil Rhino Database

Old World Neogene and Quaternary rhino-bearing localities.
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History of Clara

Clara the Rhinoceros tells the marvellous story of the most famous rhinoceros in history.
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Our new website is now online

The Rhino Resource Centre has unveiled its completely redesigned website.
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The Rhinoceros of South Asia – DISCOUNT

A book by Kees Rookmaaker with chapters by Joachim K. Bautze and Kelly Enright.

Are rhinos aggressive?

Despite their fearsome reputation and ability to charge at 50 kilometres per hour, rhinos are not naturally aggressive animals. They're more accurately described as defensive, preferring to be left alone to graze peacefully.

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