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

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Rhino horns are not what they seem

Unlike elephant tusks or cattle horns, rhino horns are made entirely of keratin — the same protein found in human hair and fingernails. They're essentially compressed hair that grows continuously throughout the rhino's life.

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The Rhino Document Library

The Rhino Document Library contains a total of 30262 references.

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Duruy, V. 1884. History of Rome and the Roman people, from its origin to the establishment of the christian empire, vol. 3 part 1. London, Kegan Paul, Trench, & Co.
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Mann, M.F. 1888. Der Bestiaire Divin des Guillaume Le Clerc. Heilbronn, Gebr. Henninger (Französische Studien vol. 6 part 2).
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Anonymous 1898. Oude rhinoceros geschoten in de Djampangsche bosschen. Locomotief 1898 November 14: 3.
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Plesnik, J. 2024. Ochrana nosorozcu: dobré i špatné zprávy. Ochrana Prirody 79 (6): ii-iii.
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Achatkin, I. 1950. O monstro encouracado: num tapete magicopelo maravilhoso mundo da caça. Fauna, Orgao mensal do cacador e pescador nacional (Sao Paulo) 9 (3): 32-34.
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Lisboa, C.C. 1953. Los aventuras de tres cacadores brasileiros na Africa. Fauna, Orgao mensal do cacador e pescador nacional (Sao Paulo) 12 (2): 10-20.
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Vageler, P. 1956. Perigos da grande caça. Fauna, Orgao mensal do cacador e pescador nacional (Sao Paulo) 15 (1): 32-36.
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Anonymous 1957. Os rinocerontes indianos de Assam. Fauna, Orgao mensal do cacador e pescador nacional (Sao Paulo) 16 (7): 38-39.
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Aranha, O. 1958. A caça na India. Fauna, Orgao mensal do cacador e pescador nacional (Sao Paulo) 19 (5): 24.
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Dempster, B. 1960. O Safari um sporte rendoso. Fauna, Orgao mensal do cacador e pescador nacional (Sao Paulo) 19 (5): 40-43.
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Davis, H. 1960. Nao passa de lenda a coragem dos intrepidos cacadores de feras. Fauna, Orgao mensal do cacador e pescador nacional (Sao Paulo) 19 (8): 24-27.
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Rhino collections
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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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RRC Newsletters

All newsletters from the start in 2005 were edited and composed by Dr. Kees Rookmaaker, Editor of the Rhino Resource Center.
Announcements
Announcement

Our new website is now online

The Rhino Resource Centre has unveiled its completely redesigned website.
Announcement

The Rhinoceros of South Asia – DISCOUNT

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

Rhinos are ancient survivors

Rhinos have been roaming the Earth for over 50 million years, making them one of the oldest living mammal species. Their ancestors once resembled large tapirs and evolved into the massive creatures we see today.

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