Goldsmith, O. 1797. A history of the earth, and animated nature. A new edition, vol. 2. London, Printed for A. Millar, W. Law, and R. Cater : And for Wilson, Spence, and Mawman, York.
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Prevost, A.F. 1750. Manuel lexique, ou Dictionnaire portatif des mots françois dont la signification n’est pas familiere à tout le monde. Seconde partie. Paris, Didot.
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Grimm, J.F.C.; Diderot, D. 1813. Correspondance littéraire, philosophique et critique, adressée à un souverain d’Allemagne, depuis 1753 jusqu’en 1769. Première partie, tome 4. Paris, Longchamps et F. Buisson.
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Law, P.R. 2026. Breeding phenology of black rhinoceros in southern Africa. African Journal of Wildlife Research 56: 53-61. doi.org/10.3957/056.056.0053
Shivambu, N.; Seoraj-Pillai, N.; Nangammbi, T. 2026. An overview of the illegal wildlife trade activities in South Africa. Conservation 6 (27): 1-13. doi.org/10.3390/conservation6010027
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Koenigswald, W. von 2026. Diversity and function of the anterior dentitions in fossil and extant mammals. Palaeobiodiversity and Palaeoenvironments 2026: 1-72. doi.org/10.1007/s12549-025-00690-1
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Thompson-Brandhagen, R.E.; Meyers, M.A.; Haefele, H.; Eyres, A.; Durrant, B.S.; Young, C.; Nakagun, S.; Hollinshead, F.K.; Ruggeri, E. 2026. A first report of organoids derived from rhinoceros endometrium. Theriogenology Wild 8 (100149): 1-6. doi.org/10.1016/j.therwi.2026.100149
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Babcock, S. 1841. Animal biography: or natural history; designed for the amusement and instruction of little folks. New Haven, S. Babcock.
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Bingley, W. 1824. Animal biography; or, popular zoology; illustrated by authentic anecdotes of the economy, habits of life, instincts, and sagacity of the animal creation. Sixth edition, volume 1, Mammiferous animals. London, C. and J. Rivington (and others).
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Anonymous 1931. Rhinoceros [photograph of white rhino from Tchad]. Hommes et Bêtes des Colonies Françaises Serie A, No. 4: 21.
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Buffon, G.L. Leclerc de 1806. Le Nouveau Buffon de la jeunesse, ou précis élémentaire de l’histoire naturelle, a l’usage des jeunes gens des deux sexes. Seconde édition, vol. 3. Paris, Billois.
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Buffon, G.L. Leclerc de; Daubenton, L.J.M. 1766. Histoire naturelle, generale et particuliere, avec la description du Cabinet du Roi. Paris, Imprimerie Royale. [12mo edition].
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Florian, J.-P. C.; Grandville, J.J. 1849. Autour de la table. Traduit par Grandville, 100 dessins. Paris, Paulin et le Chevalier.
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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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