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

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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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The Rhino Image Library

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The Rhino Document Library

The Rhino Document Library contains a total of 29888 references.

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Pohlin, F.; Buss, P.; Meyer, L.C.R.; Hooijberg, E.H. 2019. Stress-haemoconcentration during the capture and transport of free-ranging White rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) sedated with either Azaperone or Midzolam. Joint Conference Proceedings IZW/EAZWV/ECZM Zoo and Wildlife Health, Kolmarden, Sweden: 143.
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Roth, T.L. 2019. The quest for a reliable biomarker of iron overload disorder in the rhinoceros. Proceedings of the American Association of Zoo Veterinarians (AAZV) 51st Annual Conference, St. Louis, Missouri: 163-164.
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Schoenfeld, C. 2011. Friedrich der Fromme und die Künste. Mecklenburgischen Jahrbücher 126: 153-190.
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Poynter, E.J. 1918. Catalogue of the superb collection of drawings by Old Masters, the property of Sir Edward J. Poynter. Sold by auction by Messrs. Sotheby, Wilkinson & Hodge, 24-25 April 1918. London, Sotheby's Publications.
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Goldsmith, O.; Turton, W. 1805. A history of the earth, and animated nature. A new edition, with corrections and additions, by W. Turton, vol. 3. London, F. Wingrave, J. Johnson, W.J. and J. Richardson and others.
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Lubin 1915. Announcing Raymond Hitchcock in the Ringtailed Rhinoceros. Moving Picture World 1915 August 21: 1330, 1356.
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Miller, M. 2017. Overview of diseases of the African rhinoceros. 9th Veterinary, Paraveterinary and SASVEPM Congress Proceedings 2017 July 24-27, Boksburg, South Africa: unpaginated.
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Rogers, P. 2017. Rhino immobilization, orphan rearing, dehorning and treating poaching victims – recent developments. 9th Veterinary, Paraveterinary and SASVEPM Congress Proceedings July 24-27, Boksburg, South Africa: unpaginated.
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Gelaw, A.K.; Matle, I.; Maluleka, R. 2017. Retrospective data analysis on Salmonella serotypes in animals and animal products in South Africa from 2006 to 2014. 9th Veterinary, Paraveterinary and SASVEPM Congress Proceedings July 24-27, Boksburg, South Africa: unpaginated.
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Beringer, J.A. 1902. Peter A. von Verschaffelt: sein Leben und sein Werk. Aus den Quellen dargestellt. Strassburg, J.H.Ed. Heitz (Studien zur Deutschen Kinstgeschichte 40).
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Bending, Z.J. 223. Horn to be wild for species conservation: examining the extent to which cites responds to illegal wildlife trade via a case study on rhinoceros horn trafficking. Thesis presented to Macquarie University, Sydney. pp. 1-339.  doi.org/10.25949/26020492
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Ziolko, T. 2025. Zum 100. Geburtstag: Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Heinz-Georg Klös (1926-2014), Direktor vom Zoo Berlin von 1956 bis 1991. Takin (Berlin) 34 (2): 53-57.
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Sahgal, B. 2012. Bigger the horn, better the health. Sanctuary Asia 32 (5): 83-84.
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Carino Database

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Galleria of Emilio Gargioni

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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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Rhinos can run faster than you think

Despite weighing up to 2300 kilograms, rhinos can sprint at speeds of 50 kilometres per hour — faster than most humans can run even without carrying a tonne of body weight.

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