Cseplo, C. 2025. AZA Regional Studbook: Greater one-horned rhinoceros (R. unicornis)(current to 18 January 2026). Washington, Association of Zoos and Aquariums. pp. 1-11.
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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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Capiro, J. 2025. AZA Regional Studbook: Southern white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum simum)(current to 5 January 2024). Washington, Association of Zoos and Aquariums. pp. 1-31.
Ferrie, G.M. 2025. AZA Regional Studbook: Eastern black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis michaeli)(current to 22 October 2025). Washington, Association of Zoos and Aquariums. pp. 1-51.
Rahmadetiassani, A.; Darnaedi, D.; Putra, R.H.; Khan, L.; Hanum, C.L. 2025. Vegetation structure of the Sumatran rhino habitat in the Kapi, Leuser Ecosystem Area, Aceh Province. Journal of Tropical Biodiversity 5 (3): 141-155.
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Monoarfa, F.Y. 2025. Construction of draft Sumatran rhino Dicerorhinus sumatrensis mtDNA Genome High Accuracy using MGI DNBSEQ G-50 [in Indonesian]. Thesis presented to Institut Pertanian Bogor. pp. 1-75.
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Boucher, L.P. 2025. Evaluation of the performance of smartphone-based ECG devices in white rhinoceroses (Ceratotherium simum). Master’s Thesis presented to the University of Utrecht. pp. 1-38.
Sauspeter, G.; Schiffmann, C.; Clauss, M. 2026. Body condition scoring of white Ceratotherium simum and black rhinoceros Diceros bicornis in European zoos. Journal of Zoo and Aquarium Research 14 (1): 13-24. http://doi/org/10.19227/jzar.v14i1.941
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Shabrani, A.; Juiling, S.; Wong, L.J.; Jumin, R.; Jetony, G.; Bernard, H.; Davies, G. 2026. Wildlife Atlas of Sabah: a long view between 1980 and 2020. Oryx 2026: 1-5. doi.org/10.1017/S0030605325101567
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Mtetwa, T.K.; Snelling, E.P.; Meyer, L.C.R. 2023. Improving blood oxygenation monitoring in immobilised white rhinoceros. Sanparks Research Report 2022-2023: 37.
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Yayasan Badak Indonesia 2010. The Rhino Protection Unit (RPU) – the front line for ensuring the survival of Indonesia’s rhinos. PowerPoint presentation: 27 slides.
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Whitbread, S. 2000. African ungulates in the Czech Republic. Zoo! (Independent Zoo Enthusiasts Society) 15: 36-38.
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Partridge, J. 1995. A contrasting mixture: visits to some West European collections. International Zoo News 42 (7): 416-420, 3 figures.
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A book by Kees Rookmaaker with chapters by Joachim K. Bautze and Kelly Enright.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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