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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 29665 references.

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Waldner, R. 2001. Wildtiermassensterben geklärt: Tid durch Parasiteninvasion. Habari (Zeitung der Freunde der Serengeti Schweiz) 16 (3): 10-11.
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Waldner, R. 2001. Rhino Richi im Thaba Tholo. Habari (Zeitung der Freunde der Serengeti Schweiz) 16 (1): 14.
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Waldner, R. 2001. In Ngorongoro-Krater geht der Tod um. Habari (Zeitung der Freunde der Serengeti Schweiz) 16 (1): 3-4.
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Waldner, R. 2002. FSS-Inspektionsreise in Tansania: der wütende Gruss von Nashorndame Neema. Habari (Zeitung der Freunde der Serengeti Schweiz) 17 (1): 3-5.
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Zemp. I. 2002. National-Versicherung investiert wieder in den Nashornschutz. Habari (Zeitung der Freunde der Serengeti Schweiz) 17 (2): 10.
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Borner, M. 2002. Erholen sich die Ngorongoro-Nashörner? Thandis Nashornkind bringt neue Hoffnung. Habari (Zeitung der Freunde der Serengeti Schweiz) 17 (4): 7.
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Suter, R. 2003. Kurzvisite im Mkomazi Reservat: Mit dem Löwenbändiger in der Nashornzone. Habari (Zeitung der Freunde der Serengeti Schweiz) 18 (1): 2-5.
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Waldner, R. 2003. Erste Erfolge des Kidai Rhino Project: Auf nashornpirsch in der Hängematte. Habari (Zeitung der Freunde der Serengeti Schweiz) 18 (2): 2-5.
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Waldner, R. 2005. Neues vom Rhinoprojekt im Selous: langsam trauen sie sich wieder heraus. Habari (Zeitung der Freunde der Serengeti Schweiz) 20 (2): 6.
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Book
Hoepfner, A.F. 1803. Die kleinen Freunde der Naturgeschichte, vol. 2. Eisenach, Joh.Georg Erst Wittekindt.
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Jones, Marvin L. 1995. Zoos and Aquariums of Germany and the U.S.A. 1974-1986-1994. International Zoo News 42 (1): 3-23.
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Walker, Sally M. 2000. From colonial menageries to quantum leap – a history of Singapore’s Zoos. International Zoo News 47 (1): 17-22.
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Naven Kumar, M. 1992. Chemical immobilization of Indian mammals in captivity. Zoos Print 7 (6) June: 3-7, 3 tables.
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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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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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