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MacCrane, M.; Stepter, G. 1967. Black rhino born. International Zoo News 14 (5): 135, fig. 1.

Black rhino born

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1967 Washington Zoo - Male born at 4:09 pm, tried to stand at 4:10 pm, was completely on his feet by 5;30 pm, began nursing at 5:57 pm.

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Gestation period. 472 days, Washington Zoo, male

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Time of birth 16.09, Washington Zoo, 1967

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male born 31 Aug 1967, named Dillon. Parents Tony and Thelma were received from John Seago in 1960 and 1961, ca 2 years old, named for Tony and Thelma Parkinson.

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Male in Washington Zoo after 9 days Shoulder height 24 ? inch Tip of lip to base of tail 42 inch Tail length 12 inch Ear length 5 1/4 inch Girth (behind front legs) 37 inch Neck girth 25 inch Circumference of right front foot 17 inch Circumference of right hind foot 17 inch End

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Height 24 ? inch, after one week, male, Washington Zoo

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Length 42 inch, male, after 9 days, Washington Zoo

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