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Osterhoff, D.R.; Petrie, I.A.; Young, E. 1972. Haemoglobins in wild animals. Journal of the South African Veterinary Association 43 (4): 361-362, fig. 1.

Haemoglobins in wild animals

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Location World Subject Physiology Species Black Rhino (bicornis)

One sample appears as one thick band. In earlier investigation it was established that black rhino possesses 2 types of haemoglobin which present themselves as 2 bands migrating closely together.

Note
Location World Subject Physiology Species Black Rhino (bicornis)

The white rhino possesses only one type of haemoglobin identified by a single band.

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