Hunt by Prince of Wales in Jan. 1907 - 28 rhinos were bagged, 14 male and 14 female.
Prince of Wales hunts. Rhinoceros are still very numerous in the Nepal Terai, especially so in Chitawan and along the Rapti river. In January 1907, 28 rhinos were bagged, 14 males and 14 females, yet the forests in Chitawan were in 1909 so full of them that no appreciable diminution in the stock had been made.
Nepal. the cow produces one at birth.
Writers have commented on the longevity of the Rhinoceros, a hundred years being given as the age.
A fully developed calf in utero taken from an animal shot during the Prince's shikar in Nepal measured as follows: Girth, 2 ft 9 inches
Rhinoceros are still very numerous in the Nepal Terai, especially so in Chitawan and along the Rapti river. In January 1907, 28 rhinos were bagged, 14 males and 14 females, yet the forests in Chitawan were in 1909 so full of them that no appreciable diminution in the stock had been made.
A female shot by Col. O'Connor during the Xmas camp, after the Prince had left Nepal, taped 5 ft 9 inches in height at withers, greatest girth 12 ft.
Information by General Kaiser. Measurement of a rhino which appeared to him as ?unusually' big.- Girth behind shoulder, 11feet 1 inch Maximum girth, 12 feet 6 inch
Nepal. According to General Kaiser breeding takes place at all times of the year.
Nepal - information by General Kaiser. Measurement of a rhino which appeared to him as ?unusually' big.- Length from nose to root of tail, 10 feet 7 inch (measured between pegs)
The longest rhino horn obtained in Nepal, was one of an animal shot by Lord Curzon, then Viceroy in 1901, at Morang. The horn measured 21 ? inches with a circumference of 24 3/4 inches at the base. The record horn measures 24' and was got by Mr. Briscoe in Assam.
The flesh and blood of the rhino is considered pure and highly acceptable the Manes, to whom the high caste Hindus and most Gurkhas offer libation of its blood after entering its disembowelled body. On ordinary Sradh days the libation of water and milk is poured from a cup carved from its horn. The urine is considered antiseptic: it is hung in a vessel at the principal door as a charm against ghosts, evil spirits and diseases. The above beliefs are in no-wise confined to Nepal as the Chinese, Burmese and Siamese preserve practically every part of the rhinoceros. The horn, hoof, blood, urine, hide and even the intestines being dried up and afterwards converted into various medicines.
along the numerous rivers it has its particular places for the evacuation of excreta. Along the runs to such places it walks backwards and falls an unsuspecting victim to poachers.'
A fully developed calf in utero taken from an animal shot during the Prince's shikar in Nepal measured as follows: Length between pegs, 4 ft 1 inch Head and body, 3 ft 4 inches
The period of gestation is given by Hodgson as 17-18 months though General Kaiser says it is believed to be one year, and the cow produces one at birth.
Photograph of young Indian rhino donated by H.H. The Maharajah of Nepal to the Prince of Wales, ca. 1920. Photograph taken at the Victoria Gardens, Bombay where the collection was housed prior to despatch to England.
Photograph of young Indian rhino donated by H.H. The Maharajah of Nepal to the Prince of Wales, ca. 1920. Photograph taken at the Victoria Gardens, Bombay where the collection was housed prior to despatch to England.
Nepal - information by General Kaiser. Measurement of a rhino which appeared to him as ?unusually' big.- Horn, 15 ? inch
A female shot by Col. O'Connor during the Xmas camp, after the Prince had left Nepal, taped 5 ft 9 inches in height at withers, greatest girth 12 ft.
Nepal - information by General Kaiser. Measurement of a rhino which appeared to him as ?unusually' big.- Height at shoulder, 6 feet 4 inch
Information by General Kaiser. Measurement of a rhino which appeared to him as ?unusually' big.- Neck 7 feet 6 inch
Nepal - information by General Kaiser. Measurement of a rhino which appeared to him as ?unusually' big.- Tail 2 feet 1 inch
A fully developed calf in utero taken from an animal shot during the Prince's shikar in Nepal measured as follows: Weight 120 lbs
