12 ft greatest girth - female shot by O'Connor, Nepal
Hunting by Prince of Wales. In Dec 1921, several rhinos shot near Dhoba, Nepal.
In 1901 an animal shot by Curzon at Morang.
Near Bikna thori, 9 rhinos were shot, including 2 shot by Prince of Wales.
Rhino are still very numerous in the Nepal terai, especially in Chitawan and along the Rapti River.
Flesh and blood are considered pure and highly acceptable to Manes (forefathers). Urine is considered antiseptic. Horn is hung in a vessel as a charm against ghosts, eveil spirit and disease.
Nepal. Urine is considered antiseptic.
Height at shoulder 6 ft 4 in. - unusually big rhino measured by Shumshere Jung, Nepal
Record horn is 24 inches recorded by Mr Briscoe in Assam
Length of body 10 ft 7 inches - unusually big rhino measured by Shumshere Jung, Nepal
Height about 6 feet - Prince of Wales Hunts in Nepal
Nepal. Fully developed calf in utero Length between pegs, 4 ft 1 inch Head and body, 3 ft 4 in Girth, 2 ft 9 in Weight, 120 lbs.
Height at shoulder 5 ft 9 inch at withers, female shot by O'Connor, Nepal
2 ft 1 inch - unusually big rhino measured by Shumshere Jung, Nepal
Neck 7 ft 6 inch - unusually big rhino measured by Shumshere Jung, Nepal
Length of horn 15 ? inch - unusually big rhino measured by Shumshere Jung, Nepal
Length of horn 21 ? inches, circumference 24 3/4 inch at base - animal shot by Curzon in 1901 at Morang, Nepal
Length of body 9 ft 10 inches - Prince of Wales Hunts in Nepal
