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Sanborn, E.R. 1924. Indian rhinoceros. Bulletin of the New York Zoological Society 27 (3): 72, fig. 1.

Indian rhinoceros

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Location Captive Subject General Species Greater One-horned Rhino (unicornis)

New York Zool Society acquired a young female for $ 8000.

Note
Location Captive Subject General Species Greater One-horned Rhino (unicornis) Year 1924

Photo by E. Sanborn. Indian Rhinoceros, young female. Because of the great rarity of this species, the loss of our old Indian rhino was keenly felt. The young female which the Society has acquired, at a cost of $ 8,000 has become thoroughly acclimated and is altogether a satisfactory exhibit.

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