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Dover, C. 1932. The duration of life of some Indian animals. Indian Forester 58 (2): 81-90.

The duration of life of some Indian animals

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Location World Subject Ecology Species Javan Rhino (sondaicus)

A Rhinoceros sondaicus in London lived nearly 11 years, another in Calcutta for over 14 years.

Note
Location World Subject Ecology Species Javan Rhino (sondaicus)

Four records of R. sumatrensis show a life between 10 and 35 years.

Note
Location World Subject Ecology Species Javan Rhino (sondaicus)

Fifteen records of Rhinoceros unicornis show an average life of about 29 years, a minimum of 15 1/4 years and a maximum of 47 years.

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