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Friedel, E. 1872. Thierleben und Thierpflege in Holland, England u Belgien (Reisebemerkungen aus dem Jahre 1871). Zoologische Garten A.F. 13 (11): 353-364.

Thierleben und Thierpflege in Holland, England u Belgien (Reisebemerkungen aus dem Jahre 1871)

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Location Captive Subject Captivity Species Sumatran Rhino (sumatrensis)

The zoo bought a specimen as R. sumatrensis from Jamrach for ? 1250. According to the work of Dr Sclater, this would be a new species which he called Rh. Lasiotis, differing from R. sumatrensis by the smoother skin in lasiotis, while the ear is larger and more hairy.

Note
Location Captive Subject Captivity Species Sumatran Rhino (sumatrensis)

The zoo bought a specimen as R. sumatrensis from Jamrach for ? 1250. According to the work of Dr Sclater, this would be a new species which he called Rh. Lasiotis, differing from R. sumatrensis by the smoother skin in lasiotis, while the ear is larger and more hairy.

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Location Captive Subject Captivity Species Sumatran Rhino (sumatrensis) Year 1872

London Zoo. The zoo bought a specimen as R. sumatrensis from Jamrach for ? 1250.

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