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Smith, L.J. 1970. White rhino born. International Zoo News 17 (1): 3, fig. 1.

White rhino born

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Location Zoological Gardens Subject Captivity Species White Rhino (simum)

Mother from Natal. Enclosure is 5 acres in extent. Birth on 23 Oct 1969 at 8:55 am. Calf is called 'seventeen' as he was born on the day of the 17 th birthday of the zoo.

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Location Zoological Gardens Subject Captivity Species White Rhino (simum)

Birth time: 0855 am, in Pretoria, SA, 1969

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Location Zoological Gardens Subject Captivity Species White Rhino (simum)

After 2 hours the calf took its first steps, in the afternoon it was walking about.

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