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Anonymous 1970. White rhino born in Pretoria. Animal Kingdom 73 (4): 30, fig. 1.

White rhino born in Pretoria

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Location Zoological Gardens Subject Captivity Species White Rhino (simum)

1969 Oct 23, First white rhino sired and born in a zoo, named 'seventy' in honour of being born on the 70th anniversary of the zoo.

Note
Location Zoological Gardens Subject Captivity Species White Rhino (simum)

Gestation period , 15 months, 1969, Pretoria Zoo

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