Horn growth rates of free-ranging white and black rhinoceros

Horn growth rates of free-ranging white and black rhinoceros

The intrinsic and observed anterior hom growth of white and black rhinoceroses is discussed. The effect of age and hom rubbing on hom growth is explained. Species and sex related differences in hom size and mass are investigated.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: D.J. Pienaar, A.J. Hall-Martin, P.M. Hitchins
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 1991-09-01
Series:Koedoe: African Protected Area Conservation and Science
Subjects:
Anterior hom growth, white rhinoceros, black rhinoceros, intrinsic hom growth, observed hom growth, hom length, hom circumference, hom mass.
Online Access:https://koedoe.co.za/index.php/koedoe/article/view/426

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