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.

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Veröffentlicht in:Koedoe 1991-09, Vol.34 (2), p.97-105
Hauptverfasser: Pienaar, D.J., Hall-Martin, A.J., Hitchins, P.M.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Anterior hom growth, white rhinoceros, black rhinoceros, intrinsic hom growth, observed hom growth, hom length, hom circumference, hom mass
Diceros bicornis
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Zusammenfassung: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.
ISSN:0075-6458
2071-0771
DOI:10.4102/koedoe.v34i2.426