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September 25, 1991KoedoeOpen Access

Horn growth rates of free-ranging white and black rhinoceros

Danie Pienaar A.J. Hall-Martin Peter Hitchins

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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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synapsesocial.com/papers/6a6fa93475498292b709098e https://doi.org/10.4102/koedoe.v34i2.426

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