Rhinoceroses

Rhinoceridae (Rhinoceroses)

“…35 Rhinos wallow in mud pools to cool off during the heat of the day and to help keep their skin free of external parasites. The Javan rhino inhabits lowland coastal forests rather than the more mountainous inland areas.…”

“…35 African rhinos lack both incisors and canine teeth: incisors (I) 0, canines (C) 0, premolars (P) 3-4, molars (M) 3); in contrast, the Asian species have incisors: I 1/1-2, C 0, P 3-4, M 3). The soles of the feet have a large pad to cushion the weight of the animal.…”

“…35 All rhinos have skinfolds, although these are more pronounced in the Asian species, with the Indian rhino being best known for the exaggerated armorlike plates. 35 All rhinos have skinfolds, although these are more pronounced in the Asian species, with the Indian rhino being best known for the exaggerated armorlike plates.…”

“…5,35 The two techniques used are standing restraint and recumbent immobilization. Excellent sources of information on the immobilization of free-ranging rhinos are available.…”

“…7 Therefore, excessive mineral supplementation should be avoided. 22,33,35 Potent opioids are the primary drugs used for general anesthesia in rhinos. Appropriate Ca : P ratio should also be monitored, since low phosphorus values have been associated with poorly defined syndromes, including dermatologic and hematologic disorders, in black rhinos.…”