Ceratotherium simum

Genetic kinship and social structure in a herd of square-lipped rhinoceroses (Ceratotherium simum simum) at the zoological center, Tel Aviv/Ramat-Gan, Israel

Abstract 10.1002/zoo.10056.abs Zoos and zoological parks serve as genetic and demographic reserves for strengthening endangered populations and reestablishing extinct populations in the wild. Knowing the genetic ties within captive populations is a very helpful tool for successful reproductive management. In the present study we addressed kinship relationships and behavior among rhinoceroses (Ceratotherium simum simum) raised […]