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Chester Zoo - Indian Rhino

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2009-09-26 - Indian Rhin

Patna (M) is on the left, Batschii (F) is on the right
2009-09-26 - Indian Rhin

Patna (M) is on the left, Batschii (F) is on the right
 
Thanks very much,

The two Rhino's were rubbing heads together and trying to bite each others ear's. Not sure exactly what the behaviour means.
 
Fights between dominant males are the most common cause of rhino mortality, and males are also very aggressive toward females during courtship. Males will chase females over long distances and even attack them face-to-face. Unlike African Rhinos, the Indian Rhino fights with its incisors, rather than its horns.

This could explain the behaviour observed, also they are now reaching an age that they could breed. However Patna may still be too small to cover her.
 

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