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Project: Different semen collection methods were compared
in a GOHR
Location: Milwaukee County Zoo
Species: Indian rhino aka Greater one-horn Asian rhino, (Rhinoceros
unicornis)
RUDY the greater-one-horn Asian rhinoceros
Rhinos involved:
Rudy, male
This 30 + year old animal had sired one offspring in 1967. After
the death of his mate in 1975 he remained unpaired.
Comments:
During Rudy's life at the Milwaukee County Zoo, over 90 cc's of
male reproductive fluid has been collected and stored cryogenically.
As artificial Insemination (AI) becomes a viable option, this genetic
material may become invaluable in attempts to sustain the rhino
populations. Collection techniques continue to be developed on other
rhinoceroses.
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