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Title: Further report on the development of Saanane Island, and its role in wildlife conservation in East Africa
Author(s): MacCulloch, B.; Jonathan, J.; Dunnett, S.C.
Year published: 1969
Journal: International Zoo Yearbook
Volume: 9
Pages: 139-142
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Africa - Eastern Africa - Tanzania
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Black Rhino
Saanane Island, Tanzania - Diceros bicornis. A pair of Black rhinoceroses Diceros bicornis bicorizis were brought to Saanane in late 1964. The female gave birth to a calf in May 1965. By July 1965, all three rhinoceroses were suffering from corneal opacities. Oral administration of vitamin A ...
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World
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Black Rhino
The bull rhinoceros subsequently showed bouts of diarrhoea which appeared to respond to vitamin A therapy. The administration of vitamin A was established as routine practice. Unexpectedly, in September 1967, this male had a peracute attack of diarrhoea and died within twenty-four hours. Post-...
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