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Title: Botswana's rhinos - a sad tale
Author(s): Anonymous
Year published: 1993
Journal: Newsletter Okavango Wildlife Society
Volume: 1993 (1)
Pages: 10-11
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Subject:
Species:
Africa - Southern Africa - Botswana
Distribution - Records
White Rhino
Aerial surveu on 17 Sep 1992 found 7 white rhino in Botswana. Following the survey, Rhino & Elephant Foundation submitted a report to the Director, Department of Wildlife & national Parks recommending that either the rhinos were dehorned, or collars fitted, or preferably, be relocated to the pro...
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Location:
Subject:
Species:
Africa - Southern Africa - Botswana
Distribution - Records
White Rhino
Aerial survey on 17 Sep 1992 found 7 white rhino in Botswana. Following the survey, Rhino & Elephant Foundation submitted a report to the Director, Department of Wildlife & national Parks recommending that either the rhinos were dehorned, or collars fitted, or preferably, be relocated to the pro...
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Location:
Subject:
Species:
Africa - Southern Africa - Botswana
Distribution - Records
African Rhino Species
Aerial census in 1992 - no black rhino were found. A total of 7 white rhino were counted. Allowing for errors in the survey, as many as 12 may exist.
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Location:
Subject:
Species:
Africa - Southern Africa - Botswana
Distribution - Records
White Rhino
The Okavango Wildlife Society had arranged for the translocation of over 70 white rhino to Botswana in the 1970's. The population flourished initially and estimated numbers of 100-150 were being mentioned as recently as 1990.
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