 | Newton da Silva, S. 1952 Wild life and its protection in Angola. Oryx 1: 343-346, map 1 |
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Black Rhino
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| In the reserve of Mocamedes, in the north of the lower Cunene, protecting the still abundant black rhinoceros and the Hartmann's zebra. |
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| Newton da Silva, S. 1952 Wild life and its protection in Angola. Oryx 1: 343-346, map 1 |
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Black Rhino
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| The black rhino, although still abundant in the district of Mocamedes, the region of Mupa, and certain areas in the south-east of Angola, tends to decrease in number, and it is hoped that hunting these animals will be controlled more closely in future. |
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| Newton da Silva, S. 1952 Wild life and its protection in Angola. Oryx 1: 343-346, map 1 |
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African Rhino Species
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| The existence of the White Rhino was reported in the extreme south-east of Angola by Schulz and Hammer, and later by Zukowsky and Mattenklodt, but not the slightest concrete proof of its survival in those distant regions could be delivered since, so all fear is justified that this species is enti... |
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| Newton da Silva, S. 1952 Wild life and its protection in Angola. Oryx 1: 343-346, map 1 |
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Africa - Southern Africa - Angola
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African Rhino Species
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| The present game law in Angola dates from 1942, and shows remarkable improvement on former laws and regulations regarding the protection fo wildlife. It goes so far as to make professional hunting and the trade in game products practically impossible. |
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| Wilhelm, J.H. 1950 Das Wild des Okawangogebietes und des Caprivizipfels. Journal of the South-West Africa Scientific Society 7: 1-7 |
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Black Rhino
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| Found in S.E. Angola from time to time at the source of the Lubia, tributary of the middle Kwando. On the Lohandungu, on the upper Lujana and its tributaries the Lomgi with Tondo and Lomuma, and the thronbush jungle to the south of this up to 60 km NW of Andara. A population of about 500 animal... |
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| Wilhelm, J.H. 1950 Das Wild des Okawangogebietes und des Caprivizipfels. Journal of the South-West Africa Scientific Society 7: 1-7 |
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Black Rhino
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| In Tondo area, a population of estimated 500 animals. |
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| Wilhelm, J.H. 1950 Das Wild des Okawangogebietes und des Caprivizipfels. Journal of the South-West Africa Scientific Society 7: 1-7 |
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Black Rhino
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| The animal occurs also in S.E. Angola near the source of the Lubia (tributary of the middle Kwando), from time to time. |
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| Wilhelm, J.H. 1950 Das Wild des Okawangogebietes und des Caprivizipfels. Journal of the South-West Africa Scientific Society 7: 1-7 |
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Black Rhino
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| Measurements of black rhino shot in Tonga, SE Angola, in cm
M M F F
Front horn length 54 53 45 42
Circumference at base 65 60 49.5 51.5
Rear horn length 23 22 18 19.5
Circumference at base 57.5 52 43.5 48
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| Wilhelm, J.H. 1950 Das Wild des Okawangogebietes und des Caprivizipfels. Journal of the South-West Africa Scientific Society 7: 1-7 |
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Black Rhino
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| Measurements of black rhino shot in Tonga, SE Angola, in cm
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2. Length of tail, to end of root 73 68 78 66
3. Length of tail, to end of hairs 76 75 73 67
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| Wilhelm, J.H. 1950 Das Wild des Okawangogebietes und des Caprivizipfels. Journal of the South-West Africa Scientific Society 7: 1-7 |
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Black Rhino
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| Measurements of black rhino shot in Tonga, SE Angola, in cm
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12. Distance between the two ear roots 32 23.5 25 32
13a. Length of edges of ears inside 24 25 24 21
13b. Length of edges of ears outside ... |
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