 Reference Base  Assessment of reproductive status of the black rhinoceros... |
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Africa - Eastern Africa - Kenya |
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Distribution - Status |
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Black Rhino |
The number of black rhinoceros remaining in Kenya is estimated to be in the region of 400. Much money and effort is being spent on measures to protect and manage the few viable black rhinoceros populations remaining in Kenya within special sanctuaries or reserves where their interests are paramount. The need for sanctuaries was spelt out clearly over two decades ago (Ritchie 1963); the Kenya black rhinoceros population has dropped by c. 98% since then.
The remnant black rhinoceros populations in Kenya are small and fragmented, and successful management and breeding in the long term will require the ability easily to assess their reproductive status.
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