 Reference Base  The black rhinoceros in South Africa: a storm in a teacup |
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Africa - Southern Africa - South Africa |
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Distribution - Status |
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Black Rhino |
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Of the approximately 3500 black rhinos surviving on the continent of Africa, South Africa is home to some 646. Of these, 612 are subspecies Diceros bicornis minor and are found in the game reserves of Natal/KwaZulu and the Kruger and Pilanesberg National Parks. Fourteen are subspecies Diceros bicornis bicornis and are located at Augrabies Falls and Vaalbos National Parks and Addo Elephant National Park is home to 20 subspecies Diceros bicornis michaeli.
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