Brooks, M., 1984. Notes
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policy - Diceros bicornis . The policy has been to spread animals around, and since 1962, 131 have been moved. The rate of increase of the rhinos through reproduction is estimated at 4,5%, which allows 19 animals per year to be taken off the three populations at ecological carrying capacity (Hluhluwe-Umfolozi, Mkuzi and Ndumu). The sex ratio in both of the two largest populations is 1:1, and at Hluhluwe-Umfolozi the population comprises 84% adult/subadult (older than 3 ? years) and 16% immature. Over the last decade, however, the proportion of immatures has declined from 22% to 16% in Hluhluwe-Umfolozi and this obviously affects the policy on removal. For a number of years, Hluhluwe has had a poor recrui tment rate. No intent as yet to maximise production of young rhinos.
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