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Reference Base White rhinos return to Rhodesia


Tomlinson, D.N.S., 1977. White rhinos return to Rhodesia. Oryx 14 (2): 145-150, fig. 1, map 1, table 1

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Location: Africa - Southern Africa - Zimbabwe
Subject: Distribution - Records
Species: White Rhino


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13 animals were brought from Umfolozi: 1962 4 (1/3); in 1966 8 (4/4) and in 1967 0/1. Ine adult cow died in her crate on arrival. In 1971 a cow and calf died after becoming wedged between rocks, and another calf died at birth. Sixteen calves were born. Five animals have recently been translocated to Matetsi, leaving a total of 20 in the park.

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