Anonymous, 1993. Botswana's rhinos - a sad tale. Newsletter Okavango Wildlife Society 1993 (1): 10-11
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Africa - Southern Africa - Botswana |
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Distribution - Records |
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White Rhino |
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Aerial survey on 17 Sep 1992 found 7 white rhino in Botswana. Following the survey, Rhino & Elephant Foundation submitted a report to the Director, Department of Wildlife & national Parks recommending that either the rhinos were dehorned, or collars fitted, or preferably, be relocated to the proposed Khama Rhino Sanctuary near Serowe.
The capture operation took place in early February [1993] and took 15 days. Only 4 animals could be found for capture (one not accounted for in the aerial census). Evidence found pointed to the fact that 4 of the animals counted in September had fallen to poachers since that time.
The Okavango Wildlife Society had arranged for the translocation of over 70 white rhino to Botswana in the 1970's. The population floruished initially and estimated numbers of 100-150 were being mentioned as recently as 1990.
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