Potter, D., 1994. Update on the current situation of rhinos in Natal: pp. 25-30
 | In: Penzhorn, B.L. et al. Proceedings of a symposium on rhinos as game ranch animals. Onderstepoort, Republic of South Africa, 9-10 September 1994: pp. i-iv, 1-242 |
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Distribution - Records |
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White Rhino |
In Botswana, between 1974 and 1981, 71 white rhino were reintroduced to Chobe and 19 to Moremi Game Reserves from the Natal Parks Board reserves.
- By 1992 these populations should have grown to ca 216 animals.
- The Rhino & Elephant Foundation et al census conducted during September 1992 found only 19 animals.
- The Natal Parks Board-assisted capture operation in Botswana during February 1993 found only four rhino left, one of which was wounded.
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