Ansell, W.F.H., 1978. The mammals of Zambia. Chilanga, The National Parks and Wildlife Service, pp. i-v, i-ii, 1-120
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Africa - Eastern Africa - Kenya |
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Distribution - Records |
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White Rhino |
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The letter on the Lake Nakuru Black Rhinoceros Sanctuary (Oryx, 26, 174-177) states, 'This sanctuary was always intended as a sanctuary for both black and white rhinos...' Why? The white rhinoceros is not indigenous to Kenya, and those imported have been the southern subspecies, Ceratotherium simum simum, which is not endangered. There might be something to be said for Kenya trying to help conserve the seriously endangered northem subspecies, Ceratotherium simum cottoni, even though it too is not indigenous. But it seems misguided to expend what are no doubt limited resources on the southern form.
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