Brooks, M., 1984. Notes
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'Carrying capacity' is a difficult figure to calculate. The ecological carrying capacity of an area is assumed to have been reached when negative feed-backs (from food avid social pressures) result in a stable population size. Black rhinos indicate clearly when they have reached carrying capacity - amongst other things, calves have an increased mortality rate, calving intervals are increased, the age at puberty is delayed, and there is intensified aggression among adults.
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