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Viljoen, P.J., 1982. The distribution and population status of the larger mammals in Kaokoland, South West Africa/Namibia.. Cimbebasia (A) 7 (2): 5-33, figs. 1-10
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Africa - Southern Africa - Namibia |
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Distribution - Records |
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Black Rhino |
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Diceros bicornis - with map on p.22. Rhino is restricted to the western region and southeastern corner of Kaokoland. In 1975, individual rhinos could still be found at Otuzema, Ekoto and the Heowa valley in the east. However, in 1977 no sign of these animals could be found. In fact, at nearly all the localities in the east, rhinos have disappeared. Through careful annotation of identifiable individuals, only 12 different rhinos could be recognized in Kaokoland during this study. It is doubtful that more than 20 rhinos were left in 1977.
The species never occurred in large numbers in Kaokoland. Shortridge estimated 40-80 between the Ugab and Kunene rivers. Joubert reported 25, Owen-Smith estimated 150. No calves survived during the study period.
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