 Reference Base  14th Annual Report, 1 April 1961 - 31 March 1962. Typewr... |
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Natal Parks Board, 1962. 14th Annual Report, 1 April 1961 - 31 March 1962. Typewritten Report. Pietermaritzburg, NPB, pp. 1-35
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Africa - Southern Africa - South Africa |
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Distribution - Records |
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White Rhino |
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The immobilizing of white rhino continued very succesfully in Umfolozi. Over 30 rhinos were captured, some for purely experimental purposes, whilst others were removed to Kruger NP, Willem Pretorius GR, and to Mkuzi and Ndumu GR. The beginning of this very important project was mentioned in the 13 th annual report. In June 1961, what had been merely an interesting experiment became a succesful operation of great practical value. Dr A.M. harthoorn revisited Umfolozi GR and brought with him a new combination of drugs which proved suitable for immobilizing white rhino. Much work was needed to evolve a technique for the capture and translocation of the animals, but the whole operation became a remarkable example of what may be achieved by good teamwork.
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