 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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Black Rhino |
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Diceros bicornis - there were 45 deaths among the black rhino population in the reserve. These deaths were caused by a mysterious disease which baffled even officials from the Government Veterinary Department. The deaths occurred in the most thickly populated black rhino area and the epidemic suddenly ceased by end of October. Six further deaths were caused by fighting, snaring and falling over a cliff.
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