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Africa - Eastern Africa - Kenya |
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Distribution - Records |
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White Rhino |
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Having consulted Peter Jenkins 1 wish to comment on W. E H. Ansell's remarks in 'Lake Nakuru Black Rhinoceros Sanctuary' (Oryx, 26 (4), 236). There are doubts as to whether there are two subspecies of white rhino; it appears to be accepted by genetic experts that the difference between the northern and southern white rhinos is negligible. It is known that the white rhino occurred throughout East Africa in prehistoric times. White rhinos are being reintroduced successfully into many areas of Kenya from South Africa where there is a surplus due to successful conservation measures. Instead of being concerned over minute differences between subspecies, it might be more to the point if Kenya's example were followed and this surplus be introduced into more areas of East Africa rather than being shot by trophy hunters.
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Rhinos in Kenya
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