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McCulloch, B.; Achard, P.L., 1969. Mortalities associated with the capture, translocation, trade and exhibition of black rhinoceroses, Diceros bicornis. International Zoo Yearbook 9: 184-191
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Africa - Eastern Africa - Tanzania |
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Translocation - Methods |
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Black Rhino |
Rhinoceroses were captured in daylight. They were chased, usually one at a time, and noosed from one of two pursuing vehicles. Once caught, the rhinoceroses were cast, hobbled, loaded on to a lorry, taken to camp and then released in individual holding pens. At some stages of the work blood slides were prepared and prophylactic drugs were administered at capture. Most, but not all, of the animals were allocated numbers.
Lamai, 1964. There was one death directly attributable to capture. A rhinoceros (3474) charged the catching truck at full force, staggered back dazed and died almost immediately. No postmortem examination was carried out.
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