 Reference Base  Lessons from the introduced black rhino population in Pil... |
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Africa - Southern Africa - South Africa |
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Ecology - Population |
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Black Rhino |
Release in Pilanesberg NP - Diceros bicornis. During the early introductions, the abundant space available to the rhino meant that when conflicts arose, there was room to escape. This probably played a role in the success of these early staggered reintroudctions. Subsequent changes in rhino ranges showed that the animals were not truely established until at least 3 years after release.
For later introductions, the established male density was likely a negative factor. Although the total rhino density was only 60 % of ecological carrying capacity, there were 8 adult rhino which commanded water and food resources, leaving little place for young rhino to settle.
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