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Behaviour - Daily Routine |
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Black Rhino |
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I have come across numerous rubbing places in my travels, but can only think of 5 such places where the rocks were other than sandstone. In the Kafue NP in Zambia I know of three such rocks (still being used) but in each case there is the possibility that water had something to do with it somewhere along the line, none of these rocks were faceted as shown in Skead's photo, probably because the present rock is granite and does not have an angular structure. I draw attention to the possibility of water action as one such pinnacle was smoother on the north east side than elsewhere. I noted at the time (1960) that this rock probably rested in the river bed (Kafue) and was worn by the current. These rocks are still being used by wildlife, especially buffalo and elephant.
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