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Brett, R.A., 1998. Mortality factors and breeding performance of translocated black rhinos in Kenya: 1984-1995. Pachyderm 26: 69-82, figs. 1-8, tables 1-2
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Africa - Eastern Africa - Kenya |
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Translocation - Methods |
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Black Rhino |
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Analysis of 121 black rhino, Kenya, 1984-1995. Performance of recipient populations
The total sample of translocated rhinos had increased by 11.7 % at the end of the 12-year study period, equivalent to a 4.1 % increase per year following translocation. At the end of 1995, there were 88 survivors (79%) out of the original 111 rhinos introduced to new reserves. Breeding performance was highly variable, with only two populations (Lake Nakuru and Ngulia) showing significant population growth (41% and 45% respectively), while two reserves (Lewa Downs and Ol Pejeta) have had significant mortality, equalling or exceeding the numberof calves born. The Tsavo East IPZ has had insufficient time since minimum stocking to show appreciable population growth, and the founder stock has sine been doubled by further translocations of surplus rhinos from Nairobi NP since 1995.
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