Haywood, A.H., 1937. Game animals of West Africa. Journal of the Royal African Society 36 (145): 421-432
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Africa - Western Africa - Nigeria |
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Distribution - Records |
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Black Rhino |
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The black rhinoceros is believed to be confined to Northern Nigeria. Its distribution there is itself extremely limited, being restricted to a small area in the north-east. There is no doubt that rhino in Northern Nigeria have decreased very considerably during the past 25 years owing to their excessive destruction by the natives. This species is in List 'B'
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Game animals of West Africa
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