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| Title: |
The white rhinoceros of the Umfolozi Game Reserve |
| Author(s): |
Kluge, E. |
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1950 |
| Journal: |
African Wildlife |
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4 (2) |
| Pages: |
154-159, figs. 1-3 |
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Africa - Southern Africa - South Africa
Distribution - Status
White Rhino
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| Ceratotherium simum. Another count in 1936 when 226 animals were seen, excluding calves. |
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Africa - Southern Africa - South Africa
Distribution - Status
White Rhino
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| Ceratotherium simum. Early in 1932 a count was made when the number estimated was about 220. |
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Africa - Southern Africa - South Africa
Distribution - Status
White Rhino
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| In October 1948, a cursory preliminary count clearly indicated that the total White Rhino exceeded 300. After this, arrangements were made for two organized counts where special consideration was given to 9a) available water supply which would prevent rhino from wandering over long distances; (b... |
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Africa - Southern Africa - South Africa
Distribution - Records
White Rhino
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| Umfolozi Game Reserve, situated between the White and Black Umfolozi rivers. These rivers do not act as barriers and animals can cross into the adjoining Crown lands and Native Reserves, especially during the dry winter months when the rivers are low. Reports are occasionally received of White ... |
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Africa - Southern Africa - South Africa
Distribution - Records
White Rhino
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| During certain months of the year, deaths are also reported in the Umfolozi GR. These deaths, amounting to about 5 per annum, mostly result from injuries sustained when fighting. |
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Africa - Southern Africa - South Africa
Distribution - Records
Black Rhino
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| Although it is known that a few Black Rhino exist in the Mona and the Toboti-Gcoyi areas, these were not recorded as such. Only 2 black rhino were recorded from the Munyana area in the Southern Crown lands. |
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Africa - Southern Africa - South Africa
Diseases - Reasons of death
White Rhino
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| During certain months of the year, deaths are also reported in the Umfolozi GR. These deaths, amounting to about 5 per annum, mostly result from injuries sustained when fighting. |
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The white rhinoceros of the Umfolozi Game Reserve
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