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Title: Assessment of reproductive status of the black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis) in the wild
Author(s): Brett, R.A.; Hodges, J.K.; Wanjohi, E.
Year published: 1989
Journal: Symposium of the Zoological Society of London
Volume: 61
Pages: 147-161, 3 figures, 3 tables
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Location:
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Species:
Africa - Eastern Africa - Kenya
Distribution - Status
Black Rhino
The number of black rhinoceros remaining in Kenya is estimated to be in the region of 400. Much money and effort is being spent on measures to protect and manage the few viable black rhinoceros populations remaining in Kenya within special sanctuaries or reserves where their interests are paramo...
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Location:
Subject:
Species:
Africa - Eastern Africa - Kenya
Distribution - Records
Black Rhino
Ol Ari Nyiro Ranch. Data and samples were gathered from known individuals among an indigenous population of 47 black rhinoceros resident on Ol Ari Nyiro ranch, Laikipia, Kenya. This is an unfenced cattle and sheep range of c. 400 km? of lower highland bush country at an altitude of 1600-2000 m...
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Location:
Subject:
Species:
Africa - Eastern Africa - Kenya
Ecology - Population
Black Rhino
The home range sizes of six adult male black rhinoceroses are shown in Table 1, set against the width of their hind footprint, which is used as an. index of body size. There is a clear positive association between these two variables, indicating that the home range sizes of males increase as the...
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Location:
Subject:
Species:
Africa - Eastern Africa - Kenya
Reproduction - Management methods
Black Rhino
Urine sampling in males and females. The number of black rhinoceros remaining in Kenya is estimated to be in the region of 400. Much money and effort is being spent on measures to protect and manage the few viable black rhinoceros populations remaining in Kenya within special sanctuaries or rese...
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Location:
Subject:
Species:
Africa - Eastern Africa - Kenya
Morphology - Size
Black Rhino
Kenya. Table 1. Comparison of home range size and hind footprint width in male black rhinoceros. Rhinoceros Hind foot Home range I.D. width (cm) size (km') L 21.75 54 Z 21.5 31 U 21.0 31 X 20.5 25 M2 20.5 17 ...
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