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Reference Base  Further report on the development of Saanane Island, and ... |
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Further report on the development of Saanane Island, and its role in wildlife conservation in East Africa |
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MacCulloch, B.; Jonathan, J.; Dunnett, S.C. |
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1969 |
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International Zoo Yearbook |
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9 |
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139-142 |
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Africa - Eastern Africa - Tanzania
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| Saanane Island, Tanzania - Diceros bicornis. A pair of Black rhinoceroses Diceros bicornis bicorizis were brought to Saanane in late 1964. The female gave birth to a calf in May 1965. By July 1965, all three rhinoceroses were suffering from corneal opacities. Oral administration of vitamin A ... |
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| The bull rhinoceros subsequently showed bouts of diarrhoea which appeared to respond to vitamin A therapy. The administration of vitamin A was established as routine practice. Unexpectedly, in September 1967, this male had a peracute attack of diarrhoea and died within twenty-four hours. Post-... |
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