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| Title: |
Botswana's rhinos - a sad tale |
| Author(s): |
Anonymous |
| Year published: |
1993 |
| Journal: |
Newsletter Okavango Wildlife Society |
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1993 (1) |
| Pages: |
10-11 |
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| File: |
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Africa - Southern Africa - Botswana
Distribution - Records
White Rhino
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| Aerial surveu on 17 Sep 1992 found 7 white rhino in Botswana. Following the survey, Rhino & Elephant Foundation submitted a report to the Director, Department of Wildlife & national Parks recommending that either the rhinos were dehorned, or collars fitted, or preferably, be relocated to the pro... |
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Africa - Southern Africa - Botswana
Distribution - Records
White Rhino
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| Aerial survey on 17 Sep 1992 found 7 white rhino in Botswana. Following the survey, Rhino & Elephant Foundation submitted a report to the Director, Department of Wildlife & national Parks recommending that either the rhinos were dehorned, or collars fitted, or preferably, be relocated to the pro... |
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Africa - Southern Africa - Botswana
Distribution - Records
African Rhino Species
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| Aerial census in 1992 - no black rhino were found. A total of 7 white rhino were counted. Allowing for errors in the survey, as many as 12 may exist. |
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Africa - Southern Africa - Botswana
Distribution - Records
White Rhino
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| The Okavango Wildlife Society had arranged for the translocation of over 70 white rhino to Botswana in the 1970's. The population flourished initially and estimated numbers of 100-150 were being mentioned as recently as 1990. |
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Botswana's rhinos - a sad tale
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