 Reference Base  A study of the survival means of the black rhino (Diceros... |
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Loutit, B.D., 1984. A study of the survival means of the black rhino (Diceros bicornis) in the arid areas of Damaraland and Skeleton Coast Park. Quagga 7: 4-5, figs. 1-3
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Africa - Southern Africa - Namibia |
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Distribution - Records |
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African Rhino Species |
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When poaching of rhinos and elephants in Damaraland reached a peak in 1981-2, the Namibia Wildlife Trust was formed and field staff were employed in a successful operation to patrol and report to the officials of the Division of Nature Conservation. The NWT was sponsored by the People's Trust for Endangered Species, the Endangered Wildlife Trust, the Foundation to Save Africa's Endangered Wildlife, the Wildlife Society of SWA/Namibia, and local business houses. In April 1984 the control of the project was taken over by the Endangered Wildlife Trust. Present field staff comprise a senior field officer, his assistant and six auxiliary game scouts appointed by Herero headmen, under the supervision of Garth Owen-Smith who is based at the Damaraland headquarters. The camp and radio equipment was donated by Consolidated Diamond Mines (Pty) Ltd.
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