 Reference Base  The recolonisation history of the square-lipped (white) r... |
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Pienaar, U. de V., 1970. The recolonisation history of the square-lipped (white) rhinoceros Ceratotherium simum simum (Burchell) in the Kruger National Park (October 1961 - November 1969). Koedoe 13: 157-169, pls. 1-4, figs. 1-4
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Africa - Southern Africa - South Africa |
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Reproduction |
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White Rhino |
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Kruger NP bomas. the cow 'Kwangulatelo' was observed to mate on 23 November 1965 and gave birth to a bull calf on 14 March 1967 -giving a gestation period of not quite 16 months. This calf, which was christened 'Shaben' was first observed to commence grazing on 16 July, 1967 i.e. 4 months after birth.
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