Reference Base The effect of drought on the large mammal populations of ... |
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Dunham, K.M., 1994. The effect of drought on the large mammal populations of the Zambezi riverine woodlands. Journal of Zoology, London 234: 489-526, figs. 1-16, tables 1-2
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Africa - Southern Africa - Zimbabwe |
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Ecology - Population |
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Black Rhino |
The density on the floodplain during October averaged 0.05 (0.013) per km? in 1981-1985. This was equivalent to 2.43 (0.27) rhino seen per 100 km driven. Between Oct 1985 and Oct 1986, the mean number seen decreased to 0.14 (0.28) per 100 km. Only 7 rhino were observed along the ecotone: six before the end of July 1983 and the last during Oct 1986.
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