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Reference Base  The adaptation of wild animals translocated to new areas ... |
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| Title: |
The adaptation of wild animals translocated to new areas in South West Africa |
| Author(s): |
Hofmeyr, J.M. |
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1975 |
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pp. 126-131, fig. 1 |
| Reference From: | Reid, R.L. 1975 Proceedings of the Third World Confence on animal production. Sydney, Sydney University Press |
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Africa - Southern Africa - Namibia
Ecology - Interspecific Relations
Black Rhino
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| Attacks by lions (Panthera leo) on adult rhinos have been seen on two occasions in the Okaukeujo and Halali areas. Although the rhinos were able to ward off their offenders, they can by no means be considered safe when confronted by a large pride of lions. Herbert and Austen (1972) record the k... |
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Africa - Southern Africa - Namibia
Ecology - Population
Black Rhino
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| The largest concentration occurs in the Koabendes-Kaross paddock with an estimated population density of one rhino to 600 ha. |
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Africa - Southern Africa - Namibia
Behaviour - Fighting
Black Rhino
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| After translocation
Several individuals were involved in mortal combat, which took place two to ten weeks after being set free. Four animals (three bulls and one cow) were known to have succumbed from fatal wounds. A heifer died of an unknown cause. In one instance it was necessary to recaptu... |
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Africa - Southern Africa - Namibia
Translocation - Methods
African Rhino Species
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| To avoid aimless wandering, especially in waterless areas, the rhino were kept in wooden constructed bomas for a variable period. They were released one by one over a period of a few days. Several animals frequently returned to the bomas, where water was available. They showed considerable resp... |
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