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Reference Base  Chemical immobilization of the black rhinoceros (Diceros ... |
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Chemical immobilization of the black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis) |
| Author(s): |
Morkel, P. |
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1994 |
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pp. 128-135 |
| Reference From: | Penzhorn, B.L. et al. 1994 Proceedings of a symposium on rhinos as game ranch animals. Onderstepoort, Republic of South Africa, 9-10 September 1994, pp. i-iv, 1-242 |
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Africa
Distribution - Status
Black Rhino
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| less than 2500 black rhino in Africa |
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Translocation - Immobilization
All Rhino Species
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| History of anesthezia. Chemical immobilization is an essential tool for the management of this endangered species, especially for translocation, treatment of injuries, marking and dehorning. Until the early 1960's black rhino were still physically caught with ropes from a pursuing vehicle. Che... |
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Physiology
Black Rhino
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| and sweat after heavy exertion |
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Physiology
Black Rhino
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| Respiratory rate and depth is the most important function to be monitored in the immobilized rhino. Respiration is best monitored by watching the chest movement or, in the case of an immobilized rhino being transported on a sledge where it is difficult to watch chest movement, a hand close to th... |
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Physiology
Black Rhino
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| Body temperature is an important parameter to be monitored in the immobilized black rhino and the best indicator of the degree of exertion before and during induction. It is important to remember that rhino are thermolabile and their body temperature varies slightly during the day as the ambient... |
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Translocation - Immobilization
Black Rhino
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| Anesthezia technique in Diceros bicornis. Black rhino are good candidates for chemical immobilization. If darted correctly, with the right drugs, at the right dose, induction is quick and predictable, excitement is minimal, and the vital functions are well maintained. Nevertheless, for a numbe... |
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Africa - Southern Africa - South Africa
Ecology - Food
Black Rhino
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| South Africa. Black rhino are browsers. |
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Behaviour - Towards Man
Black Rhino
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| They are usually solitary and generally hostile when disturbed. |
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Behaviour - Social Behaviour
Black Rhino
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| They are usually solitary and generally hostile when disturbed. |
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Africa - Southern Africa - South Africa
Ecology - Food
Black Rhino
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| South Africa. Black rhino are browsers. |
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