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Title: |
Black rhino kills male lion |
Author(s): |
Morinte, J.; Keter, P. |
Year published: |
2000 |
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CCA Ecological Journal |
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2 |
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37 |
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Africa - Eastern Africa - Kenya
Behaviour - Social Behaviour
Black Rhino
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The sub-adult lions had probably never encountered a rhino before and jumped up at it. This appeared to anger the rhino which snorted and rushed at the nearest lion -the large male. |
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Africa - Eastern Africa - Kenya
Ecology - Interspecific Relations
Black Rhino
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At about 22h00 on 16/11/98, we happened upon the dominant male lion of the Kichwa Pride close to the airstrip; he had been mating during the day and was bloated after a big meal. Out of the darkness, a Black Rhino appeared and it was soon encircled by the pride. The well-fed male showed no inte... |
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