Morkel, P
Radcliffe, R.W.; Jago, M.; Morkel, P.; Morkel, E.; Du Preez, P.; Beytell, P.; Kotting, B.; Manuel, B.; DuPreez, J.H.; Miller, M.; Felippe, J.; Parry, S.A.; Gleed, R.D. 2021. The pulmonary and metabolic effects of suspension by the feet compared with lateral recumbency in immobilized black rhinoceroses (Diceros bicornis) captured by aerial darting. Journal of Wildlife Diseases 57 (2): 357–367. doi.org/10.7589/2019-08-202
Morkel, P.; Picinelli, P. 2019. Updates in African Rhinoceros field immobilization and translocation. In: Fowler's Zoo and Wild Animal Medicine Current Therapy vol. 9: 692-698 - https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-323-55228-8.00098-9.
Radcliffe, R.W.; Morkel, P.; Jago, M.; Taft, A.; Du Preez, P.; Miller, M.; Candra, D.; Nydam, D.V.; Barry, J.S.; Gleed, R.D. 2014. Pulmonary dead space in free-ranging immobilized Black Rhinoceroses (Diceros bicornis) in Namibia. Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine 45 (2): 263-271.
Burroughs, R.; Hofmeyr, M.; Morkel, P.; Kock, M.D.; Kock, R.; Meltzer, D.A.G. 2013. Chemical immobilization – individual species requirements – white rhinoceros. In: Chemical and Physical Restraint of Wild Animals. p. 223.
Jago, M.; Miller, M.; Radcliffe, R.W.; Morkel, P.; Du Preez, P.; Taft, A.; Candra, D.; Nydam, D.V.; Olea-Popelka, F.; Gleed, R.D. 2012. African rhinos in peril: studying endangered rhinos helps combat increased threats. DVM Magazine 2011 (September-October): 14-16.
Du Preez, P.; Taft, A.; Radcliffe, R.W.; Morkel, P.; Jago, M.; Nydam, D.V.; Lain, D.; Miller, M.; Gleed, R.D. 2011. Influence of position on ventilation in the African black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis) undergoing anesthesia in the wild. Proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the Society for Technology in Anesthesia 2011: 26.
Morkel, P. 2011. Nashornwilderei: ich befurchte wir mussen uns auf einen langen kampf einstellen. ZGF-Gorilla 2011 (3): 10-11.
Westhuizen, E. van der; Morkel, P.; Groenendyk, J.; Lewis, C.; Sayer, E.; Westhuizen, H.F. van der; Dunham, K.M. 2010. The re-introduction of the black rhinoceros to North Luangwa National Park, Zambia. In: Soorae, P. S. (ed.), Global re-introduction perspectives: Additional case-studies from around the globe. IUCN/SSC Re-introduction Specialist Group Abu Dhabi, UAE: 249-253.
Morkel, P.; Kennedy-Benson, A. 2007. Translocating black rhino: current techniques for capture, transport, boma care, release and post-release monitoring. Report to AfRSG: pp. i-v, 1-85.
Mills, A.; Morkel, P.; Amiyo, A.; Runyoro, V.; Borner, M.; Thirgood, S. 2006. Managing small populations in practice: black rhino Diceros bicornis michaeli in the Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania. Oryx 40 (3): 319-323.
Fyumagwa, R.D.; Mkumbo, S.S.; Morkel, P. 2004. Remote treatment of black rhinos against babesiosis in Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania. Pachyderm 37: 80-83.
Hilsberg, S.; Morkel, P.; Borner, M. 2003. Conservation medicine in action: ongoing investigations into a severe disease outbreak in the Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania during 2000-2001. Proceedings of the Wildlife Disease Association Annual Conference 52: 37-38.
Nyhof, A.M.; Penzhorn, B.L.; Lynen, G.; Mollel, J.O.; Morkel, P.; Bekker, C.P.J.; Jongejan, F. 2003. Babesia bicornis sp.nov. and Theileria bicornis sp.nov.: tick-borne parasites associated with mortality in the black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis). Journal of Clinical Microbiology 41 (5): 2249-2254.
Mills, A.; Morkel, P.; Runyoro, V.; Amiyo, A.; Muruthi, P.; Binamungu, T.; Borner, M.; Thirgood, S. 2003. Management of black rhino in the Ngorongoro Crater: A report on the workshop held at Serena Lodge, Ngorongoro, 3-4 September 2003. Nairobi, African Wildlife Foundation. pp. i-v, 1-21.
Morkel, P. 2003. Funf Riesen fur Sambia: Nashorner auf grosser Fahrt. Gorilla (Mitteilungen der Zoologischen Gesellchaft Frankfurt) 2003 (1): 17-18.
Radcliffe, R.W.; Hofmeyr, M.; Morkel, P.; Emslie, R.H.; Mavterson, C.; Buss, P. 2002. In situ ultrasonographic reproductive evalution of the female black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis) and white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) in South Africa, year 2. Interim report USFWS RTCF (unpublished). [unpaginated].
Karesh, W.B.; Hillman Smith, K.; Smith, F.; Atalia, M.; Morkel, P.; Torres, A.; House, C.; Braselton, W.E.; Dierenfeld, E.S. 1997. Elephants, buffalo, kob, and rhinoceros: immobilization, telemetry and health evaluations. Proceedings of the American Association of Zoo Veterinarians 1997: 296-300, tables 1-3.
Kock, M.D.; Morkel, P.; Atkinson, M.W.; Foggin, C. 1995. Chemical immobilization of free-ranging white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum simum) in Hwange and Matobo National Parks, Zimbabwe, using combinations of Etorphine (M99), Fentanyl, Xylazine, and Detomidine. Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine 26 (2): 207-219, figs. 1-2, table 1.
Knight, M.H.; Morkel, P. 1994. Assessment of the proposed Mkomazi Rhino sanctuary, Mkomazi Game Reserve, Tanzania. Report to Mkomazi Game Reserve, Tanzania. pp. 1-15.
Heerden, J. van; Keffen, R.H.; Kuhn, F.; Rogers, P.S.; Morkel, P.; Atalia, N.; Raath, J.P.; Kernes, D.J. 1994. Clinical pathology parameters in white, black and northern white rhinos.
Morkel, P. 1994. Chemical immobilization of the black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis).
Morkel, P. 1993. Chemical immobilisation of northern white rhino Ceratotherium simum cottoni.
Hillman Smith, K.; Atalia, M.; Morkel, P.; Smith, F. 1993. Rhino work in Zaire. REF Journal 8: 10-13, figs. 1-2.
Kock, M.D.; Morkel, P. 1993. Normal physiological parameters and morbidity and mortality associated with capture, translocation and long-term holding of free-ranging black rhinoceros.
Jessup, D.A.; Kock, M.D.; Morkel, P. 1993. Health data gained from black rhino immobilized for relocation.






