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Rosevear, D.R. 1953. Checklist and atlas of Nigerian mammals. Lagos, Nigerian Government. pp. 1-131.

Checklist and atlas of Nigerian mammals

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Location Nigeria Subject Distribution Species African Rhinos

Very rare and local.

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Location Nigeria Subject Distribution Species African Rhinos Year 1953

Map of distribution in Nigeria

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Location Nigeria Subject Distribution Species African Rhinos

Habitat in Nigeria, mostly Sufan Savannah.

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Location Nigeria Subject Distribution Species African Rhinos

Longest in Kenya 53 ? inches, but in Nigeria 2 feet is a good one.

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Location Nigeria Subject Distribution Species African Rhinos

Weight 2-3 tons when mature

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Location Nigeria Subject Distribution Species African Rhinos

Type locality ? Cape of Good Hope

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Location Nigeria Subject Distribution Species African Rhinos

Height at shoulders 5 feet or more when mature

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