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Lundholm, B. 1951. Expedition to the Kaokoveld. African Wildlife 5: 183-184.

Expedition to the Kaokoveld

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Location Namibia Subject Distribution Species White Rhino (simum)

Kaokoveld. The expedition made special efforts to investigate the persistent rumours of the occurrence of Ceratotherium simum in the area, but with only negatibe results. It was observed that the area seems to be far too hilly and thus unsuitable as a good terrain for these animals.

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Location Namibia Subject Distribution Species White Rhino (simum) Year 1952

Return of recent expedition. The whole area is at the same time a Game and a Native Reserve, a position of affairs not always satisfactory, but Natives are few. Since 1935, several species obviously increased, like black rhinoceros.

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