South Africa. Intense dislike would seem evident on the part of both species of rhino for any non-indigenous plant, shrub or article. A Black Rhino which entered he Chief Conservator's garden on numerous occasions persistently destroyed oleanders, tree dahlias and other exotic shrubs. In one night the animal flattened six out of seven Guava trees, but on all occasions indigenous trees and shrubs were left undisturbed. It is commonly believed that the Black Rhino feeds exclusively on acacia thorn trees. The Chief Conservator watched an adult bull in Hluhluwe leave the acacia shrub and for ten minutes feed on the strong-smelling, mint-like weed Lantana salvifolia.
In Umfolozi, where at one time processed timber poles were being used, the square-lipped rhino made a regaular habit of dispersing the stacks of treated timber, som epoles being found up to 50 yards from the pile with horn marks clearly evident.
South Africa. Intense dislike would seem evident on the part of both species of rhino for any non-indigenous plant, shrub or article. A Black Rhino which entered he Chief Conservator's garden on numerous occasions persistently destroyed oleanders, tree dahlias and other exotic shrubs. In one night the animal flattened six out of seven Guava trees, but on all occasions indigenous trees and shrubs were left undisturbed. It is commonly believed that the Black Rhino feeds exclusively on acacia thorn trees. The Chief Conservator watched an adult bull in Hluhluwe leave the acacia shrub and for ten minutes feed on the strong-smelling, mint-like weed Lantana salvifolia.
In Umfolozi, where at one time processed timber poles were being used, the square-lipped rhino made a regaular habit of dispersing the stacks of treated timber, som epoles being found up to 50 yards from the pile with horn marks clearly evident.
In Umfolozi, where processed timber poles were being used, a Ceratotherium simum made a regular habit of dispersing the stacks of treated timber, some poles being found up to 50 yards from the pile with horn marks clearly evident.
A Black Rhino entered the Chief Conservator's garden on numerous occasions persistently destroying oleanders, tree dahlias and other exotic shrubs. In one night the animal flattened 6 out of 7 Chinese Guava trees, but indigenous trees and shrubs were left undisturbed.
Provocation to tourists During the Christmas holidays a large party of Durban visitors went into Hluhluwe in two cars, accompanied by Native Game Guard Zeta, who has been employed there for 16 years. On a side track in the Amanzibomvu area the party came upon 9 black rhino and were compelled to stop. One rhino, a battle-scarred old female, approached the leading car and apparently without malice, placed its head under the rear mudguard and commenced to rock the vehicle. The Game Guard, with commendable courage and presence of mind, got out of the car and dealt the rhino a blow on the head with his belt, to which latter his handcuffs are always attached. Surprised at this attack the rhino moved off and was encouraged in its retreat by the Game Guard who threw his belt at the animal, which carried the handcuffs round its horns for some 100 yards before freeing itself and disappearing into dense bush. This may perhaps be regarded as the first occasion upon which a rhino has been placed under arrest. The car was not damaged and the occupants, having recovered from their fright, regarded the episode as an unique experience.
