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Ansell, W.F.H. 1959. Further data on Northern Rhodesian ungulates. Mammalia 23 (3): 332-349, table 1.

Further data on Northern Rhodesian ungulates

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Location Zambia Subject Distribution Species Black Rhino (bicornis)

In Barotse the species, though apparently rather localized, was once widespread east of the Zambesi river, definite records existing for all districts except Mongu. West of the Zambessi the only indication I have been able to find is from the District Co

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Location Zambia Subject Distribution Species Black Rhino (bicornis) Year 1959

former localities. Kasempa district about 25' E. 13.55' S. A record obtained from an old Game Guard who recalls seeing a rhino several years ago at the Loba stream where be used to live. This is accepted as entirely reliable.

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Location Zambia Subject Distribution Species Black Rhino (bicornis) Year 1959

In Kalabo District no record of rhinoceros, nor any reason to suppose that they may have ever existed there.

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Location Zambia Subject Distribution Species Black Rhino (bicornis) Year 1959

There is no record of any sort as far as I have been able to trace from Kabompo, Mwinilunga or Solwezi districts. Possibly it may have occurred at one time in extreme eastern and southeastern Solwezi near the Ndola border.

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Location Zambia Subject Distribution Species Black Rhino (bicornis) Year 1959

There is no record of any sort as far as I have been able to trace from western Balovale. Local information is that rhino were present a very long time ago in eastern Balovale north of the boma, and around the Kabompo- Zambesi confluence. 'I'here is no

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Location Zambia Subject Distribution Species Black Rhino (bicornis) Year 1959

former localities. Extreme north-east Mankoya near the Lalafuta source, about 25.30' E. 14.35' S. where Game Guards reported spoor of a pair in 1950. This is considered reliable. Northern Makoya. G. E. Curtis, formerly Assistant Director of Game and

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