In 1976 there were 2500 in Tsavo, which means some 4500 in Kenya.
In 1968 Goddard estimated 6000 in Tsavo, extrapolated to 11000 in the whole of Kenya.
Records on hunting are incomplete, but as follows. Rhinos hunted Year Licenses issued Rhinos shot 1969 29 17 1970 25 1971 41 1972 34 9 1973 60 23 End
In 1976 there were 2500 in Tsavo, which means some 4500 in Kenya.
In 1968 Goddard estimated 6000 in Tsavo, extrapolated to 11000 in the whole of Kenya.
1976, Kenya, Rhino horn Shs. 900 per kg
1975, Kenya, Rhino horn Shs. 233 per kg.
Report for Customs & Excise for 1976. The report shows that 3,339 kg of rhino horn was exported from Kenya in 1976. At an average weight of 2.1 kg, this means the export represents 1600 horns. It would be about 1200 rhinos as the back horn is often discarded. Official figures for last years Year Weight Horns Approx.no rhinos 1969 2497 lbs 540 390 1970 1093 kg 520 380 1971 1472 kg 700 525 1972 8370 kg 4000 3000 1973 3182 kg 1510 1140 1974 838 kg 400 300 1975 4783 kg 2230 1650 1976 3339 kg 1600 1200 Records on hutning are incomplete, but as follows Rhinos hunted Year Licenses issued Rhinos shot 1969 29 17 1970 25 1971 41 1972 34 9 1973 60 23 End
