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Geldenhuys, L.J. 1994. Dehorning black rhino: the Namibian experience.

Dehorning black rhino: the Namibian experience

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Penzhorn, B.L.; Kriek, N.P.J. 1994. Proceedings of a symposium on rhinos as game ranch animals. Onderstepoort, Republic of South Africa, 9-10 September 1994. pp. i-iv, 1-242.
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Location Namibia Subject Morphology Species Black Rhino (bicornis)

Namibia - horn shape. A rhino horn has a concave base where it fits over the nasal bones. This is especially marked with the anterior horn. This necessitates removing the anterior horn 6,5 cm from its base and the posterior horn 5 cm from its base.

Note
Location Namibia Subject Morphology Species Black Rhino (bicornis)

Namibia - horn shape. A rhino horn has a concave base where it fits over the nasal bones. This is especially marked with the anterior horn. This necessitates removing the anterior horn 6,5 cm from its base and the posterior horn 5 cm from its base.

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