There may still be a population, possibly even a reasonable one, in the Golongossa hunting reserve in western C.A.R., but this must be further investigated. There could especially be further hopes in C.A.R.. but none of these countries are easy places to search for or find rhinos.
There may still be a population, possibly even a reasonable one, in the Golongossa hunting reserve in western C.A.R., but this must be further investigated.
at least 13-20, possibly more
There may be some in Southern National Park, but again at a very low density and severely threatened by next season's poaching. A few individuals probably still remain in the Meshra area, but with little or no future possibilities there.
One or two remain at Murchison Falls NP.
In Southern Sudan, some almost certainly still remain in the Shambe area, particularly in the north west, but at a very low density.
A few individuals probably still remain in the Meshra area, but with little or no future possibilities there.
Proposals for conservation of Ceratotherium simum cottoni. It is suggested that the priority actions are: 1. Conservation action first and foremost for the rhinos in Garamba in the context of re-development of functional conservation in the Park and of other aspects of the ecosystem, with close monitoring on the progress of such, and contingency plans. 2. The 'intermediate' aid to Shambe and further aid to anti-poaching and/or rhino capture in Sudan as seen fit. 3. Negotiation of the possibility of catching some rhinos in Sudan for temporary improved protection. 4. Negotiation of the possibilities of forming a second breeding nucleus by amalgamating singletons and others with no future. 5. Investigation of the situation in C.A.R. 6. Consideration of aid for the group at Dvur Kralove if required. AERSG are still concerned that there be guaranteed plans for captive breeding should in situ conservation efforts fail.
