Reference from
Mundy, P.J. 1984. Rhinoceros in South and South West Africa. Proceedings of a Workshop held at Pilanesberg Game Reserve, Bophuthatswana, 15 and 16 February 1984. Johannesburg, Endangered Wildlife Trust. pp. 1-25.
Note
Location
South Africa
Subject
Distribution
Species
White Rhino (simum)
Transvaal - Ceratotherium simum. Two animals were introduced in 1964 and four in 1966. By 1983 there were 59 in provincial nature reserves, with a rate of increase of 2-8%. By 1983 about 60% of the province had been surveyed, and 336 white rhinos were counted on 30 private ranches. We estimate that the Transvaal holds about 500 animals. The Transvaal Nature Conservation Division only permits a ranch to have rhinos after an inspection has been made: the Division also does a follow-up. The necessity for bomas is individually assessed.
