Square-lipped rhino transported in Uganda

Translocation carried out in March 1961. As a result of extensive poaching in the West Nile and Madi districts, it was decided to transport 20 to Murchison Falls NP. Ten were moved before the rainy season put an end to the operations and of these 7 are still believed to be doing well, although only 4 have been seen recently. Two, previously injured, died shortly after release, and a young calf, whose mother was one of those that succumbed, is being reared at park headquarters. It is hoped to add a further 10 animals from the same area next year.