Diceros bicornis - with map on p.22. Rhino is restricted to the western region and southeastern corner of Kaokoland. In 1975, individual rhinos could still be found at Otuzema, Ekoto and the Heowa valley in the east. However, in 1977 no sign of these animals could be found. In fact, at nearly all the localities in the east, rhinos have disappeared. Through careful annotation of identifiable individuals, only 12 different rhinos could be recognized in Kaokoland during this study. It is doubtful that more than 20 rhinos were left in 1977. The species never occurred in large numbers in Kaokoland. Shortridge estimated 40-80 between the Ugab and Kunene rivers. Joubert reported 25, Owen-Smith estimated 150. No calves survived during the study period.
survey May to October 1991. White rhino now number 1564. Population increases were recorded in the southern and central districts where 84% and 12.6% respectively of the white rhino population occur. A single white rhino was seen northeast of Punda Maria. The average white rhino population growth since 1980 is 8.9 %.
