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Anonymous 1965. The first rhino calves born in the Kruger. Oryx 8 (1): 32.

The first rhino calves born in the Kruger

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Location South Africa Subject Distribution Species White Rhino (simum)

Between Nov 1963 and Oct 1964, 86 white rhino translocated from Umfolozi to Kruger NP. In Nov 1964, the first calf was seen, and since then 2 more have been seen. The white rhino had become extinct before the park was declared. The first animals offered by Natal Parks Board were taken in 1961. The cost of transport was borne by Messrs. Total Oil Products.

Note
Location South Africa Subject Distribution Species White Rhino (simum)

Between Nov 1963 and Oct 1964, 86 white rhino transferred from Umfolozi to Kruger NP.

Note
Location South Africa Subject Distribution Species White Rhino (simum)

A bull Ceratotherium simum charged a pride of lions and sent one male lion clean through the strong boundary fence.

Note
Location South Africa Subject Distribution Species White Rhino (simum) Year 1965

Male 'Oldeani' suffers unknown sickness, slowly getting better.

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