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Thomas, O. 1886. List of mammals obtained and observed on Mount Kilima-Njaro and its vicinity.

List of mammals obtained and observed on Mount Kilima-Njaro and its vicinity

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Johnston, H.H. 1886. The Kilima-Njaro expedition: a record of scientific exploration in Eastern Equatorial Africa, and a general fescription of the natural history, languages, and commerce of the Kilima-Njaro district. London, Kegan Paul, Trench and Co. pp. i-xv, 1-572.
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Location Tanzania Subject Distribution Species Black Rhino (bicornis)

Very common on the elevated plains at the base of Kilima-Njaro but not ascending the mountain itself. Is not found in the true forest, but only in the bush.

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Location Tanzania Subject Distribution Species Black Rhino (bicornis) Year 1886

H.H. Johnston brought three horns collected at Taveita, 2300 feet, end of October.

Note
Location Tanzania Subject Distribution Species Black Rhino (bicornis)

Is not found in the true forest, but only in the bush.

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