Diceros bicornis. Both the African Black Rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis bicornis) and the northern race of the White Rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simium cottoni) are present in Uganda. The Black Rhinoceros is comparatively common in the northern section of the Murchison Falls Park and is well distributed throughout the area to the north of the River Nile. A rough estimate puts their number in the region of one hundred and fifty. They are frequently to be seen and appear to be holding their ground well.
Ceratotherium simum. Both the African Black Rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis bicornis) and the northern race of the White Rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simium cottoni) are present in Uganda, the latter in an extremely limited habitat in the West NiIe District.
Ceratotherium simum. There has been a certain amount of discussion recently as to the possibility and desirability of introducing the White Rhinoceros into the Murchison Park. Some preliminary biological work has been carried out to ascertain suitability of habitat. In its own area the White Rhinoceros is threatened, to a certain extent, by poaching and the increasing pressure of a dense human population. The move to the Murchison Park will only be carried out, should it prove impossible to control these factors and should it be necessary for the preservation of this rare species in Uganda. Whilst the present writer would welcome this interesting and friendly species in his park, he hopes that the move may prove unnecessary for several reasons, which need not be entered into here.
The Black Rhinoceros is comparatively common in the northern section of the Murchison Falls Park and is well distributed throughout the area to the north of the River Nile. A rough estimate puts their number in the region of one hundred and fifty. They are frequently to be seen and appear to be holding their ground well.
