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Kluge, E.B. 1950. The white rhinoceros of the Umfolozi Game Reserve. African Wildlife 4 (2): 154-159, figs. 1-3.

The white rhinoceros of the Umfolozi Game Reserve

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Location South Africa Subject Distribution Species White Rhino (simum)

Ceratotherium simum. Another count in 1936 when 226 animals were seen, excluding calves.

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Location South Africa Subject Distribution Species White Rhino (simum) Year 1932

Ceratotherium simum. Early in 1932 a count was made when the number estimated was about 220.

Note
Location South Africa Subject Distribution Species White Rhino (simum) Year 1950

Umfolozi Game Reserve, situated between the White and Black Umfolozi rivers. These rivers do not act as barriers and animals can cross into the adjoining Crown lands and Native Reserves, especially during the dry winter months when the rivers are low. Reports are occasionally received of White Rhino straying into native reserves where they are injured or killed by natives.

Note
Location South Africa Subject Distribution Species White Rhino (simum) Year 1950

During certain months of the year, deaths are also reported in the Umfolozi GR. These deaths, amounting to about 5 per annum, mostly result from injuries sustained when fighting.

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Location South Africa Subject Distribution Species White Rhino (simum) Year 1950

Although it is known that a few Black Rhino exist in the Mona and the Toboti-Gcoyi areas, these were not recorded as such. Only 2 black rhino were recorded from the Munyana area in the Southern Crown lands.

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Location South Africa Subject Distribution Species White Rhino (simum)

During certain months of the year, deaths are also reported in the Umfolozi GR. These deaths, amounting to about 5 per annum, mostly result from injuries sustained when fighting.

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