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Dracopoli, I.N. 1914. Through Jubaland to the Lorian swamp: an adventurous journey of exploration & sport in the unknown African forests & deserts of Jubaland to the unexplored Lorian swamp. London, Seeley, Service and Co. pp. 1-318.

Through Jubaland to the Lorian swamp: an adventurous journey of exploration & sport in the unknown African forests & deserts of Jubaland to the unexplored Lorian swamp

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Location Kenya Subject Distribution Species Black Rhino (bicornis)

ca 150 miles north of Meru - On south bank of river, many tracks, but none recent. We saw two rhinos and calf, with short horns.

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Location Kenya Subject Distribution Species Black Rhino (bicornis)

Faru

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Location Kenya Subject Distribution Species Black Rhino (bicornis)

Wiil

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Location Kenya Subject Distribution Species Black Rhino (bicornis) Year 1914

Rhinoceros and lion are very scarce.

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Location Kenya Subject Distribution Species Black Rhino (bicornis)

Suddenly they dashed off, emitting loud snorts.

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