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Buys, D. 1998. White rhinos on private land in South Africa 1997. Johannesburg, Report to the African Rhino Owners Association. pp. 1-8, tables 1-4.

White rhinos on private land in South Africa 1997

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Location South Africa Subject Distribution Species White Rhino (simum)

results of survey December 1997. 169 people contacted. 24 new populations recorded, 5 could not be traced, 2 owners did not cooperate. A minimum total of 1494 white rhino is in private possession, on 162 ranches. There are a further 248 rhino on the private reserves which have removed fences between them and Kruger NP.

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Location South Africa Subject Distribution Species White Rhino (simum)

As to bow hunting, 26 respondents were strongly opposed. Out of 12 who had no moral objection, almost all stated that it should only be executed with a back-up professional hunter.

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