The study and control of the vectors of rabies in South Africa

sTUDY SKINS FROM THE ZOOLCGICAL SURVEY COLLECTION.

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Portion of Vryburg District, showing Rabies centres.

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Points where rabid animals were found and suspected cases occurred.

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Edenburg Commonage.

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Shows area in which meercats were eradicated.

Position where infected cow was found.

Position where infected yellow mongooses were found.

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Sketch-map of Philip, Hoopstad District.

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Tafe1kop-Sterkfontein Bloemfontein District.

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1,11,111 etc. indicate subsections to which reference is made in the text.

Indicates area where carcases of meercats were found.

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