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Genetic variation is the cornerstone of evolution, without which there can be no natural selection, and so a low genetic diversity decreases the ability of a species to survive and reproduce, explains lead author Yoshan Moodley, Professor at the Department of Zoology, University of Venda in South Africa.

Two centuries ago, the black rhinoceros – which roamed much of sub Saharan Africa – had 64 different genetic lineages; but today only 20 of these lineages remain, says the paper. The species is now restricted to five countries, South Africa, Namibia, Kenya, Zimbabwe and Tanzania. Genetically unique populations that once existed in Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia, Mozambique, Malawi and Angola have disappeared. The origins of the 'genetic erosion' coincided with colonial rule in Africa and the popularity of big game hunting. From the second half of the 20th century, however, poaching for horns has dramatically depleted their population and genetic diversity, especially in Kenya and Tanzania.

From the second half of the 20th century what has caused a dramatic fall in black rhinoceros population?

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Thus,

P-a developing economy also needs
Q-to have some notion of external balance
R-at the very least,

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With a population of over one billion, India is the second (most popular countries) in the world.

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A new chapter (may been put forth) that India gained Independence only in the last one year and not in 1947.

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The Saranda forest is infested (with) King Cobras.

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You and I must understand (one another), and that too without delay.

The boundaries of the plates of the earth's crust are the weak zones known as ___________ zones.