RECORD: Darwin, C. R. [1867-1870]. Sir S Baker several times observed that Elephant & Rhinoceros were attracted by white horse. CUL-DAR83.55. Edited by John van Wyhe (The Complete Work of Charles Darwin Online, http://darwin-online.org.uk/)
REVISION HISTORY: Transcribed by Christine Chua and edited by John van Wyhe 2.2022. RN2
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Sir S Baker several times observed that Elephant & Rhinoceros were attacked by white horses & would rush at them, so that one of his arab, who was thrown thus escaped, the Elephants running his white horse & disregarding him ——
Baker, Samuel White. 1867. The Nile tributaries of Abyssinia and the sword hunters of the Hamran Arabs. London: Macmillan. Darwin cited this in Descent 2: 295.
Citation: John van Wyhe, ed. 2002-. The Complete Work of Charles Darwin Online. (http://darwin-online.org.uk/)
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