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Title: |
Sumatran rhino in Kalimantan (Borneo) |
Author(s): |
Zon, A.P.M. van der |
Year published: |
1977 |
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Tiger Paper |
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4 (2) |
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12, fig. 1 |
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Location:
Subject:
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Asia - South East Asia - Borneo
Distribution - Records
Sumatran Rhino
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In 1931, the Sumatran rhino was declared a fully protected animal and until 1935 was reported frequently in the mountains of Kalimantan even though experiencing severe hunting pressure by the Dayak people with their spears and pit traps. From the few reports made since 1935 it seems that trapping... |
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Location:
Subject:
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Asia - South East Asia - Borneo
Distribution - Poaching
Sumatran Rhino
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In 1931, the Sumatran rhino was declared a fully protected animal and until 1935 was reported frequently in the mountains of Kalimantan even though experiencing severe hunting pressure by the Dayak people with their spears and pit traps. From the few reports made since 1935 it seems that trapping... |
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Location:
Subject:
Species:
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Asia - South East Asia - Borneo
Distribution - Records
Sumatran Rhino
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In recent years the rhino has only been reported from Kutai in East Kalimantan and in Kutai Nature Reserve which was specially designated for the survival of this animal; however it is believed that rhinos have been exterminated in the Reserve. In 1976, I made a trip to check on the pre- sence o... |
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