Peacock, E.H., 1933. A game book for Burma & adjoining territories. London, H.F. and G. Witherby, pp. 1-292
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Asia - South East Asia - Myanmar (Burma) |
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Behaviour - Daily Routine |
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Sumatran Rhino |
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Rhinoceros are difficult animals to track because it is difficult to judge their probable line with the accuracy possible in the case of most other animals. The wretched creatures will as soon walk through a bush as round it; will on occasion totally disregard contours, and. will usually follow a course which ordinarily reasonable animals will not choose. As a result there are frequent checks and the necessity to cast back. Rhinoceros appear to be given to frequent aimless wandering and, personally, I would not take up even fresh tracks without being prepared to sleep out for a night or two on the same. Having arrived within sight or hearing of a rhinoceros, the actual approach and shooting is a comparatively simple matter. There is seldom much wind in the heavy forests which they frequent and, provided one is careful not to make any perceptible noise, their poor sight renders a close approach easy. They are, moreover, inclined to be truculent - and will not make off with the celerity of bison and saing. When seriously alarmed, however, they will travel for many miles, usually beyond hope of successful pursuit.
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