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Khan, M., 1987. Country report - Malaysia: Distribution and population of the Sumatran rhinoceros Dicerorhinus sumatrensis in Peninsular Malaysia. Rimba Indonesia 21 (1): 75-82, fig. 4, table 1
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Asia - South East Asia - Malaysia - Peninsular |
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Distribution - Records |
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Sumatran Rhino |
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1974 - The rhino conservation efforts in Peninsular Malaysia began in 1973 when the Department of Wildlife and National Parks drew up plans to study the species on a scientific basis. A graduate officer was obtained for this purpose through the Peace Corps Programme. Practical field studies began in 1974 with the proposed Endau Rompin National Park being designated as the primary study area. In 1978, a Malaysian counterpart was recruited who under-studied this officer and subsequently continued the research as well as supervising the management plan that was drawn up. These studies have given us sufficient data on the population size, density, habitat requirements and the general ecology of the Sumatran rhino in the Endau-Rompin area.
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