Bartlett, E., 1891. Notes on the Bornean rhinoceros. Proceedings of the Zoological Society of London 1891 December 1: 654-655, fig. 1
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Asia - South East Asia - Borneo |
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Distribution - Records |
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Sumatran Rhino |
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The specimen No. 5 in the photograph is similar to the one in my father's possession. The prominence for the second horn is scarcely visible, hence the doubt formerly expressed respecting, its belonging to a single or a two-horned Rhinoceros. The general appearance of this animal (judging from the two heads with skin attached) is similar to that of the Sumatran species (Rhinoceros sumatrensis). It is perfectly black, covered with short black bristles; the ears are short and covered with short black hair without fringe (unlike R. lasiotis).
The Rhinoceros is becoming extremely rare in the Province of Sarawak on account of the value set upon the horns, but in Central and North Borneo in the very old jungle it is more plentiful. I have heard that two species exist; but this, I think, is doubtful.
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Notes on the Bornean rhinoceros
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