Khan, M., 1989. Asian Rhinos: an action plan for their conservation. Gland, IUCN, pp. i-iv, 1-23
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Asia - South East Asia - Indonesia - Sumatra |
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Distribution - Records |
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Sumatran Rhino |
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The island is now in a phase of intense development resulting from Indonesia's transmigration programme and the habitat available to the species is being rapidly reduced. In addition to the sheer size of the island, compared to the available staff for protecting the species, makes adequate protection almost impossible. Even in areas where there is a strong presence of protection staff, poaching is active. This is evidenced by the fact that in a project to capture animals for captive breeding programme in an area where numerous wildlife staff are positioned, animals are being caught with fresh snares on their legs.
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