 Reference Base  A sketch of Assam, with some account of the hill tribes |
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Butler, J., 1847. A sketch of Assam, with some account of the hill tribes. London, Smith, Elder and Co, pp. i-vi, v-x, 1-220
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Asia - South Asia - India |
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Behaviour - Towards Man |
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Asian Rhino Species |
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Rhinos are tamed in a few months and may be seen at Gowahatty grazing on the plains as harmless as cows, guarded by a single man. When they are tame, they can be bought for 100-150 rupees. Many have been sent to Calcutta where they fetch 500 rupees.
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