 Reference Base  The conservation of the Sumatran rhinoceros (Dicerorhinus... |
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Nardelli, F., 1987. The conservation of the Sumatran rhinoceros (Dicerorhinus sumatrensis): a situation report and proposal for future directions. Rimba Indonesia 21 (1): 31-37
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Asia - South East Asia - Indonesia - Sumatra |
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Management - Programs |
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Sumatran Rhino |
May 24, 1985: The joint agreement signed by Indonesian Government and Howletts & Port Lympne Zoo Park, UK.
August 1985: Howletts-Indonesian joint project goes ahead.
September 1985: Base camp constructed at Torgamba.
September - October 1985: Survey of rhino trails, under the supervision of capture expert, Tony Parkinson, working with Indonesian rangers and foresters in training.
November 25, 1985: young male 'Torgamba' found in pit trap, and transferred to a pen the next day. Almost hairless at first, he grew a long coat of hair in captivity. Transferred after eight weeks to one of two specially constructed base camp paddocks, 400 m?.
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