 Reference Base  Notes on rhinoceroses in Burma, R. sondaicus and sumatrensis |
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Evans, G.H., 1905. Notes on rhinoceroses in Burma, R. sondaicus and sumatrensis. Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society 16 (4): 555-561
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Asia - South East Asia - Myanmar (Burma) |
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Culture |
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Asian Rhino Species |
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Devouring fire. Furthermore they are credited with not only stamping out but even devouring fire, and rushing in the direction of any noise they may hear. A record such as above should inspire awe in anyone believing the stories. I cannot learn anything how the idea of their distaste for fire arose; it is certain, however, that it is a story very generally accepted by the Burmans. That they are unsuccessful in keeping down forest fires about their haunts would by these people be attributed to the fact of their numerical weakness.
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