Hubback, T., 1933. Note on the Ashoka tree. Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society 36 (4): 1023
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Asia - South East Asia - Malaysia - Peninsular |
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Ecology - Food |
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Sumatran Rhino |
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Malaysia. Ashoka tree, local name Tengelan or Tenglan, scientific Saraca sp. The flowers of the Tengland, which often grow on the bole of the tree, are eaten by the two-horned rhinoceros, which seem to appreciate them whenever they come across a tree in flower and the flowers are within their reach. I have never seen where the pods or seeds have been eaten by them, although the rhino is very fond of many jungle fruits and seeds.
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