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Prater, S.H., 1934. The wild animals of the Indian Empire and the problem of their preservation, part II. Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society 37 (1) Supplement: 57-96, pls. 15-36
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Behaviour - Daily Routine |
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Sumatran Rhino |
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In suitable spots there are regular wallows or 'mud baths' in which the huge creatures roll much as buffaloes and pigs do. Aa a result of this habit their bodies are always well coated with mud. Tracks lead off in all directions from these 'wallows'.
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