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Plage, D.; Plage, M., 1985. In the shadow of Krakatau: return of Java's wildlife. National Geographic 167 (6): 750-771, figs. 1-31

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Location: Asia - South East Asia - Indonesia
Subject: Value - Related to Horn
Species: Asian Rhino Species


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In Indonesia it is prized as a cure for high fever and typhus, and as an anti-poison agent. Asian horn is favoured over African because its smaller size is believed to concentrate medicinal properties.

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