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Reference Base  Country report - Malaysia: Distribution and population of... |
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Country report - Malaysia: Distribution and population of the Sumatran rhinoceros Dicerorhinus sumatrensis in Peninsular Malaysia |
| Author(s): |
Khan, M. |
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1987 |
| Journal: |
Rimba Indonesia |
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21 (1) |
| Pages: |
75-82, fig. 4, table 1 |
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Asia - South East Asia - Malaysia - Peninsular
Distribution - Records
Sumatran Rhino
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| size 10,400 acres, extends to the Bernam River and into the state of Perak. |
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| Surrounding areas are extensively developed. |
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Distribution - Records
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| 1986?, A female was captured at Tenggaruh |
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| 4 females captured for Malacca Zoo |
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Distribution - Records
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| Two important saltlicks, Sira Harimau and Sira Kemia are frequently visited by rhino |
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| Vastly cleared forest between Mersing and Kota Tinggi stretching to the sea. |
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| Poaching and illegal trade have been brought to a minimum and they do not therefore pose a serious problem. The general public too are in favour of wildlife conservation. |
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| Map of peninsular Malaysia showing current locations of Sumatran rhino, nos.1-14. |
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Ecology - Food
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| It feeds on tree saplings, climbers and other forest plants. In Peninsular Malaysia, three hundred species of plants have been identified as food items for the rhino. |
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Ecology - Food
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| It feeds on tree saplings, climbers and other forest plants. In Peninsular Malaysia, three hundred species of plants have been identified as food items for the rhino. |
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