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| Title: |
Asian Rhinos: an action plan for their conservation |
| Author(s): |
Khan, M. |
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1989 |
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Gland, IUCN |
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pp. i-iv, 1-23 |
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Asia - South Asia - Nepal
Distribution - Records
Indian Rhino
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| AsRSG Action Plan, recommendations for Nepal. Nepal: Specific Recommendations
1. Concentrate efforts on areas in which reasonably viable wild populations (>100 rhinos) in the wild can be established. In Nepal, these areas are Chitawan and Bardia. A real benefit from intensive monitoring is tha... |
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Asia - South East Asia - Indonesia - Sumatra
Distribution - Records
Sumatran Rhino
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| perhaps extinct |
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Asia - South East Asia - Indonesia - Java
Distribution - Records
Javan Rhino
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| Size 760 km? |
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Asia - South East Asia - Indonesia - Sumatra
Distribution - Records
Sumatran Rhino
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| National park of 700 km? |
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Asia - South East Asia - Malaysia - Peninsular
Distribution - Records
Asian Rhino Species
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| The management of wildlife in Malaysia is governed by three different legislative measures. In the Peninsula, the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972 provides wildlife protection for the 11 states. The Sumatran rhino is protected by law throughout Malaysia. |
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Asia - South East Asia - Malaysia - Peninsular
Distribution - Records
Sumatran Rhino
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| State Wildlife Reserve, size 40 km2 |
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World
Management - Programs
Javan Rhino
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| AsRSG Action Plan, Objectives:
Develop a captive propagation programme to reintroduce this species in the wild, but in a way that minimizes the demands on the tiny wild population.
General Recommendations
Develop as soon as possible a captive propagation programme, based on information obtaine... |
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Asia - South East Asia - Indonesia - Java
Distribution - Records
Javan Rhino
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| 1981-82, an unknown disease killed at least 5 animals. |
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Asia - South East Asia - Indonesia - Java
Distribution - Records
Javan Rhino
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| One danger to these animals comes from disease, which could potentially wipe out the entire population. In 1981-82, this threat became a reality when an unknown disease killed at least 5 animals. In addition, any such small population faces a permanent threat from poachers. |
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Asia - South East Asia - Thailand
Distribution - Records
Sumatran Rhino
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| perhaps survives |
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Asian Rhinos: an action plan for their conservation
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