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Reference Base  The wild mammals of Malaya and offshore islands, includin... |
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The wild mammals of Malaya and offshore islands, including Singapore |
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Medway, Lord |
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1969 |
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Kuala Lumpur, Oxford University Press |
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pp. i-xix, 1-127 |
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Morphology - Size
Sumatran Rhino
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| Length of Body 2.5-2.8 m, head and body |
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Behaviour - Daily Routine
Sumatran Rhino
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| The dung is similar to that of the tapir, but the nodules are larger, about 9 cm in greatest diameter. |
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Taxonomy
All Rhino Species
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| The rhinoceroses have thick, horny skins, scantily haired. There are three toes, terminating in small hooves, on each foot. One or two horns are borne on the muzzle; these are derivatives of the skin, similar composition as hair, and have no bony core. Despite its reputation, the horn of the r... |
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Reproduction
Javan Rhino
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| One young is born. |
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Taxonomy
Javan Rhino
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| Distinguished from Sumatran rhinoceros by larger size, the single horn, and by the presence of three continuous folds of skin running over the back, one in front of and one behind the shoulder, and one over the rump. |
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Sumatran Rhino
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| Footprints of adults range from 17-22 cm in diameter. |
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Morphology - Size
Javan Rhino
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| Height at shoulder 1.4 - 1.7 m |
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Reproduction
Javan Rhino
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| Gestation period about 17 months. |
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Morphology - Size
Sumatran Rhino
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| Height at shoulder 1.0 - 1.3 m |
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Sumatran Rhino
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| Weight 900 kg |
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