File AvailableMcGlothlin, L. 2017 My trip to Lewa. Animal Keepers Forum 44 (3) Mar: 91-93, 8 images
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File AvailableAnonymous 2001 Cincinnati Zoo. International Zoo News 48 (2): 129-130
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The zoo is proud to announces that its female Sumatran rhinoceros, Emi, has completed her eighth month of gestation. In the next six to eight months, Emi is expected to produce her calf, an event that would be the most outstanding conservation achievement in the history of Cincinnati Zoo. The o...
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File AvailableKhan, M.; Foose, T.J.; Strien, N.J. van 2000 Asian Rhino Specialist Group report. Pachyderm 29: 11-13
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Rhino Protection Units. The Rhino Protection Units (RPUs) continue to operate in all areas where the species is known to survive in Indonesia and Peninsula Malaysia. Recruitment of additional resources is making it possible to increase the number of RPUs in some areas. In Way Kambas, Indonesia...
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File AvailableKhan, M.; Dey, S.C.; Sumardja, E.; Foose, T.J.; Strien, N.J. van 2000 Asian Rhino Specialist Group: triennial report 1997-2000. Species 34: 32-33
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To reinforce the in situ conservation efforts for Sumatran rhino, ASRSG has been active in development of the managed breeding centers in native habitat (sanctuaries) for this species in Indonesia (The Suaka Rhino Sumatera (SRS) in Way Kambas National Park), Peninsula Malaysia (The Sumatran Rhino...
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File AvailableKhan, M.; Foose, T.J.; Strien, N.J. van 1999 Asian Rhino Specialist Group (AsRSG). Pachyderm 27: 16-21, figs. 1-2, table 1
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In the last issue of Pachyderm (Number 26), there was an article entitled 'Conservation Programmes for Sumatran and Javan Rhino in Indonesia and Malaysia'. Table 3 ('Summary of captive (managed breeding) programmes for Sumatran rhinos 1984-1999') contained a serious misalignment of columns and f...
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File AvailableKhan, M.; Foose, T.J.; Strien, N.J. van 1999 Asian Rhino Specialist Group (AsRSG). Pachyderm 27: 16-21, figs. 1-2, table 1
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Table 1. Reproductive status of Sumatran rhinos in breeding centres. Recommendations 1. For all females start faecal hormone analysis, and vaginal smear analysis if trial successful. 2. All animals x-ray dentition for age assessment. Cincinnati to develop. Sungei Dusun and Melaka, Mal...
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File AvailableKhan, M.; Foose, T.J.; Strien, N.J. van 1999 Asian Rhino Specialist Group (AsRSG). Pachyderm 27: 16-21, figs. 1-2, table 1
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Table 1. Reproductive status of Sumatran rhinos in breeding centres. Recommendations 1. For all females start faecal hormone analysis, and vaginal smear analysis if trial successful. 2. All animals x-ray dentition for age assessment. Cincinnati to develop. SRS-Way Kambas, Indonesia - ...
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File AvailableSedlag, U. 1999 Reise-Eindrucke aus Nordborneo: Zucht des Sumatranashorns Dicerorhinus sumatrensis in der Sepilok Forest Reserve. Saugetierkundliche Mitteilungen 44 (2): 79-82, map 1, fig. 1
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Sumatran Rhino
Next to the Orang Utan Centre in the Sepilok Forest Reserve is an enclosure for 3 (or 5?) Sumatran rhinos. The attempt made by several countries in the west to breed with animals originating from Indonesia has failed. Therefore one hopes to breed here, and at the time of my visit one female was...
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File AvailableKhan, M.; Foose, T.J.; Strien, N.J. van 1999 Asian Rhino Specialist Group (AsRSG). Pachyderm 27: 16-21, figs. 1-2, table 1
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Sumatran Rhino
Table 1. Reproductive status of Sumatran rhinos in breeding centres. Recommendations 1. For all females start faecal hormone analysis, and vaginal smear analysis if trial successful. 2. All animals x-ray dentition for age assessment. Cincinnati to develop. Tabin, Sabah - Dicerorhinus...
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File AvailableManansang, J. 1999 CBSG Indonesia report. CBSG News 10 (2): 16, figs. 1-2
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Sumatran Rhino
Intensive protection and management are believed to be necessary because of the precarious situation in the totally free-ranging situation in the wild. This adaptively modified approach was initiated at a PHVA conducted for the Sumatran rhino in Indonesia in 1993, and has come to fruition in Way...
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File AvailableKhan, M.; Foose, T.J.; Strien, N.J. van 1999 Asian Rhino Specialist Group (AsRSG). Pachyderm 27: 16-21, figs. 1-2, table 1
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Table 1. Reproductive status of Sumatran rhinos in breeding centres. Recommendations 1. For all females start faecal hormone analysis, and vaginal smear analysis if trial successful. 2. All animals x-ray dentition for age assessment. Cincinnati to develop. Sungei Dusun and Melaka, Mal...
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File AvailableFoose, T.J.; Strien, N.J. van 1998 Conservation programmes for Sumatran and Javan rhinos in Indonesia and Malaysia. Pachyderm 26: 100-115, figs. 1-11, tables 1-3
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Sumatran Rhino
The SRS complex comprises 10,000 hectares (25,000 acres) within Way Kambas National Park (Figure 6). The Government of Indonesia, Ministry of Forestry is providing 'concessions' for management of this area to the conservation partners involved, including the IRF, the AsRSG, and Taman Safari Indo...
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File AvailableFoose, T.J.; Strien, N.J. van 1998 Conservation programmes for Sumatran and Javan rhinos in Indonesia and Malaysia. Pachyderm 26: 100-115, figs. 1-11, tables 1-3
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The second major component of the conservation programme for Sumatran and Javan rhinos are managed breeding centres in native habitat. Currently, these centres are being developed for only Sumatran rhinos, but if successful they may be extended to Javan rhinos. The managed breeding centres have...
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File AvailableKhan, M.; Foose, T.J.; Strien, N.J. van 1998 Chairman's report: Asian Rhino Specialist Group. Pachyderm 26: 6-7
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AsRSG and IRF organised and funded a meeting in early February 1999 at Sungai Dusun of manegers from the four facilities with Sumatran rhinos in managed breeding situations: Sungai Dusun (Peninsula Malaysia), the SRS at Way Kambas, sepilok Rhino Breeding Centre, and the Cincinnati Zoo. In conj...
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File AvailableKhan, M.; Foose, T.J.; Strien, N.J. van 1998 Chairman's report: Asian Rhino Specialist Group. Pachyderm 25: 6-7
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In Indonesia, the RPUs for Javan rhino in Ujung Kulon will be activated in September 1998. These RPUs are being established by a grant from the USFWS RTCF. These RPUs and those for Sumatran rhino are under a Memorandum of Understanding among PHPA, AsRSG, IRF and YMR. There are currently 12 RPU...
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File AvailableUS Fish and Wildlife Service 1998 Rhinoceros & Tiger Conservation Act: Summary Report. Washington, US Fish and Wildlife, pp. 1-32
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Sumatran Rhino
As a first strike at preventing poachers from gaining a foothold in the Park, AsRSG establishes and operates 3 RPUs to patrol the park, destroy traps and snares, arrest intruders and conduct community outreach and intelligence operations to identify poachers in the local area. Breeding programs ...
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File AvailableFoose, T.J.; Strien, N.J. van 1998 Conservation programmes for Sumatran and Javan rhinos in Indonesia and Malaysia. Pachyderm 26: 100-115, figs. 1-11, tables 1-3
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The action plan for conservation of these two species in Indonesia and Malaysia emphasizes two major components: (1) Anti-poaching teams known as Rhino Protection Units (RPUS) for both Sumatran and Javan rhinos, and (2) Managed Breeding Centres in Native Habitat RHINO PROTECTION UNITS (RPUS) ...
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File AvailableKhan, M.; Foose, T.J.; Strien, N.J. van 1998 Chairman's report: Asian Rhino Specialist Group. Pachyderm 25: 6-7
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Sumatran Rhino
The first 3 rhinos moved from zoos to Way Kambas in January 1998, being slightly delayed by the drought and fires caused by El Nino. One of the two females is definitely cycling and introductions of the male to this female have commenced with some courtship activity but no copulation yet.
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File AvailableFoose, T.J.; Strien, N.J. van 1998 Conservation programmes for Sumatran and Javan rhinos in Indonesia and Malaysia. Pachyderm 26: 100-115, figs. 1-11, tables 1-3
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This is the smallest of the three centres and has just a pair of Sumatran rhinos currently. A second female that had been until recently held at Sepilok has been moved to a small enclosure in Tabin Wildlife Reserve. Although there has previously been copulation at this centre (Bosi 1996), the ...
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File AvailableGrummt, W. 1998 Begegnungen mit Sumatranashornern, Dicerorhinus sumatrensis (Fischer, 1814). Milu, Berlin 9: 354-362, figs. 1-9
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Sumatran Rhino
There is a Managed Breeding Centre in Sungei Dusun run by the Department of Wildlife and National Parks, under directorship of Mohd. Khan bin Momin Khan. In Sep 1991 there were 1/3 rhinos. The females were old enough to breed, but the male was only 3 years old. In Sep 1997 there were 2/4 rhino...
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File AvailableFoose, T.J.; Strien, N.J. van 1998 Conservation programmes for Sumatran and Javan rhinos in Indonesia and Malaysia. Pachyderm 26: 100-115, figs. 1-11, tables 1-3
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Sumatran Rhino
This centre is currently smaller m size than the SRS in Way Kambas, but has more rhinos: two males and five females. The original facility consisted of a barn with seven enclosures, in total about half a hectare in size. With funds from and through the IRF, a larger enclosure of four hectares c...
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File AvailableGrummt, W. 1998 Begegnungen mit Sumatranashornern, Dicerorhinus sumatrensis (Fischer, 1814). Milu, Berlin 9: 354-362, figs. 1-9
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Sumatran Rhino
Centre is next to Orang Utan rehab centre. In sep 1997 there were 2/2 adult rhinos.
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File AvailableBristow, M.; Foose, T. 1997 Spotlight on Sumatra - The rhino's return. BBC Wildlife 15 (2) February: 66-69, figs. 1-8
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Reasons for failure to breed Sumatran rhinos in zoos: 1. Failure to provide the exact nutritional balance found in the native habitat. 2. Small size of captive enclosures. 3. Exposure to intense sunlight, which may stress these deep-forest animals.
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File AvailableFoose, T.J. 1997 The saga of the northern white rhino in the wild. EAZA News 1997 October-December: 26-27, maps 1-2
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The strategy for the Sumatran rhino eminently exemplifies the Action plan. For wild populations, the action plan recommends concentration of efforts and resources on the subpopulations that are large and protectable enough to be viable for the long term (currently 7-9 of the 35 known subpopula...
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File AvailableGould, N. 1997 Editorial. International Zoo News 44 (1): 2-3
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In1985, in a mood of cautious optimism, two projects were launched each of which aimed at establishing a captive breeding population of the Sumatran rhinoceros. The Indonesian government was a partner in both schemes, linked in one case with the Howletts and Port Lympne Foundation and in the oth...
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File AvailableBristow, M.; Foose, T. 1997 Spotlight on Sumatra - The rhino's return. BBC Wildlife 15 (2) February: 66-69, figs. 1-8
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Sumatran Rhino
Bulldozers are clearing strips of the reserve and helping dig fence posts for a 1 million breeding and ecotourism reserve for Sumatran rhinos which are due to be repatriated from zoos around the world. The southern Sumatran sanctuary should become the primary captive-breeding centre for the rh...
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File AvailableKitchener, A.C. 1997 Ageing the Sumatran Rhinoceros: preliminary results. International Zoo News 44 (1): 24-34, pls. 1-2, figs. 1-3, tables 1-2
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In the 1960s several animals were caught in Sumatra for captive breeding programme.
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File AvailableKhan, M.; Foose, T.J.; Strien, N.J. van 1997 Chairman's report: Asian Rhino Specialist Group. Pachyderm 24: 7-8
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Sumatran Rhino
The first 3 rhinos, 1 male from England and 2 females from Indonesia, will be moved to Way Kambas during the first week of October 1997.
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File AvailableGould, N. 1997 Editorial. International Zoo News 44 (1): 2-3
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Sumatran Rhino
A combination of in situ and ex situ efforts probably still offers the best hope for the survival of the species; in particular, the small, scattered non-viable populations need to be translocated either to protected reserves or to captive collections. While I was writing this editorial I receiv...
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File AvailableKhan, M.; Foose, T.J.; Strien, N.J. van 1997 Chairman's report: Asian Rhino Specialist Group. Pachyderm 24: 7-8
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Sumatran Rhino
Further improvements in facilities, staff and programmes being implemented at the Sungai Dusun Rhino Conservation Centre in Malaysia.
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File AvailableSiswomartono, D.; Reddy, S.; Ramono, W.; Manansang, J.; Tilson, R; Franklin, N.; Foose, T.J. 1996 The Sumatran rhino in Way Kambas National park, Sumatra, Indonesia. Pachyderm 21: 13-14, fig. 1
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Sumatran Rhino
Despite great expectations and efforts, the captive breeding programme for Sumatran Rhinos, which commenced in 1984, has not been succesful. A total of 40 rhinos have been captured in three areas where independent projects have been conducted: Indonesia (in cooperation with zoological organisat...
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File AvailableRadcliffe, R.W.; Bommarito, M.P.; Osofsky, S.A. 1996 Ultrasonography as a tool in the conservation of the African rhinoceros: ex situ and in situ applications. Pachyderm 21: 55-59, figs. 1-6
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Captive breeding programmes, conceptually designed as insurance policies for African rhino species, have, for the most part, yet to meet their objectives regarding minimal loss of genetic diversity and, at least. replacement-level reproduction (Foose, 1992). While white rhinos survive well in cap...
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File AvailableKhan, M.; Foose, T.J.; Strien, N.J. van 1996 Chairman's report: Asian Rhino Specialist Group. Pachyderm 21: 1
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Sumatran Rhino
The expansion of the enclosures at Sungai Dusun in Peninsular malaysia has been completed under the auspices of the AsRSG, with grants from and through the International Rhino Foundation. Rhinos will be released into the new areas soon.
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File AvailableKhan, M.; Foose, T.J.; Strien, N.J. van 1996 Chairman's report: Asian Rhino Specialist Group. Pachyderm 21: 1
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Sumatran Rhino
After some delays due to the unusually heavy and long rains in Sumatra this year, construction has finally commenced on the managed breeding centre in Way Kambas National Park. It is expected that the first rhinos will be repatriated to the SRS from zoos in Indonesia by the end of July 1996.
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File AvailableBosi, E.J. 1996 Mating Sumatran rhinoceros at Sepilok Rhino Breeding Centre, Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia. Pachyderm 21: 24-27, fig. 1, table 1
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Sumatran Rhino
In 1985, the State Government of Sabah's Rhino and Wildlife Conservation Committee (SRWCC) established a local capture and breeding programme. The capture programme was activated in 1987 and began with the capture of rhinos that were exposed to poachers due to the loss of their habitat. The SRW...
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File AvailableAmato, G.D.; Wharton, D.; Zainuddin, Z.Z.; Powell, J.R. 1995 Assessment of conservation units for the Sumatran Rhinoceros (Dicerorhinus sumatrensis). Zoo Biology 14: 395-402, tables 1-3
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Animals should be moved between regional ex situ plans and into protected reserves in order to maximize opportunities for reproduction and maintain demographically and genetically healthy populations, regardless of historical subspecies designations.
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File AvailableKhan, M.; Foose, T.J. 1995 Chairman's report: Asian Rhino Specialist Group. Pachyderm 20: 1, table 1
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Sumatran Rhino
Progress continues on the development of managed breeding centres for Dicerorhinus sumatrensis, both in its native habitat and under more natural conditions. One centre will be in Indonesia within Way Kambas National Park, while the other will emerge in Malaysia through an expansion of the exist...
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File AvailableFoose, T.J. 1995 The hairy rhino within a hair's breadth of extinction. Around the Horn 3 (1): 1-3
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Sumatran Rhino
Ex situ captive propagation had been considered an important component in the strategy for Sumatran rhino. However, since the inception of the ex situ programs in 1984, 39 rhino have been captured and 19 of these have died, a mortality of almost 50%. The most recent deaths have been the tragic ...
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File AvailableRabinowitz, A. 1995 Helping a species go extinct: the Sumatran rhinoceros in Borneo. Conservation Biology 9 (1): 482-488
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The first meeting of the Asian Rhino Specialist Group (AsRSG), convened in Thailand in 1979. By the third meeting in Singapore in 1984, the AsRSG decided to launch a program to capture 'doomed' Sumatran rhinos for breeding in captivity in Asian, European, and North American zoos. Doomed rhi- nos...
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File AvailableFoose, T.J.; Strien, N.J. van; Khan, Mohd. 1995 Sumatran rhino conservation. Conservation Biology 9 (5): 977-978
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Sumatran Rhino
Recognition of problems with the ex situ programs and other conservation activities for this species has resulted in significant changes in the range states and AsRSG efforts including attempts to develop an in situ managed breeding program (being designated a 'sanctuary') using the survivors of ...
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File AvailableFoose, T.J.; Strien, N.J. van 1995 Asian Rhino Specialist Group activities. Asian Rhinos 2: 2-3
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Sumatran Rhino
The UNDP GEF Project Conservation Strategy for Rhinoceros in South East Asia (Indonesia and Malaysia) was activated in April 1995. In Indonesia, the Sumatran Rhino Trust (SRT) base camp has been rehabilitated into the training and operations center for the project. A four-member Mobile Team has...
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File AvailableFoose, T.J.; Strien, N.J. van 1995 Asian Rhino Specialist Group activities. Asian Rhinos 2: 2-3
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Sumatran Rhino
In Malaysia, initial activity in the Project is concentrating on more intensive surveys of rhinos areas. Surveys have been conducted in Taman Negara, Endau Rompin, Selama, and Belum; in Sabah in Danum Valley and Tabin. Further survey work in Sarawak is also under way. Results will be reviewed ...
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File AvailableReece, R.W. 1995 AZA Rhino TAG five year plan. Around the Horn 3 (1): 8
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1995 AZA Rhino Taxon Advisory Group (TAG) Plan for 5 years. The plan has 6 elements: (1) Develop support for the establishment of sanctuary programs in Indonesia for Sumatran rhino in Way Kambas and Javan rhino in Ujung Kulon. Additionally, the discussions have included the possibil...
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File AvailableFoose, T.J. 1995 Rhinoceros Global Captive Action Plan (GCAP) & global animal survival plans (GASPs). Around the Horn 3 (1): 3-6
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Status at September 1994 of GCAP = Global Captive Action Plan and GASP = Global Animal Survival Plan. Target of Rhinoceros populations under intensive management (IMP) globally is: 1000 after 7 years, 1300 after 50 years, 1700 after 100 years. Rhino GCAP/GASP Committee, March 1995 TAG Ch...
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File AvailableFoose, T.J.; Strien, N.J. van 1995 Expansion of Sungai Dusun. Asian Rhinos 2: 11, fig. 1
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Sumatran Rhino
The Rhino Conservation Center at Sungai Dusun has been the most successful in terms of survival and health of captive Sumatran Rhino. The Center is situated at the edge of natural habitat in the Sungai Dusun Wildlife Reserve. Its enclosures are relatively large compared to other facilities but ...
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File AvailableFoose, T.J.; Strien, N.J. van 1995 Sumatran Rhino Sanctuary in Way Kambas National Park. Asian Rhinos 2: 11, fig. 1
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Sumatran Rhino
Progress continues on development of a managed breeding center or Sumatran Rhino Sanctuary (SRS) in Way Kambas National Park on Sumatra. A Memorandum of Understanding was signed in September 1995 by PHPA, the International Rhino Foundation (IRF), and Taman Safari Indonesia (TSI). The MOU will p...
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File AvailableSumardja, E.A. 1995 Sumatran rhino conservation. Conservation Biology 9 (5): 978-979
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Javan Rhino
In the case of the Javan Rhino PHVA (1991) it was recommended to establish captive populations and translocate a number of individuals. The recommendations were not accepted by the government of Indoensia because the risks of doing so are too high given the limitations of the data used to reach ...
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File AvailableBaur, B.; Studer, P. 1995 Inbreeding in captive Indian rhinoceros Rhinoceros unicornis. International Zoo Yearbook 34: 205-211, figs. 1-2, table 1
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We suggest that the captive-breeding programme in North America, the American Zoo and Aquarium Association Species Survival Plan (SSP), be extended to a world-wide co-operative programme under the guidance of the appropriate organization. The time has come to institute sound genetic management o...
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File AvailableRabinowitz, A. 1994 On the horns of a dilemma. Wildlife Conservation 97 (5): 32-39, figs. 1-6
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To implement the breeding of rhinos in captivity, the Sumatran Rhino Trust was set up in 1985 between the U.S. amd Indonesia zoo communities. Fter 8 years and an expenditure of nearly 3 million dollars, this well-intended effort to bring together and breed wild-caught Sumatran rhinos both in Ind...
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File AvailableMiller, R.E. 1994 Diseases of black rhinoceroses in captivity: pp. 180-185

In: Penzhorn, B.L. et al. Proceedings of a symposium on rhinos as game ranch animals. Onderstepoort, Republic of South Africa, 9-10 September 1994: pp. i-iv, 1-242
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A number of diseases of unusual nature and uncertain aetiology have affected black rhinoceroses (Diceros bicornis) in captivity. These diseases have played a significant role in limiting the growth of the captive black rhinoceros population. Haemolytic anemia is one example; in one survey of ca...
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File AvailableBertschinger, H.J. 1994 Reproduction in black and white rhinos: a review: pp. 155-161, fig.1

In: Penzhorn, B.L. et al. Proceedings of a symposium on rhinos as game ranch animals. Onderstepoort, Republic of South Africa, 9-10 September 1994: pp. i-iv, 1-242
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Strategies to save the rhino by means of captive breeding programmes have also not been successful. If one looks at the 1987-1990 statistics of rhinos in captive breeding programmes, 204 black rhinos were to be found in 72 locations all over the world. During this period 30 births were register...
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File AvailableFoose, T.J.; Miller, R.E. 1994 African rhinoceros populations in North America: pp. 31-34, tables 1-2

In: Penzhorn, B.L. et al. Proceedings of a symposium on rhinos as game ranch animals. Onderstepoort, Republic of South Africa, 9-10 September 1994: pp. i-iv, 1-242
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Due to poaching, nearly all wild rhinoceros populations have suffered dramatic declines and are clearly in crisis. Only 11000 rhinoceroses of all species survive in the wild and over 50% are white rhinoceroses (Ceratotherium simum) in South Africa (see Table 1). Another 1000 rhinoceroses are mai...
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File AvailableMacKinnon, K.; Santiapillai, C. 1991 Javan rhino: captive breeding concern. Oryx 25 (2): 65
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Javan Rhino
WWF-International and other conservation agencies are very concerned about a proposal, originating from the Captive Breeding Specialist Group (CBSG) of IUCN to remove 18-26 Javan rhinos Rhinoceros sondaicus from Ujong Kulon National Park to establish captive-breeding programmes. There are only tw...
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File AvailableFoose, T.J. 1990 A conservation strategy for rhinos. Around the Horn 1 (2): 5-6, table 1
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Conservation strategy has two pillars: (a) Protection of viable populations in the wild; (b) Captive propagation to reinforce wild populations. In North America, the AAZPA has accorded captive propagation of rhino species its highest priority. Four of the 53 species in the formally organized pr...
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File AvailableChilvers, B. 1990 Rhino's last stand in Africa. REF Journal 3: 12-19, figs. 1-3
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If the ideal of maintaining breeding populations of rhino in the full range of their natural habitats becomes outdated as more African nations teeter on the brink of collapse, can the 183 black rhino in 71 zoo populations around the world guarantee that black rhino will not become extinct? Yes -...
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File AvailableFoose, T.; Johnston, N. 1990 Sumatran rhino update. AAZPA Communique 31 (Feb) 2: 4, fig. 1
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Sumatran Rhino
There are now 17 Dicerorhinus sumatrensis in captivity: Indonesia 2/2, Malaysia 1/7, United Kingdom 1/1, North America 0/3
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File AvailableReece, R.W. 1990 Javans discovered in Vietnam. Around the Horn 1 (2): 3
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The results of the PHVA conducted by the AsRSG and others recommended that some animals be removed from the Ujung Kulon population for captive propagation.
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File AvailableReece, R.W. 1990 Javans discovered in Vietnam. Around the Horn 1 (2): 3
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Javan Rhino
A preliminary report by the SSC has concluded that, in adition to strict protection measures, capture operations should begin immediately and that, at least initially, the animals be transported to Ban Ma Thuot, where a holding facility being constructed for kouprey could be used.
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File AvailableKhan, M. 1989 Asian Rhinos: an action plan for their conservation. Gland, IUCN, pp. i-iv, 1-23
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AsRSG Action Plan. Development of captive populations in North America and England, as well as in the countries of origin is considered important for several reasons. 1. There are significant risks (eg. Disease epidemics, natural disasters etc.) Of having all the rhinos in only a few places. T...
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File AvailableAnonymous 1989 Sumatran Rhino Trust. Animal Kingdom 92 (1): 2
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The Sumatran Rhino Trust is one of 46 species survival plans designed by the AAZPA (American Association of Zoological Parks and Aquariums) to help save critically endangered species. In cooperation with the Indoensian Govt. and AsRSG and CBSG, the SRT has set up a capture operation in Sumatra ...
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File AvailableIUCN 1989 Indonesia's rhinos. IUCN Bulletin 20 (10/12): 9
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From 5-7 June 1989, IUCN convened a meeting in conjuction with the Directorate General of Forest protection and Nature conservation (PHPA) of the Indonesian government, an IUCN member since Jan 1985, to discuss ways to implement IUCN's recently published Asian Rhino Action Plan in Indonesia. The...
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File AvailableKhan, M. 1989 Asian Rhinos: an action plan for their conservation. Gland, IUCN, pp. i-iv, 1-23
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Recommendations for rhino in Malaysia. Malacca Zoo (Peninsular Malaysia) a. A captive breeding stock of at least two males and four females should be established. b. TheARSG should pool all essential data from attempts at captive breeding of the species (including from attempts outside Malaysia...
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File AvailableKhan, M. 1989 Asian Rhinos: an action plan for their conservation. Gland, IUCN, pp. i-iv, 1-23
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The Singapore proposals of 1984. 1. The primary goal is long-term survival of the Sumatran Rhino as a species and a component of natural ecosystems. 2. A comprehensive masterplan for conservation of the species will be developed, which will be collaborative and multinational in na...
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File AvailableKhan, M. 1989 Asian Rhinos: an action plan for their conservation. Gland, IUCN, pp. i-iv, 1-23
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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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File AvailableKhan, M. 1989 Asian Rhinos: an action plan for their conservation. Gland, IUCN, pp. i-iv, 1-23
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AsRSG Action Plan, Objectives - To maintain a captive population capable of long-term viability to guard against any unforeseen extinction of the wild population. General Recommendations - Expand the captive population to at least 150 rhinos, mainly through propagation of rhinos already in zoo...
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File AvailableBegg, T.B. 1988 The Sumatran rhino project. Help Newsletter, Port Lympne 10: 12-13
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At the end of May we concluded the project started three years previously. Our initial aim under the terms of our agreement with the Indonesian Wildlife Department was to catch four pairs of rhinos. Two pairs would remain in their country of origin and the others be exported to Port Lympne. Th...
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File AvailableNardelli, F. 1987 Plan for capture operation. Rimba Indonesia 21 (1): 67-69
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In order to determine more accurately the sex ratio, age and number of the rhino population, we should survey the whole area and in particular the eastern fringes. Surveys based on the track dimension, shape, especially with plaster casts, are realiable but time consuming. Furthermore we have a...
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File AvailableTajuddin Abdullah, M. 1987 Rhino trapping in Malaysia. Rimba Indonesia 21 (1): 27-30, tables 1-3
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The Sumatran Rhino Trust Agreement with Department of Wildlife and National Parks fell through.
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File AvailableKhan, M. 1987 Opening address: Proceedings of the fourth IUCN/SSC Asian Rhino Specialist Group meeting. Rimba Indonesia 21 (1): 13-14
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The main topic of discussion was what should be done with the doomed animals in the case of Sumatran rhino? It was then decided to launch a programme to capture individual rhinos from doomed areas for breeding in captivity.
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File AvailableNardelli, F. 1987 The conservation of the Sumatran rhinoceros (Dicerorhinus sumatrensis): a situation report and proposal for future directions. Rimba Indonesia 21 (1): 31-37
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October 3 - 4, 1984: Ad hoc Sumatran rhinoceros meeting convened by the IUCN/SSC in Singapore discusses pros and cons of captive breeding.
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File AvailableNardelli, F. 1987 The conservation of the Sumatran rhinoceros (Dicerorhinus sumatrensis): a situation report and proposal for future directions. Rimba Indonesia 21 (1): 31-37
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May 24, 1985: The joint agreement signed by Indonesian Government and Howletts & Port Lympne Zoo Park, UK. August 1985: Howletts-Indonesian joint project goes ahead. September 1985: Base camp constructed at Torgamba. September - October 1985: Survey of rhino trails, under the supervision of ca...
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File AvailableTajuddin Abdullah, M.; Zainuddin, Zainal Zahari 1987 Rhino breeding in Malaysia. Rimba Indonesia 21 (1): 62-63
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Two sites have been identified for the captive propagation of Sumatran rhino (a) Malacca Zoo (b) Sungai Dusun Wildlife Reserve There are four sexually mature female rhinos at the Malacca Zoo. A new rhino enclosure has been built here to house the animals. Probably four breeding pairs can ...
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File AvailableTajuddin Abdullah, M. 1987 Rhino trapping in Malaysia. Rimba Indonesia 21 (1): 27-30, tables 1-3
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The Department of Wildlife and National Parks set up an ad hoc Committee on Rhino Capture, with Mohd. Khan bin Momin Khan as Chairman, and other 5 members; Louis C. Ratnam, Zainal zahari Zainuddin, Zaaba Zainal Abidin, Syariff Daim, and Mohd. Tajuddin Abdullah. The resolutions of the committee's...
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File AvailableNardelli, F. 1987 The conservation of the Sumatran rhinoceros (Dicerorhinus sumatrensis): a situation report and proposal for future directions. Rimba Indonesia 21 (1): 31-37
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1982: First discussions between Indonesian authorities and Howletts & Port Lympne Zoo Park, UK.
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File AvailableNardelli, F. 1987 The conservation of the Sumatran rhinoceros (Dicerorhinus sumatrensis): a situation report and proposal for future directions. Rimba Indonesia 21 (1): 31-37
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Captured animals to 1986. Howlett & Port Lympne 2 'Torgamba' and 'Subur' Jakarta Zoo 1 Torgamba base Camp, Riau prov 1 Malacca Zoo, Malaysia 4 Bangkok Zoo 1 Sex ratio 3 male, 6 female End
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File AvailableFurley, C.W. 1987 The death of Subur. Help Newsletter, Port Lympne 9: 43, fig. 1
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Port Lympne - death of female Subur in 1986. At the time there happened to be three veterinary surgeons present: myself; Dr. John Lewis of the Zoological Society of London and David Taylor of the International Zoo Veterinary Group. The consensus of opinion was a diagnosis of acute colic. Despit...
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File AvailableKhan, M. 1987 Country report - Malaysia: Distribution and population of the Sumatran rhinoceros Dicerorhinus sumatrensis in Peninsular Malaysia. Rimba Indonesia 21 (1): 75-82, fig. 4, table 1
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The capture of two female Sumatran rhino in Peninsular Malaysia: In April 1984, a young female Sumatran rhino was captured by estate workers in an oil palm plantation, near Jeram, Selangor. This animal was one of the young born to the Sungai Dusun Group and the Department had been aware of the a...
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File AvailableAtmawidjaja, R. 1987 Country report - Indonesia: Rhino management in Indonesia. Rimba Indonesia 21 (1): 70-74
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Sumatran Rhino
The most recent measure taken is setting up the Sumatran Rhino Breeding programme. The Howlett and Port Lympne Zoo is well known for experience in breeding wild animals in captivity. The first stage will include the capture and breeding of 4 pairs of Sumatran rhino. Two pairs will be kept in E...
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File AvailableKhan, M. 1987 Opening address: Proceedings of the fourth IUCN/SSC Asian Rhino Specialist Group meeting. Rimba Indonesia 21 (1): 13-14
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1986 AsRSG meeting in Jakarta. Since 1984, Indonesia has captured 5 animals (3/2) while Peninsular Malaysia captured 5 females, of which one was sent to Thailand as a gift. A pair had been sent from Indonesia to Howletts and Port Lympne Zoo, UK. Eventually, Khan hopes to have captive animals i...
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File AvailableKhan, M. 1987 Country report - Malaysia: Distribution and population of the Sumatran rhinoceros Dicerorhinus sumatrensis in Peninsular Malaysia. Rimba Indonesia 21 (1): 75-82, fig. 4, table 1
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AsRSG meeting recommendations, = revised Singapore Proposals. 1. The primary goal is long term survival of the Sumatran rhino as a species and a component of natural ecosystems. 2. A comprehensive masterplan for conservation of the species will be developed, which will be collaborative and mu...
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File AvailableNardelli, F. 1987 The conservation of the Sumatran rhinoceros (Dicerorhinus sumatrensis): a situation report and proposal for future directions. Rimba Indonesia 21 (1): 31-37
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January 23, 1986: Adult female found in stockade trap, in panic. She died the same day, apparently from a cerebral haiemorrhage induced by self inflicted injuries when banging herself against the stockade fencing in an effort to escape. March 24, 1986: A second young male 'Jalu' caught in pit t...
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File AvailableNardelli, F. 1987 The conservation of the Javan rhinoceros (Rhinoceros sondaicus Desm.): a proposal. Rimba Indonesia 21 (1): 64-66
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Prof. Schenkel [1982] has made some excellent recommendations on future management aimed at avoiding a recurrence of this tragedy with disease. In summary, these are :  careful monitoring and censussing of the rhino both during the dry and wet seasons  drafting of a detailed vegetatio...
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File AvailableNardelli, F. 1986 The conservation of the Javan rhinoceros (Rhinoceros sondaicus): a proposal. Help Newsletter, Port Lympne 8: 6-9, figs. 1-2
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Professor Schenkel has made some excellent recommendations on future management aimed at avoiding a recurrence of this tragedy. In summary, these are: Careful monitoring and censusing of the rhino both during the dry and during the wet seasons; Drafting of a detailed vegetation map of the ...
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File AvailableBegg, T.B. 1986 Transportation of the rhino from Sumatra. Help Newsletter, Port Lympne 8: 24-25
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Sumatran Rhino
Transporting rhinos to England. The first caught animal, Torgamba, had settled down and become acclimatised in his enclosure in the forest and in January was transferred to the base camp. This entailed moving him in his crate about three miles through what in places was thick jungle. The assis...
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File AvailableNardelli, F. 1986 The Sumatran rhino project. Help Newsletter, Port Lympne 8: 20-23, figs. 1-7
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1. On 4th April 1986 the first Sumatran rhinoceros to be captured by the Howletts team working with the Indonesian wildlife authorities was sent to the U.K. from Singapore. The latest stage in the project to establish captive breeding colonies of the Sumatran rhino in Kent and in Sumatra began i...
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File AvailableNardelli, F. 1986 The Sumatran rhino project. Help Newsletter, Port Lympne 8: 20-23, figs. 1-7
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Torgamba Project, Animals that died. When the female Sumatran rhino, Subur, captured by our operation in Sumatra, joined the male Torgamba at Port Lympne in August 1986, we rejoiced in the belief that at last we had a breeding pair of this highly endangered mammal. But, alas, this was not to be...
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File AvailableAspinall, J. 1986 Editorial. Help Newsletter, Port Lympne 8: 4, fig. 1
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During 1985-1986, 3.1 Sumatran rhino were caught in Torgamba forest and installed in Port Lympne and Jakarta Zoo. The last bull to be caught, Napangga, is to be swopped with Julia at Malacca Zoo. This will leave for now, 1.1 at Port Lympne, 1.1 at Jakarta, 1.2 at Malacca and 0.1 at Bankok. Fou...
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File AvailableNardelli, F. 1985 The Sumatran Rhinoceros Project. Help Newsletter, Port Lympne 7: 4-8, figs. 1-2
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Agreement 24 May 1985. On Friday, 24 May 1985, an historic agree- ment was signed in Jakarta for the formal establishment of a project for the conservation of the Sumatran rhinoceros (Dicerorhinus sumatrensis), a project based on close cooperation between the Howletts and Port Lympne Foundation ...
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File AvailableNardelli, F. 1985 The Sumatran Rhinoceros Project. Help Newsletter, Port Lympne 7: 4-8, figs. 1-2
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On Friday, 24th May 1985, an historic agreement was signed in Jakarta for the formal establishment of a project for the conservation of the Sumatran rhinoceros (Dicerorhinus sumatrensis), a project based on close cooperation between the Howletts and Port Lympne Foundation and the Indonesian Direc...
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File AvailableVigne, L. 1984 Report on activities. Newsletter of the African Elephant and Rhino Group 3: 3, fig. 1
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AERG Meeting Nairobi, Dec 1983. Five black rhinos were successfully translocated from Natal to Texas in March 1984. The project is a co-operative effort of Game Conservation International, the American Association of Zoological Parks and Aquariums, African Fund for Endangered Wildlife and the N...
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File AvailableClers, B. des 1984 Elephants and rhinos. Bulletin of the International Foundation for the Conservation of Game 20: 1
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Two very important events have taken place over the last few weeks regarding conservation of the most prestigious African game species: elephants and rhinos. In the face of the material impossibility of guar- anting absolute protection in the field to surviving black rhinos, they have found thei...
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File AvailableSchenkel, R.; Schenkel, L. 1982 What future for Javan rhinos?. Oryx 16 (5): 393-394
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Eventually some rhinos may have to be translocated from Ujung Kulon to establish a second population, but the ground has to be carefully prepared. Sumatra would be suitable but local people must be prepared. Even if all this were done, translocation is only possible if the Ujung Kulon populatio...
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File AvailableFitter, R. 1974 Most endangered mammals: an action programme. Oryx 12 (4): 436-449, figs. 1-5, map 1
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Action Proposed: 3. A captive-breeding project as a fall-back measure.
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File AvailableScheygrond, A. 1971 Goenoeng Leuserreservaat, een der mooiste landschappen. Panda Nieuws 7 (5): 38-46, figs. 1-7, map 1
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It might be possible to establish a breeding station at Laudjohar, in Gunung Leuser NP.
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File AvailableGee, E.P. 1968 Threatened species of large mammals in tropical South East Asia and the importance of sanctuaries (including national parks and reserves) in their conservation: pp. 265-266

In: Talbot, L.M. et al. Conservation in Tropical South East Asia. Gland, IUCN Publications: N.S. vol. 10
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In the event of a rare species having to be transported to a new area more suitbale for its supervision and protection, as might happen in the case of the Sumatran Rhinoceros, it is even more important to have previously enlisted the support of the local population.
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File AvailableAnonymous 1967 Sumatran rhino sets problem. Animals 9 (9): 511
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The Malayan Zoological Society decided to capture one of three Sumatran Rhinos from Sungei Dusun. They were felt to be threatened by poachers and by drainage schemes which have shrunk the amount of suitable habitat available to them. International Conservation bodies, notably WWF and IUCN, prot...
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