 | Foose, 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 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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| Grummt, W. 1998 Begegnungen mit Sumatranashornern, Dicerorhinus sumatrensis (Fischer, 1814). Milu, Berlin 9: 354-362, figs. 1-9 |
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| Centre is next to Orang Utan rehab centre. In sep 1997 there were 2/2 adult rhinos. |
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| Bristow, 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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| Foose, 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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| Gould, 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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| Bristow, 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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| 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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| Kitchener, 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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| Khan, M.; Foose, T.J.; Strien, N.J. van 1997 Chairman's report: Asian Rhino Specialist Group. Pachyderm 24: 7-8 |
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| 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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| Gould, N. 1997 Editorial. International Zoo News 44 (1): 2-3 |
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| 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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| Khan, M.; Foose, T.J.; Strien, N.J. van 1997 Chairman's report: Asian Rhino Specialist Group. Pachyderm 24: 7-8 |
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| Further improvements in facilities, staff and programmes being implemented at the Sungai Dusun Rhino Conservation Centre in Malaysia. |
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