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Javans discovered in Vietnam |
| Author(s): |
Reece, R.W. |
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1990 |
| Journal: |
Around the Horn |
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1 (2) |
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Asia - East Asia - Vietnam
Distribution - Records
Asian Rhino Species
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| After the rhino discovery in 1989, the Vietnam Government established a Rhino Conservation group. The government-backed group has already taken measures to afford stricter protection, to educate the populace, and impose stiff penalties for the poaching of rhinos. |
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Location:
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Asia - East Asia - Vietnam
Distribution - Records
Asian Rhino Species
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| Dr George Schaller, director of Wildlife Conservation International, announced in early 1989 that perhaps 10-15 rhinos existed in an area along the Dong Nai River. The latest information out of Vietnam indicates that since the original survey, 2 rhinos have been poached. |
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Asia - South East Asia - Indonesia - Java
Distribution - Status
Javan Rhino
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| about 50 |
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Asia - South East Asia - Indonesia - Java
Management - Programs
Javan Rhino
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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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Asia - East Asia - Vietnam
Management - Programs
Javan Rhino
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| 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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Javans discovered in Vietnam
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