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| Title: |
Burma rhino |
| Author(s): |
Reynolds, E.A.P. |
| Year published: |
1954 |
| Journal: |
Burmese Forester |
| Volume: |
4 (2) |
| Pages: |
104-108 |
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Asia - South East Asia - Myanmar (Burma)
Distribution - Status
Sumatran Rhino
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| As far back as 1850, or thereabouts, the late Rev. F. Mason recorded that `The common single-horned rhinoceros is very abundant. Though often seen in the uninhabited banks of large rivers, such as the Tenasserim, thet are also fond of ranging the mountains.' It is not so long since this was writ... |
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Asia - South East Asia - Myanmar (Burma)
Distribution - Status
Asian Rhino Species
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| During my hot weather tour of the sanctuary in 1948, I estimated that there were probably 4 to 5 individuals of this rare species living in the area. |
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Asia - South East Asia - Myanmar (Burma)
Distribution - Records
Javan Rhino
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| The Kahilu Sanctuary in Thaton Division, 62 square miles in extent, was originally instituted for the protection of Rhinoceros sondaicus (one horned variety). Doubt exists whether this species still thrives. The pre-war official figure was in the neighbourhood of six specimens. They are fond o... |
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Asia - South East Asia - Myanmar (Burma)
Distribution - Records
Sumatran Rhino
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| In addition to the above locations, Rhinoceros have been seen during post-war years in the Arakan Division in the neighbourhood of Paletwa and Myohaung, in the Central Pegu Yomas, and in the Bhamo Division. |
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Asia - South East Asia - Myanmar (Burma)
Distribution - Records
Asian Rhino Species
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| The Pidaung Game Sanctuary near Myitkyina, 279 square miles in extent. It is not a rhinoceros preserve, but the rhinoceros are known to migrate there from the Uyu Drainage. Game in this sanctuary suffered heavily during the last war. |
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Asia - South East Asia - Myanmar (Burma)
Distribution - Records
Asian Rhino Species
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| Legislation was therefore necessary to preserve it together with a few other animals as `completely protected'; which may only be hunted under a special license. Such licenses are in fact seldom given, except for scientific purposes. The wild Birds and Animals Protection Act covers this conting... |
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Asia - South East Asia - Myanmar (Burma)
Distribution - Records
Asian Rhino Species
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| There are indications that rhinoceros also wander between the Upper Chindwin and West Katha Divisions, they are known to exist in the Uyu Drainage. |
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Location:
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Asia - South East Asia - Myanmar (Burma)
Distribution - Records
Asian Rhino Species
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| In addition to the above locations, Rhinoceros have been seen during post-war years in the Arakan Division in the neighbourhood of Paletwa and Myohaung, in the Central Pegu Yomas, and in the Bhamo Division. |
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Location:
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Species:
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Asia - South East Asia - Myanmar (Burma)
Distribution - Records
Asian Rhino Species
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| In addition to the above locations, Rhinoceros have been seen during post-war years in the Arakan Division in the neighbourhood of Paletwa and Myohaung, in the Central Pegu Yomas, and in the Bhamo Division. |
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Asia - South East Asia - Myanmar (Burma)
Distribution - Records
Asian Rhino Species
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| There are indications that rhinoceros also wander between the Upper Chindwin and West Katha Divisions, they are known to exist in the Uyu Drainage. |
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Burma rhino
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