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What future for Javan rhinos? |
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Schenkel, R.; Schenkel, L. |
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1982 |
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Oryx |
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16 (5) |
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393-394 |
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Asia - South East Asia - Indonesia - Java
Distribution - Records
Javan Rhino
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| The cause of death of 5 Rhinoceros sondaicus in Ujung Kulon is still a mystery. It was undoubtedly a disease that killed them, possibly anthrax. But the population of between 40 and 60 is at risk not only from another outbreak, but also from changing conditions in their habitat. The begetation... |
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World
Management - Programs
Javan Rhino
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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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What future for Javan rhinos?
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