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Khan, 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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Asia - South East Asia - Malaysia - Peninsular |
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Distribution - Records |
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Sumatran Rhino |
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Taman Negara holds the most number of Sumatran rhino in Peninsular Malaysia. On the south western part of the park, along the Sungai Tanum, signs of rhino were observed at Jenut Atai and Jenut Kumbang. The number is estimated between 2-4. Travelling by boat up the Tembling river, the point of entry to the park is at Kuala Atok. Rhino signs are often observed by visitors to the upper reaches of this river. About 3-4 animals are known to occur here. Further up the Tembling river is Kuala Tahan, the head quarters of the National Park. The valley of the Tahan river is the area that is most frequented by both visitors as well as Park staff. On a number of occasions, rhinos had actually been seen by wildlife officers. At least 3-4 animals occur in this valley. Further up the Tembling river, after passing the Trenggan and the Kenyam rivers, is the Sat river. The upper part of this river has a number of tributaries such as the Jintoh, Gagau and Lotong rivers, where rhinos have been observed. Gunung Gagau extends on to the borders of the three states of Pahang, Trengganu and Kelantan. A minimum of 6 and up to as many as 10 animals may be found in this area. Still further up the Tembling river is the Sepia river which holds 2-3 rhinos in the vicinity of its tributary, the Reh river. On the Trengganu part of the National Park at least two areas are known to have rhinos. On the Cacing river, an animal was actually seen along the bank, and wallows were also found. Information received from old guides appear to indicate that 2-3 animals may be present. Tracks of about 2-4 animals were recorded in the vicinity of Ulu Pertang. These animals are believed to utilize the valley of the Pertang river in Kelantan. The part of the park in Trengganu to a large extent is still not surveyed for rhino. With the completion of the Kenyir dam, the area has become relatively more accessible. Wildlife research and surveys are being carried out by the department. One animal was found trapped on an island formed as a result of the construction of the dam. Somewhat similar is the portion of the park that lies in the State of Kelantan. Less than ten trips were made to the area. Tracks of rhino were recorded from one area in the vicinity of the Melimau river. Elsewhere in the State of Kelantan, about 2-4 rhinos occur in the Balan river valley. Another 2-4 are known to occur in the vicinity of the Depak river. A rhino was sighted near the Yong river where perhaps as many as 3-5 ani als may be found. Outside the park, in the State of Pahang, rhinos were seen and recorded at three places: About 2 animals are found in the Bukit Gebok area; 2 in the Ulu Lepur area and another possibly in the vicinity of Ulu Atok, district of Lipis.
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