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| Title: |
A survey of wild life conditions in Atjeh, North Sumatra, with special reference to the orang-utan |
| Author(s): |
Carpenter, C.R. |
| Year published: |
1938 |
| Journal: |
Mededelingen van de Nederlandse Commissie voor Internationale Natuurbescherming |
| Volume: |
12 |
| Pages: |
39-72, pl. 1, maps 1-3 |
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Asia - South East Asia - Indonesia - Sumatra
Distribution - Records
Sumatran Rhino
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| The information regarding rhinoceri in Atjeh is indeed scanty and uncertain. It was impossible to get any definite reports about these animals in and around Lokop. ?The Datoek' at Blangrakal reported having observed them in the high mountains west of that locality. Mr. Obergasner had seen and ... |
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Asia - South East Asia - Indonesia - Sumatra
Distribution - Poaching
Sumatran Rhino
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| A forest officer in Medan reported that he had seen a rhinoceros which had been trapped in central Atjeh and which had the horns and other preferred parts cut away. The carcass was covered with a crude shelter awaiting the return of the trappers to carry away the remainder. This is an example o... |
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Asia - South East Asia - Indonesia - Sumatra
Distribution - Records
Sumatran Rhino
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| In summary, it would seem that there are still a number of rhinoceri in various parts of Atjeh and that there are two rather definite regions where the population is centered; namely, in the Leuser Complex and in the section northeast of Lamno. |
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Asia - South East Asia - Indonesia - Sumatra
Distribution - Records
Sumatran Rhino
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| In summary, it would seem that there are still a number of rhinoceri in various parts of Atjeh and that there are two rather definite regions where the population is centered; namely, in the Leuser Complex and in the section northeast of Lamno. A number are reported to be living in the high moun... |
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Asia - South East Asia - Indonesia - Sumatra
Distribution - Records
Asian Rhino Species
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| Rhinoceros sondaicus and Rhinoceros sumatrensis. |
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Asia - South East Asia - Indonesia - Sumatra
Value - Related to Horn
Asian Rhino Species
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| A forest officer in Medan reported that he had seen a rhinoceros which had been trapped in central Atjeh and which had the horns and other preferred parts cut away. The carcass was covered with a crude shelter awaiting the return of the trappers to carry away the remainder. This is an example o... |
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