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 followed many rhinoceros trails in that mountainous district and he reported having discovered pools of water high in the mountains where these beasts regularly bathed. According to him, one could locate and observe rhinoceri of both the one-horned and two-horned variety without very great difficulty within three days of Takengon. Lieutenant Bloom at Lamno said that he knew of three warm mineral springs where rhinoceri came frequently for salt and bathing. Lieutenant Bloom reported that within three days of Lamno, rhinoceros trails and wallowing places were abundant. This would indicate that a number of these animals range in that section of rough mountains northeast of Lamno. Many reports were heard from military patrols to the effect that signs of rhinoceri had been seen in the Leuser Complex, usually above the altitude of one thousand meters. Thus, it would seem that rhinoceri are fairly evenly dispersed throughout a considerable part of west central Atjeh.
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 of the attitude of the natives toward certain wild animals.
Rhinoceros sondaicus and Rhinoceros sumatrensis.
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 of the attitude of the natives toward certain wild animals.
