Reference from
Talbot, L.M.; Talbot, M.H. 1968. Conservation in Tropical South East Asia. Gland, IUCN Publications. N.S. vol. 10.
Note
Location
Peninsula
Subject
General
Species
Asian Rhinos
1968, Malaysia, dung readily bought
Note
Location
Peninsula
Subject
General
Species
Asian Rhinos
Both species of rhinoceros are believed by both the Malays and Chinese to be a 'miracle animal' and that all parts of the animals have some medicinal value to cure all kinds of illness. It is believed that scrapings made into a brew and taken will cure cancer and other diseases.
Note
Location
Peninsula
Subject
General
Species
Asian Rhinos
Year
1968
1968, Malaysia, blood, M$ 45 per ounce
Note
Location
Peninsula
Subject
General
Species
Asian Rhinos
Year
1968
1968, Malaysia, M$ 350 per ounce
