Reference from
Talbot, L.M.; Talbot, M.H. 1968. Conservation in Tropical South East Asia. Gland, IUCN Publications. N.S. vol. 10.
Note
Location
Borneo
Subject
Distribution
Species
Sumatran Rhino (sumatrensis)
The Sumatran rhino has been ruthlessly hunted for many generations.
Note
Location
Borneo
Subject
Distribution
Species
Sumatran Rhino (sumatrensis)
Year
1968
nearly extinct
Note
Location
Borneo
Subject
Distribution
Species
Sumatran Rhino (sumatrensis)
Year
1964
Fauna Conservation Ordinance, 1963 (Act No. 11 of 1963) came into force on 15 July 1964. Sumatran rhino completely protected. Maximum penalty five years imprisonment and a fine of $5000
Note
Location
Borneo
Subject
Distribution
Species
Sumatran Rhino (sumatrensis)
Year
1968
Very occasionally tracks are reported. The last time an animal was seen by a member of the Forest Department was in 1957.
