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Reference from
Lyon, M.W. Jr. 1908. Mammals collected in Eastern Sumatra by Dr W.L. Abbott during 1903, 1906, and 1907, with descriptions of new species and subspecies. Proceedings of the US National Museum 34: 619-679, pls. 52-56.
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Location Sumatra Subject Distribution Species Sumatran Rhino (sumatrensis)

Tigers never occur in Rupat, nor do elephants or rhinoceroses cross the straits, although they are common upon the mainland.

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Location Sumatra Subject Distribution Species Sumatran Rhino (sumatrensis) Year 1908

I also shot over the country about the headwaters of the Tongkam, which is covered with heavy forest extending from the Tamiang River. Saw many fresh tracks of rhinoceros here. But a Malay who had a gun was continually after them, until, before I left, I could find no more fresh tracks.

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Location Sumatra Subject Distribution Species Sumatran Rhino (sumatrensis) Year 1908

Tigers also exist, but no elephants or rhinoceroses.

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