Rhino breeding in Malaysia

Two sites have been identified for the captive propagation of Sumatran rhino (a) Malacca Zoo (b) Sungai Dusun Wildlife Reserve There are four sexually mature female rhinos at the Malacca Zoo. A new rhino enclosure has been built here to house the animals. Probably four breeding pairs can be held in the area in the near future. In the Fifth Malaysian Plan 1986 - 1990 (FMP), about M$ 4.82 million will be allocated for zoo development. Part of the funds could be allocated to upgrade the present facility. A Sungai Dusun Reserve, part of the 10,000 acre reserve will be fence off for captive breeding of rhinos in a semi-wild condition. Under the Fifth Malaysian Plan (FMP), a total of M$ 1.11 million will be allocated to improve the facilities and for setting up of electric fencing. The area could be compartmentalised for rotational use by a few breeding groups.