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Beccari, O. 1904. Wanderings in the great forests of Borneo, travels and researches of a naturalist in Sarawak: travels and researches of a naturalist in Sarawak. London, Archibald Constable. pp. i-xxiv, 1-424.

Wanderings in the great forests of Borneo, travels and researches of a naturalist in Sarawak: travels and researches of a naturalist in Sarawak

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Location Borneo Subject Distribution Species Sumatran Rhino (sumatrensis)

I once heard that the carcass of a rhinoceros had been seen in Sarawak, carried down by the current, but I have never seen any portion of one got in Borneo.

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Location Borneo Subject Distribution Species Sumatran Rhino (sumatrensis)

The rhinoceros, although adapted for existence in unwooded regions, is also perfectly organised to wander amid dense vegetation, where their weight and size ensures an easy passage.

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Location Borneo Subject Distribution Species Sumatran Rhino (sumatrensis)

In this place called Bau, and not in the above described cave, fossil teeth of rhinoceros have been found.

Note
Location Borneo Subject Distribution Species Sumatran Rhino (sumatrensis)

Swiftness is not a necessity, for they have no enemies they need to be afraid of.

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