The Rhinoceros of South Asia

The Rhinoceros of South Asia
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Publisher : BRILL
Total Pages : 891
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ISBN-10 : 9789004691544
ISBN-13 : 9004691545
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Book Synopsis The Rhinoceros of South Asia by : Kees Rookmaaker

Download or read book The Rhinoceros of South Asia written by Kees Rookmaaker and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2024-06-12 with total page 891 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The rhinoceros is an iconic animal. Three species once inhabited South Asia, two of which disappeared over a century ago. This survey aims to reconstruct the historical distribution of these large mammals resulting in new maps showing the extent of their occurrences. Thousands of sources varied in time and nature are used to study the interactions between man and rhinoceros. The text is supported by over 700 illustrations and 38 maps showing the importance of the rhinoceros in the scientific and cultural fabric of Asia and beyond.


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