Field notes, v1753
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Stebbins, R. 1963 Feb. 27 A rhino brings about $10,000 U.S., enough to set up an aboriginal for life. Hunters follow an injured animal doggedly, shooting it repeatedly until it dies. Shot guns have virtually eliminated the horn-bills in Borneo and most of the larger birds and mammals. Smaller things still persist, however. Over 76% of Borneo is still virgin growth and nearly the same percentage pertains in Malaya, although there, rubber planting, etc. is rapidly making inroads.