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Mammals of Eastern Asia 
the Two-horned or Sumatran Rhinoceros, and the One-horned 
Rhinoceros are contained in Rhinoceros. 
Relatively enormous prices have been paid by Chinese for all 
parts of Rhinoceroses, but especially for the horn and the dried 
blood for use as charms and medicines. This demand has led to 
such destructive and continuous hunting of these animals that 
they are verging upon extinction. 
The Asiatic or Sumatran Two-horned Rhinoceros, 
Rhinoceros sumatrensis, is at once recognized by the two horns. 
Fig. 78. Sumatran Rhinoceros, Rhinoceros sumatrensis. 
The smallest and most hairy of the living Rhinos, it has the skin 
granular, somewhat thinner, and the skin folds less distinct than 
either unicornis or sondaicus. The front horn in the female is 
about 5 inches high, and broad at the base ; the rear horn is little 
more than a large boss or tubercle, 2 inches high, placed be- 
tween the eyes. Males, however, may have very long horns. The 
front one normally is 15 to 20 inches, and very rarely reaches 
2% feet along the curve; the hind one is about 7 inches. The 
black hair fringing the ears, though usually short, may reach a 
length of 5 inches. The height at the shoulder scarcely ever 
