RHINOCEROS SONDAICUS. 
however, be noticed : — Tlie folds, on the whole, appear less rough or prominent than 
in the Indian Rhinoceros ; those of the neck are comparatively smaller ; and the 
posterior fold, which has an oblique direction towards the spine, is less extended. 
The thick covering, or coat, of our animal is divided on the surface into small 
tubercles, or polygonous scutula ; and a few short bristly hairs, rising from a slight 
depression in the centre, constitute a peculiar character. The ears are bordered with 
a series of long stiff bristles, closely arranged; and a similar series of bristles also 
extends along the tail, underneath, through its whole length. 
The distinguishing characters of our animal now detailed, are, a lengthened form 
of body ; legs proportionally elevated ; head acuminate ; scutula many-sided, with a 
central depression, giving rise to one or to several short bristles, and a series of long 
hairs at the extremity of the ears, and under the tail : this is likewise the substance 
of the description of the Rliinoceros sondaicus, given by M. Desmarest, in the 
Encyclopedia. 
The individual which is represented in our Plate, and which has afforded the 
preceding details, was taken, while very young, in the forests of the Province of 
Keddu, and was conveyed to the Residency at Magellan, in the year 1815 or 1816. 
By kind treatment it soon became domesticated to such a degree, that it permitted 
itself to be carried in a large vehicle resembling a cart, to the capital of Surakarta. 
I saw it during its conveyance, and foimd it perfectly mild and tractable. At Sura- 
karta it was confined in the large area or square which bounds the entrance to the 
royal residence. A deep ditch about three feet wide limited its range, and for several 
years it never attempted to pass it. It was perfectly reconciled to its confinement, 
and never exhibited any symptoms of uneasiness or rage, although, on its first arrival, 
harassed in various ways, by a large proportion of the inhabitants of a populous 
capital, whose curiosity induced them to inspect the stranger of the forest. Branches 
of trees, shrubs, and various twining plants were abundantly provided for its food ; 
of these the species of Cissus, and the small twigs of a native fig-tree were preferred. 
But plantains were the most favourite food, and the abundant manner in winch it was 
supplied with these, by the numerous visitors, tended greatly to make the animal mild 
and sociable. It allowed itself to be handled and examined freely, and the more 
daring of the visitors sometimes mounted on its back. It required copious supplies of 
water; and when not taking food, or intentionally roused by the natives, it generally 
placed itself in the large excavations, which its movements soon caused in the soft earth 
that covered the allotted space. The animal rapidly increased in size : in the year 1817, 
having been confined at Surakarta about nine or ten months, the dimensions as 
