The tigers of Trengganu

Tigers are seldom seen in Peninsular Malaysia today, except in Zoos. But in 1949, tigers were still numerous in remote rural areas, and in South Trengganu they were killing cattle and even children. It was fortunate for the villagers that Mr. A. Locke of the Malayan Civil Service was posted to Kemam...

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Main Author: Locke, Arthur
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Kuala Lumpur Malaysian Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society (MBRAS) 1993
Series:Monographs of the Malaysian Branch, Royal Asiatic Society no. 23
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