Recent Observation of Elephas maximus sumatranus in Sembilang Natonal Park, South Sumatera

Hidayat, Benny and Travolindra, Yoga and Ridwan, Alex and Erwin, Suendi and Yustian, Indra (2019) Recent Observation of Elephas maximus sumatranus in Sembilang Natonal Park, South Sumatera. BIOVALENTIA: Biological Research Journal, 5 (1). pp. 20-24. ISSN 2477-1392

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Abstract

Sumatran elephants (Elephas maximus sumatranus) are one of four Asian elephants subspecies, which are categorized as Critically Endangered by the IUCN (International Union of Conservation of Nature) since 2011. Some factors that might drive this species into extinction ranges from wild attacks in the forest, habitat degradation due to land acquisition for plantation and development areas, and human slaughter because they regard these animals as enemies that sometimes enter community settlements. Elephants in Sembilang National Park is an interesting issue because it has not been registered as key species in Sembilang National Park, as well as no au- thentic evidence and official reports about the existence of elephants in the park. This paper proves the existence of elephants in Sembi- lang National Park, South Sumatra. The elephant documentation is in the form of photos and videos of 4 different elephant individuals, footage, cruising lanes and elephant puddles. Evidence of the existence of elephants in Sembilang National Park strongly indicates that future actions, participation and attention of all stakeholders are needed to the conservation efforts of the biggest Sumatran mammals in Sembilang National Park

Item Type: Article
Subjects: Q Science > QH Natural history > QH1-(199.5) General. Including nature conservation, geographical distribution
Depositing User: Dr Indra Yustian
Date Deposited: 01 Dec 2021 08:58
Last Modified: 01 Dec 2021 08:58
URI: http://repository.unsri.ac.id/id/eprint/57522

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