Javan rhino in Ujung Kulon Just 35 individuals

This means that critical because the population is less than 100 individuals.

The population of Javan rhinoceros (Rhinoceros sondaicus) from the calculation manager Ujung Kulon National Park near extinction. Today, the population identified only 35 individuals.

"This means that critical because the population is less than 100 individuals," said Dodi Sumardi, Coordinator of Forest Ecosystem Control TNUK to VIVAnews, Friday, February 24, 2012.

Based on the results of monitoring in 2011, he continued, population of Javan rhinoceros, estimated at less than 60 individuals, with 35 individuals who have been identified. In anticipation of the extinction of the Javan habitat is, the manager TNUK perform intensive step through the program JRSCA (Javan Rhino Study and Conservation Area), by trying to increase the number of Javan rhinoceros population.

"We expand the habitat of these animals, also conduct a comprehensive study of the Javan rhinoceros," he said.

Government's national program, Dodi continue, by 2015, targeting the Java rhino population to 75 individuals. Other attempts to keep this population that is constantly monitoring the Javan rhinoceros through video tracking.

However, Dodi admitted major obstacles in this process. He complained about the inadequate number of existing monitoring cameras.

"The camera is less than 40 units. This makes us a must for the two blocks, "he said.

Ideally, the monitoring camera 120 is required for all the protected forest areas. Camera mounted in the woods for 8 to 9 months.

About the other monitoring methods, such as chip monitors, he said that it was during this discourse that has developed. But, knock on the adaptation of the technology is still expensive. (art)

"For example, the installation of a radio collar that is monitored by satellite, still need pre-approval in advance and research experts," he said.(VN)


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