Natural Resources Conservation Agency Captures A Sumatran Tiger In South Aceh

BANDA ACEH - The Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BKSDA) has caught a Sumatran tiger (Panthera tigris sumatrae) using traps in South Aceh Regency to respond to reports from the community that their livestock was being eaten by the king of the jungle.

"The tiger managed to enter our trap and has now been taken to the Trumon Conservation Response Unit or CRU for inspection and treatment," said Hadi Sofyan, Head of the Regional II Conservation Section of the Aceh BKSDA, Hadi Sofyan, quoted by Antara, Wednesday, November 10.

Hadi Sofyan said his party was waiting for a team of veterinarians to check the health condition and determine the age of the tiger.

The Sumatran tiger entered a trap set in Gunung Kapur Village, Trumon District, South Aceh Regency, a few days ago.

The installation of traps responds to public anxiety about these protected animals. The tiger reportedly also pounced on the community's livestock goat, said Hady Sofyan.

According to Sofyan Hadi, tigers have often appeared in people's plantations in South Aceh in the past month. There are even reports of local residents' goats being eaten by tigers.

Keuchik (village head) Gunong Kapur Suhaili admitted that a tiger had been caught in a trap. In addition, the presence of tigers is seen in community plantations in the area

"Some time ago there were also tigers crossing the road in the Mount Panton area of Bili. Sightings of tigers in the area have been going on for several weeks," said Suhaili.

Based on the list of animal rarities issued by the world conservation agency International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN), this animal which is only found on the island of Sumatra has the status of a critically endangered species, with a high risk of extinction in the wild.

The Aceh BKSDA appeals to the community to jointly maintain the preservation, especially the Sumatran tiger, by not destroying the forest which is the habitat of various types of animals.

And not to catch, injure, kill, store, possess, maintain, transport, and trade protected animals alive or dead.

Then, do not install snares, poisons, high voltage electric fences that can cause the death of protected wildlife. All illegal acts are subject to criminal sanctions in accordance with statutory regulations.

In addition, other illegal activities can also cause wildlife conflicts, especially the Sumatran tiger with humans. This conflict resulted in economic losses to casualties, both humans and the survival of the wildlife.