JAKARTA - The Ministry of Forestry (Kemenhut) announced the birth of two Sumatran tiger cubs (Panthera tigris sumatrae) at the Sumatran Barumun Tiger Sanctuary, North Sumatra (North Sumatra) on January 26.
Minister of Forestry (Menhut) Raja Juli Antoni said the birth of a baby tiger a pair of tigers named Gadidan Monang was given Nunuk's name for a baby male tiger and Ninik for a baby female tiger.
"This naming process is not just a ceremony, but also a symbol of new hope for the conservation of Sumatran tigers in Indonesia," said Minister of Forestry Raja JuliAntoni as reported by ANTARA, Saturday, May 3.
"We hope that the presence of Nunuk and Ninik can be an inspiration for the wider community to be more concerned about the preservation of wildlife," he continued.
In particular, the Minister of Forestry said that the birth of a new individual protected animal was clear evidence of the success of the Sumatran Tiger conservation program which continues to be intensified to save endemic animals from the threat of extinction.
The Minister of Forestry also conveyed the results of patrols on April 14-28, 2025 at Ujung Kulon National Park (TNUK) showing a strong suspicion of the existence of three new Javan Rhino (Rhinoceros sondaicus) individuals.
These important findings include the Javan Rhino cub, which found traces of the site measuring 19-20 cm. It is estimated that the individual is between 4 and 6 months old, marking a new birth which is a big hope for the endangered animal population.
Second, on March 30, 2025 at 19.13 WIB at different locations, camera traps recorded the appearance of a mother rhino with a female cub estimated to be around 2 years old. The existence of the couple shows the sustainability of the Javan Rhino life cycle in its habitat.
Third, on April 3, 2025 at 00.18 WIB the same camera also recorded an individual male teenager aged about 3 years. Further identification is still being carried out to confirm the identity of the individual.
Minister of Transportation Raja Antoni conveyed that this finding was a positive signal for the Javan Rhino conservation efforts that were continuously intensified.
"We hope that the existence of this new individual will further strengthen the Javan Rhino population in TNUK. We will continue to monitor and ensure maximum protection for them," said the Minister of Transportation.
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