JAKARTA - The West Sumatra Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BKSDA) said that traces of wildlife found by residents in Transad, Kampung Jawa, Solok City on April 6 were traces of a Sumatran tiger.
"The Sumatran tiger has been identified. It is an adult," said the Head of the West Sumatra BKSDA, Ardi Andono quoted from Antara, Wednesday, April 13.
It is possible that tigers are still roaming the area. He asked the public not to go out alone, then install lighting outside and inside the house.
Making carbide cannons or firecrackers that are lit in the morning and evening, then patrolling with sounds, such as gongs, to keep Sumatran tigers away from settlements.
"BKSDA has installed camera traps and traps, then carried out patrols with the community," he said.
He reminded the public not to act anarchy that could provoke victims.
He said Sumatran tigers would not attack humans if they were not injured, felt threatened, and protected their cubs.
Ardi Andono said that tigers usually roam in their corridors, but this is the first time they have crossed through villages and cities.
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