KLHK Releases Sumatran Tigers In The Habitat TN Gunung Leuser

A Sumatran tiger named Begu Kluti was released into the core zone of Mount Leuser National Park (TNGL) on Tuesday (20/2). (ANTARA/HO-KLHK)

JAKARTA - The Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK) has released an individual Sumatran tiger (Panthera tigris sumatrae) into its natural habitat in the core zone of Mount Leuser National Park (TNGL).

"The female Sumatran tiger with an estimated age of 3-4 years named 'Begu Kluti' is now returning to its natural habitat," said KLHK Director General of Natural Resources and Ecosystem Conservation (KSDAE) Satyawan Pudyatmoko as reported by ANTARA, Wednesday, February 21.

The release involved a team consisting of the Aceh Natural Resources Conservation Center (BKSDA), Gunung Leuser National Park Center (TNGL), South Aceh Police, FKL and WCS-IP.

The ceiling itself in the Kluet area means a Sumatran tiger, while the Kluti is taken from the name of the Sumatran tiger location, which is East Kluet.

"Hopefully Begu Kluti can adapt quickly and reproduce so that it can strengthen the population in nature," said Satyawan.

In a similar statement, the Head of the Aceh BKSDA Gunawan Alza explained that after the evacuation of Begu Kluti, the team of veterinarians conducted medical examinations both macroscopically and laboratory tests.

Based on the results of medical examinations and observations while being treated for the tiger, the team of doctors recommended that the Kluti Begu be worthy of being released back into its natural habitat in Gunung Leuser National Park.

"We would like to thank all parties for their support in the context of efforts to save the Sumatran tiger and appeal to all levels of society to participate in preserving its population and habitat," said Gunawan.