JAKARTA - The Riau Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BBKSDA) has deployed a mitigation team to herd several individuals suspected of being tiger cubs in Pulau Muda Village, Teluk Meranti District, Pelalawan Regency, back into the forest area.
Head of the Riau BBKSDA, Supartono, said that based on the results of the identification, the appearance of the Sumatran tiger was detected on the border of the forest area which is part of the pocket (habitat) of its natural movement. However, the location of the appearance is quite close to the residents' settlements, namely about 200 to 300 meters.
"So the main focus of the team at this time is to make efforts to lead the tiger herd to move away from the settlement and enter a safer forest area," said Supartono in Pekanbaru, Tuesday, quoted by Antara.
The BBKSDA Riau team in the field, he continued, found indications that there was more than one individual tiger.
The animal is a family unit consisting of one mother and offspring which is estimated to be 4 to 5 months old.
"At this age, the tiger cub is still in the transition period of weaning and has a very high dependence on its mother," explained Supartono.
Based on these findings, the joint team consisting of TNI, Polri elements and the nearest Forest Utilization Business Permit (PBPH) and local communities is currently continuing to carry out intensive monitoring on a regular basis. In addition, the team also provides education to residents to always be vigilant in their activities, especially at dawn and dusk.
Then it was also urged to keep livestock safely and not release them in open areas to avoid attracting tigers to approach residential areas and remain calm. The team also carried out socialization and appeals not to record and disseminate videos of the discovery of Sumatran tigers.
"Because it is feared that it will cause panic among the public and avoid hoax information. If you find a tiger sighting, immediately report to the Riau KSDA Headquarters team if you see signs of the animal's presence," said Supartono.
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