A Sumatran Tiger Preys Livestock Residents Of South Aceh

JAKARTA - An adult Sumatran tiger (Panthera tigris sumatrae) reportedly preyed on two goats belonging to residents in Tapaktuan, South Aceh Regency.

Head of the Conservation Resort Area 15 Tapaktuan, Natural Resources Conservation Center (BKSDA) Aceh Wirli in South Aceh, Saturday, said the protected wild animals reportedly preyed on resident goats on Friday evening yesterday.

"The tiger reportedly preyed on two goats in a cage behind SDN 2 in Batu Itam Village, Tapaktuan District, South Aceh Regency," Wirli said as quoted by Antara.

The existence of the Sumatran tiger preying on these livestock, makes the local community restless. The public is also asked to be aware of the appearance of these protected wildlife.

Wirli said the team of the Conservation Resort Area 15 Tapaktuan BKSDA Aceh had gone to the location where the tiger reportedly preyed on two of the community's goats.

"The team has also checked the location and installed monitoring cameras. If the tiger is found later, we will try to bring it back to the forest area," said Wirli.

Wirli said the community also asked for traps. However, trapping cannot be carried out because it must obtain permission from the Aceh BKSDA.

"Once we get a permit, we will set up the tiger trap. We urge the public to be careful and not to leave the house unless there is an important need. Then, don't go to the garden alone," said Wirli.

The Sumatran tiger is a protected animal in Indonesia. Based on the list of animals from the international conservation agency, IUCN, the Sumatran tiger is only found on the island of Sumatra, has a critical status and is at risk of extinction in the wild.