A Male Sumatran Tiger Released Into TNKS

Sumatran Tiger/Photo: Antara

JAMBI - A male Sumatran tiger (Panthera tigris Sumterae) aged 8-10 years which recently entered the trap of the Jambi BKSDA, is now officially released back into its habitat in the forest area of the Kerinci Seblat National Park (TNKS) Jambi. "Directorate General Conservation of Natural Resources and Ecosystems (Directorate General of KSDAE) together with the Directorate General of Climate Change Control (PPI) of the Ministry of Environment and Forestry released the Sumatran tiger (Panthera tigris sumatrae) back to its habitat in the Kerinci Seblat National Park area," said Head of the Jambi BKSDA, Rahmad Saleh through his official statement, Tuesday, May 31. The release was carried out directly in the middle of the area in the core zone of TNKS by being translocated using a helicopter. The release process was led directly by the Head of the Kerinci Seblat National Park Center and the Head of the Jambi KSDA Center. Previously on 21 April 2022, the Jambi KSDA Hall has saved one individual Sumatran Tiger Male sex with an estimated age of 8-10 years in Nalo Gedang Village, Nalo Tantan District, Merangin Regency, after which the tiger was treated at the Jambi BKSDA Wildlife Rescue Center (TPS) in Mendalo Darat Village. has a body weight of 110 kg, an overall length of 217 cm, 6.2 cm upper canine length and 3.5 cm lower canine length. During treatment the tiger was then given vitamins, antibiotics, and antiparasitic, and blood, feces, hair samples were taken for laboratory examination, the results of which are declared healthy animals and the results of physical analysis are estimated to be 8-10 years old. For approximately 40 (forty) days at the TPS Balai KSDA Jambi, the tigers received intensive care in the form of routine and scheduled live feed such as chickens, rabbits and goats with a total of 370.4 kilograms. In addition, routine checks of the condition of animals every day by TPS officers visually in the morning and evening. The selection of the location for the release of the Sumatran tiger in Kerinci Seblat National Park is based on the results of a survey conducted by the Kerinci Seblat National Park Center together with Flora Fauna International. (FFI).

The results of this survey concluded that this area is an important natural habitat for Sumatran tigers with an area of 1.4 million ha and based on density studies (statistical calculations) the population data is 0.91/100 km², so that if converted there are about 126 individuals while based on In direct camera trap capture, 88 individuals have been identified. This Sumatran tiger was rescued from a location that is a buffer for the TNKS area, which is part of the Kerinci Seblat landscape ecosystem. So this activity is an effort to save and return tiger animals to safer habitats, said Rahmad Saleh. The wealth of the Indonesian nation and we invite all parties to participate and play an active role in efforts to maintain biodiversity. Furthermore, we urge people who are active in areas that are wildlife habitats to be careful and report to officers if they encounter dangerous wildlife activities through the call center. The Natural Resources Conservation Center or the National Park Office as well as if there are community activities that endanger wildlife. Meanwhile, the World Conservation Agency The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) includes the Sumatran tiger in the status of Critically endangered species means that this wildlife population is already critically endangered or has a high risk of extinction in the near future. Meanwhile, CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) categorizes tigers into the Appendix. 1. The Ministry of Environment and Forestry also expresses appreciation and gratitude to the Jambi Regional Police Chief and his staff for their great attention to the Sumatran tiger, Jambi Provincial Government, Merangin Regency Government, Bungo Regency Government, TNI, community and NGOs who have participated in the rescue until with the return of the Sumatran tiger to its habitat again.