Some evidences of Sumatran Rhinoceros presence in Temengor Forest Reserve, Perak

D., Magintan and M.B.M., Rufino and N., Cosmas and T. C. Y., Dennis (2009) Some evidences of Sumatran Rhinoceros presence in Temengor Forest Reserve, Perak. [Journal / Magazine]

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Abstract

A study was conducted at Temengor Forest Reseryes between 2007 and 2008 with the main aim to investigate the presence and distribution of large wildlife species primarily Sumatran Rhinoceros. Two study methods were employed namely trail survey and camera trapping. Field survey recorded a total of29 species of mammals which include 5 species of primates,- 14 -species of carnivores, 9 species of ungurales (including sumatran Rhinoceros) and one species of rodents. Camera trapping captured 19 species of mammals which the most common were the Malayan Tapir, followed by the Malayan Sun Bear, Barking Deer, Gaur and the yellow-throated Marten. Pictures of Sumatran Rhinoceros were also present. At the same area, Sumatran Rhinoceros sighting also were reported in the previous studies in 2000 and early 2007. Recent evidence of Sumatran Rhinoceros were based on signs of fresh footprints, debarking of tree mark, scraped on ground and strong smell of urination at the ridge close to Sungai Talang. Evidence of the presence of Sumatran Rhinoceros at the study area is important for conservation of this species.

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