Movement patterns of a translocated Malayan Tapir in Senaling Inas Forest Reserve, Negeri Sembilan

M., Mahathir and Y., Donny and J. N. J., Noor and D., Magintan and I., Anuar and E. J., Shahri and S., Rosli and A. S., Norzalie and A. L., Mohd Shafiq and A. H., Zaihamrizal and I., Amri and S., Mamat and A. P., Pazil and C., Traeholt and B., Simpson and M., Sanusi and A. R., Rizal (2017) Movement patterns of a translocated Malayan Tapir in Senaling Inas Forest Reserve, Negeri Sembilan. [Journal / Magazine]

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Abstract

The translocation of mammal species from areas that threaten their survival is one of several wildlife management strategies currently employed by the Department of Wildlife and National Parks in Peninsular Malaysia. This preliminary study on the movement activities of a male Malayan Tapir (Tapirus indicus) fitted with a satellite collar reports the spatial and temporal movement patterns for seven months in Senaling Inas Forest Reserve, Negeri Sembilan. Our results showed that the tapir travelled more than 446 km, within a 62 km2 area in the new location and frequented habitats in and around open agriculture areas close to villages compared to forest areas. The maximum distance travelled was 7.9 km per day, with frequent movement occurring during the day. Further research is required to understand the management implications of translocating large animals.

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