A preliminary analysis on large mammals distribution patterns and habitats in Johore from 1992-1998

Mohd.Nor, Burhanuddin and Jani, Zeti and Hasan, Kamariah (1998) A preliminary analysis on large mammals distribution patterns and habitats in Johore from 1992-1998. [Journal / Magazine]

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Abstract

A preliminary analysis was conducted on large mammals data accumulated from the state of Johore between 1992 to 1998. The objectives of the analysis were to determine the distribution trend and pattern and to identify important habitats for selected wildlife ,species during the above period. The analysis showed that four habitats namely hill dipterocarp, beach forest lowland forest, and oil palm plantation recorded the highest number of mammal observations compared to other habitat types identified in the states. Hylobates lar (f=262), Sus scrofa (f=211), Elephas maximus (f=208) and Tupirus indicus(f=129) were some of the common mammals in the state dUring the above period. The distributions of mammals were mainly concentrated in three districts in the state i.e. Segamat (47.99%), Mersing (17.48%) an.d Kota Tinggi 15.26%} respectively. This is due to the remaining forest in these districts thus providing habitat to most of the large mammals. The analysis showed the existing habitats are crucial to support the wildlife species especially large mammals. There is, need to establish corridor between large tracts of forests to enable large wildlife species to migrate to other forests in search of food and shelter.

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