Sixth Children Javan Rhino Observed by Camera

Record video camera traps in the period 2012 Park is home to capture the existence of six children Javan. Appears expectations population increase most endangered endemic species in Indonesia.
"This is exciting news. There are at least six new Javan rhinos, "said M Haryono, Head of Park is home (TNUK), in Jakarta, Thursday (08/11/2012). Sixth son Javan rhino (Rhinoceros sondaicus) were aged 1-2 years, which is marked from the chicks that follow the mother through the forest.
Javan rhinos are solitary adult (loner). Pairs when mating season arrives.
Haryono ensure rhino calf was the sixth different individuals with the findings of five puppies in 2011. "Five rhinos were seen in 2011 also recorded monitoring. A total of 11 children rhinoceros looks, "he said.
Identification is done by looking forms horns, ears, skin fold body, and skin texture temples. Video traps monitored 6-8 months.
Now, the details of this report is elaborated. The final report will be published in December 2012 monitoring.
TNUK using 40 camera traps were replaced recorder card and the battery once a month. A few months ago, Hall TNUK 120 camera traps assistance of WWF-Indonesia. However, these new cameras will be operated in 2013 after the specified installation point.
Bring consequences
WWF Indonesia Forest Program Director Anwar Purwoto said Javan rhino population increase also increase feed requirements and acreage. On the other hand, rhino habitat continues pressed invasive plant species of palm-paleman, especially the kind Langkap (Arenga obtusifolia).
Cleaning plants in Ujung Kulon Langkap urgent. This step can restore the balance of the ecosystem that ultimately increase the population of the required plant feed rhinos.
The last issue, Javan rhino habitat needs both. 2015 targets in Indonesia Rhino Strategic Action Plan 2007, there are two Java rhino habitat and population of the asylum with 70-80 individuals. In 2007, the Javan rhino in their natural habitat is estimated at 50-60 individuals.
Anwar said WWF-Indonesia has reviewed four prospective locations of new habitat. Four locations were Bedouin Forest, Mist-Salak National Park, Nature Reserve Sancang, and Cikepuh. The majority were in West Java.
It takes 1-2 years to ensure both a suitable habitat. Preparation of long and ripe important to ensure the site providing the feed, nature, and the conditions that favor the survival of Javan.
Earlier, there were plans to fence off part TNUK protect the Javan Rhino.


Source: http://sains.kompas.com/read/2012/11/09/0853228/6