Conservation status of tigers in a primary rainforest of Peninsular Malaysia

Kawanishi, Kae

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“…Compared to other studies using similar techniques our estimates of tiger densities in Sumatra are lower than expected, often , 1 tiger per 100 km 2 , even compared to similar habitat elsewhere (Karanth & Nichols, 1998;Kawanishi & Sunquist, 2004;Karanth et al, 2006;Linkie et al, 2006;Rayan & Mohamad, 2009; Table 5). Using spatially explicit capture-recapture models our estimates of tiger density were almost 50% lower compared to densities estimated with traditional capture-recapture models, a finding noted in other studies (Tredick & Vaughan, 2009;Obbard et al, 2010;Sharma et al, 2010;Gerber et al, 2012).…”

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“…Sus scrofa, bearded pig Sus barbatus, muntjac Muntiacus muntjak, and sambar deer Rusa unicolor) and grounddwelling primates (the pig-tailed macaque Macaca nemestrina; Karanth & Sunquist, 1995;Carbone et al, 1999;O'Brien et al, 2003;Sriyanto, 2003;Kawanishi & Sunquist, 2004). We compiled published information on tiger abundance in Sumatra for comparison with our results.…”

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Threatened predator on the equator: multi-point abundance estimates of the tiger Panthera tigris in central Sumatra

Sunarto

Kelly

Klenzendorf

et al. 2013

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Information on spatial and temporal variation in abundance is crucial for effective management of wildlife. Yet abundance estimates for the Critically Endangered Sumatran tiger Panthera tigris sumatrae are lacking from Riau, the province historically believed to hold the largest percentage of this subspecies. Recently, this area has had one of the highest global rates of deforestation. Using camera traps we investigated tiger abundance across peatland, flat lowland, and hilly lowland forest types in the province, and over time, in the newly established Tesso Nilo National Park, central Sumatra. We estimated densities using spatially explicit capture-recapture, calculated with DENSITY, and traditional capture-recapture models, calculated with CAPTURE. With spatially explicit capture-recapture the lowest tiger density (0.34 ± SE 0.24 per 100 km 2 ) was estimated in the hilly lowland forest of capture-recapture the spatially explicit capture-recapture approach resulted in estimates 50% lower. Estimates of tiger density from this study were lower than most previous estimates in other parts of Sumatra. High levels of human activity in the area appear to limit tigers. The results of this study, which covered areas and habitat types not previously surveyed, are important for overall population estimates across the island, provide insight into the response of carnivores to habitat loss, and are relevant to the interventions needed to save the tiger.

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Threatened predator on the equator: multi-point abundance estimates of the tiger Panthera tigris in central Sumatra

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“…Nijman (1998) found 0.25 (riverine forest) to almost 2.0 (primary forest) calling males per km 2 in Kayan-Mentarang National Park, East Kalimantan. Kawanishi (2002) found densities between 0.15 and 0.79 individuals/km 2 in Taman Negara National Park, Peninsular Malaysia. Sözer et al (1997) reported population densities of 2-8 individuals/km 2 in Kalimantan.…”

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“…), but the frequency of such events is uncertain. During a study on tigers in Taman Negara, Peninsular Malaysia, Kawanishi (2002) encountered one Sun Bear carcass presumed killed by tigers and two tiger scats containing the remains of Sun Bear(s), but again the frequency of these interactions is unknown. At the minimum, tigers and leopards are presumed to be antagonistic when encountering Sun Bears (Augeri 2001).…”

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“…Population status and densities on Borneo Possibly one bear/4 km 2 in Sabah ) and 1.13-1.57 bear/km 2 in Taman Negara National Park, Peninsular Malaysia (Kawanishi 2002 1. Any exception from the prohibition pertaining to Article 22 can only be permitted for purposes of research, science, and/or safeguarding those plants and animals.…”

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Life after logging: reconciling wildlife conservation and production forestry in Indonesian Borneo

Meijaard¹,

Sheil²,

Nasi³

et al. 2005

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This book has been published with fi nancial support from UNESCO, ITTO, and SwedBio. The authors are responsible for the choice and presentation of the facts contained in this book and for the opinions expressed therein, which are not necessarily those of CIFOR, UNESCO, ITTO, and SwedBio and do not commit these organisations. The review and synthesis refl ect inputs from many organisations, including MoF, LIPI, WCS, TNC, WWF and CIRAD. This review has also benefi ted from research, and related activities, supported by grants from ITTO, the European Commission, the World Bank, and the MacArthur Foundation. The opinions expressed in this book are not endorsed by any of these organisations. ISBN 979-3361-56-5The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) was established in 1993 as part of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) in response to global concerns about the social, environmental and economic consequences of forest loss and degradation. CIFOR research produces knowledge and methods to improve the well-being of forest-dependent people and to help countries manage their forests wisely for sustainable benefi ts. This research is conducted in more than two dozen countries, in collaboration with numerous partners. Since it was founded, CIFOR has also played a central role in infl uencing global and national forestry policies. National Library of Indonesia Cataloging-in-Publication DataLife after logging: Reconciling wildlife conservation and production forestry in Indonesian Borneo/ Meijaard, E., Sheil, D., Nasi, R., Augeri, D., Rosenbaum, B., Iskandar, D., Setyawati, T., Lammertink, M., Rachmatika, I., Wong, A., Soehartono, T., Stanley, S. and O'Brien, T. 308Life after logging | ix Figure 9. Sundasciurus lowii, seen here feeding on Artocarpus fruits, is a common squirrel of undisturbed and disturbed lowland forests 78 Figure 10. Malay Civet (Viverra tangalunga), one of the Bornean civet species that are negatively affected by the effects of timber harvest 87 Figure 11. Limnonectes leporinus, a Bornean endemic generally found near large or medium-sized streams 101 Figure 12. Numbers of amphibians found in an unlogged area in Danum Valley, a area under reduced impact logging (RIL), and an area under conventional logging (CL) 102 Figure 13. Box-and-whiskers plot of logging tolerance in relation to species age 118 Figure 14. Discriminant analysis of 3 variables (number of small Sundaic islands on which species occurs (after Meijaard 2003b), number of species per genus, and number of subspecies per species) and their predictive value for the sensitivity of mammal species to logging 119 Figure 15. Box-and-whiskers plot of categories for tolerance to logging in relation to distribution on small islands 120 Figure 16. Box-and-whiskers plot of categories for tolerance to logging in relation to number of young per nest or litter 120 Figure 17. Column charts of sensitivity to logging in relation to distribution range 121 Figure 18. Column charts of sensitivity to logging in relat...

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Terrestriality in the bornean orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus morio) and implications for their ecology and conservation

Loken

Spehar

Rayadin

2013

American J Primatol

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Aside from anecdotal evidence, terrestriality in orangutans (Pongo spp.) has not been quantified or subject to careful study and important questions remain about the extent and contexts of terrestrial behavior. Understanding the factors that influence orangutan terrestriality also has significant implications for their conservation. Here we report on a camera trapping study of terrestrial behavior in the northeastern Bornean orangutan, Pongo pygmaeus morio, in Wehea Forest, East Kalimantan, Indonesia. We used 78 non-baited camera traps set in 43 stations along roads, trails, and at mineral licks (sepans) to document the frequency of orangutan terrestriality. Habitat assessments were used to determine how terrestrial behavior was influenced by canopy connectivity. We compared camera trapping results for P. p. morio to those for a known terrestrial primate (Macaca nemestrina), and another largely arboreal species (Presbytis rubicunda) to assess the relative frequency of terrestrial behavior by P. p. morio. A combined sampling effort of 14,446 trap days resulted in photographs of at least 15 individual orangutans, with females being the most frequently recorded age sex class (N=32) followed by flanged males (N=26 records). P. p. morio represented the second most recorded primate (N=110 total records) of seven primate species recorded. Capture scores for M. nemestrina (0.270) and P. p. morio (0.237) were similar and almost seven times higher than for the next most recorded primate, P. rubicunda (0.035). In addition, our results indicate that for orangutans, there was no clear relationship between canopy connectivity and terrestriality. Overall, our data suggest that terrestriality is relatively common for the orangutans in Wehea Forest and represents a regular strategy employed by individuals of all age-sex classes. As Borneo and Sumatra increasingly become characterized by mixed-use habitats, understanding the ecological requirements and resilience in orangutans is necessary for designing optimal conservation strategies.

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Conservation status of tigers in a primary rainforest of Peninsular Malaysia

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Threatened predator on the equator: multi-point abundance estimates of the tiger Panthera tigris in central Sumatra

Threatened predator on the equator: multi-point abundance estimates of the tiger Panthera tigris in central Sumatra

Life after logging: reconciling wildlife conservation and production forestry in Indonesian Borneo

Terrestriality in the bornean orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus morio) and implications for their ecology and conservation

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