Conservation of mammal and bird fauna at Hulu Kenyir, Trengganu

Shahrul Anuar Mohd Sah and Mohd Hifni Baharuddin. (2001) Conservation of mammal and bird fauna at Hulu Kenyir, Trengganu. [Proceedings Paper]

A study was conducted at Sungai Puah and Sungai Terengganu, Hulu Tasik Kenyir, Ulu Terengganu to assess the suitability of the area for wildlife conservation site. The areas covered in this study include the primary forest and old secondary forests. Mist-netting mainly for bats and birds, field observations mainly for birds and large mammals and trapping for small mammals were the preferred methods. The study showed a total of 37 mammal species from 19 families and 96 species of birds from 38 families. From 96 birds species, 87 species are listed as totally protected, four species are listed as other protected birds, four species are listed as not protected and one species is listed as game bird under Schedule Three of the Wildlife Act 1972. From 37 species of mammals, 15 species are listed as totally protected mammals, 14 species are listed as other protected mammals and eight species are listed as not protected under Wildlife Act 1972. Under the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources Red Data Book, three large mammals are categorised as endangered or critically endangered species namely tiger (Panthera tigris), Sumatran rhinoceros (Dicerorhinus sumatrensis) and Indian elephant (Elephas maximus). With this, we envisaged that this area with its faunal diversity is a suitable habitat and excellent refuge for wild animals and could also continue to provide research and education for the present and future generations.

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A study was conducted at Sungai Puah and Sungai Terengganu, Hulu Tasik Kenyir, Ulu Terengganu to assess the suitability of the area for wildlife conservation site. The areas covered in this study include the primary forest and old secondary forests. Mist-netting mainly for bats and birds, field observations mainly for birds and large mammals and trapping for small mammals were the preferred methods. The study showed a total of 37 mammal species from 19 families and 96 species of birds from 38 families. From 96 birds species, 87 species are listed as totally protected, four species are listed as other protected birds, four species are listed as not protected and one species is listed as game bird under Schedule Three of the Wildlife Act 1972. From 37 species of mammals, 15 species are listed as totally protected mammals, 14 species are listed as other protected mammals and eight species are listed as not protected under Wildlife Act 1972. Under the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources Red Data Book, three large mammals are categorised as endangered or critically endangered species namely tiger (Panthera tigris), Sumatran rhinoceros (Dicerorhinus sumatrensis) and Indian elephant (Elephas maximus). With this, we envisaged that this area with its faunal diversity is a suitable habitat and excellent refuge for wild animals and could also continue to provide research and education for the present and future generations.

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Item Type:	Proceedings Paper
Additional Information:	Available at Perpustakaan Sultan Abdul Samad, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43000 UPM Serdang, Malaysia.Call Number QH75 A1I61 2000
AGROVOC Term:	mammals
AGROVOC Term:	birds
AGROVOC Term:	nature conservation
AGROVOC Term:	wildlife management
AGROVOC Term:	tropical forests
AGROVOC Term:	protected species
AGROVOC Term:	identification
AGROVOC Term:	species checklists
AGROVOC Term:	trapping
AGROVOC Term:	data collection
Geographical Term:	Malaysia
Depositing User:	Ms. Azariah Hashim
Date Deposited:	02 Sep 2024 07:40
Last Modified:	02 Sep 2024 07:40
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/1137

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