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

Simpson B., . and Mamat S., . and Shahril E. J., . and Amri I., . and Norzalie A. S., . and Anuar I., . and Pazil A. P., . and Zaihamrizal A. H., . and Rizal A. R., . and Mahathir M., . and Mohd Shafiq A. L., . and Sanusi M., . and Donny Y., . and Traeholt C., . and Rosli S., . and Magintan D., . and Noor J. N. J., . Movement patterns of a translocated Malayan tapir in Senaling Inas Forest Reserve Negeri Sembilan. pp. 13-21. ISSN 0121-8126

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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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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Item Type:	Article
AGROVOC Term:	Tapirus
AGROVOC Term:	Tapir
AGROVOC Term:	Forests
AGROVOC Term:	Habitats
AGROVOC Term:	Satellites
AGROVOC Term:	Monitoring
AGROVOC Term:	Mapping
AGROVOC Term:	Gps (global positioning systems)
AGROVOC Term:	Telemetry
AGROVOC Term:	Animal behaviour
Depositing User:	Mr. AFANDI ABDUL MALEK
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2025 00:54
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/8284

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