Camera trapping of wildlife in the newly established Baleh National Park Sarawak

Cheok Melynda Ka Yi, . and Jayasilan Mohd-Azlan, . and Lip Belinda, . and Hon Jason, . Camera trapping of wildlife in the newly established Baleh National Park Sarawak. 38-51-64. ISSN 2672-7226

The persistence of biodiversity in the Bornean rainforest depends on its ability to adapt to anthropogenic exploitation. The remaining forests in Sarawak are fragmented and isolated and their ability to support large sized mammals is of great concern. In view of this camera trapping survey was conducted in the recently gazetted Baleh National Park to record the richness activity pattern and distribution of medium-to-large sized mammals. A total of 15 infrared camera traps were set within the park. We identified at least 27 species of mammals 12 birds and two reptiles. From the total mammalian species detected four were listed as totally protected� and 15 as protected� under the Sarawak Wild Life Protection Ordinance 1998. Additionally under the IUCN 2018 Red List criteria one species was identified as critically endangered� (Manis javanica) one as endangered� (Catopuma badia) seven as vulnerable� and four as near threatened�. This study had identified the occurrence and distribution of some rare endangered and threatened species. The presence of these species can be used to identify core conservation sites within Baleh National Park.

Full text available from: Official URL: https://jssm.umt.edu.my/wp-content/uploads/sites/5...

Abstract

The persistence of biodiversity in the Bornean rainforest depends on its ability to adapt to anthropogenic exploitation. The remaining forests in Sarawak are fragmented and isolated and their ability to support large sized mammals is of great concern. In view of this camera trapping survey was conducted in the recently gazetted Baleh National Park to record the richness activity pattern and distribution of medium-to-large sized mammals. A total of 15 infrared camera traps were set within the park. We identified at least 27 species of mammals 12 birds and two reptiles. From the total mammalian species detected four were listed as totally protected� and 15 as protected� under the Sarawak Wild Life Protection Ordinance 1998. Additionally under the IUCN 2018 Red List criteria one species was identified as critically endangered� (Manis javanica) one as endangered� (Catopuma badia) seven as vulnerable� and four as near threatened�. This study had identified the occurrence and distribution of some rare endangered and threatened species. The presence of these species can be used to identify core conservation sites within Baleh National Park.

[error in script]

Item Type:	Article
AGROVOC Term:	Wildlife
AGROVOC Term:	National parks
AGROVOC Term:	Trapping
AGROVOC Term:	Photography
AGROVOC Term:	Mammals
AGROVOC Term:	Birds
AGROVOC Term:	Reptiles
AGROVOC Term:	Protected animals
AGROVOC Term:	Endangered species
AGROVOC Term:	Population distribution
Depositing User:	Mr. AFANDI ABDUL MALEK
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2025 00:54
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/8549

Actions (login required)

View Item