Sumatran tiger reintroduction

PALEMBANG, KOMPAS.com-A Sumatran tiger will be relocated to the island parakeet, a small island in the Banyuasin Regency, South Sumatra, on Tuesday (2 / 8), this afternoon. Seven-year-old tigress was captured from their natural habitat in the concession area of plantation forests (HTI) of PT Sumber Hijau Permai (SHP), South Sumatra, about two months ago. The area is located near the National Park Sembilang is indeed the original habitat of the endangered species.

Currently, the existence of tigers in their natural habitat are increasingly being pressured by land clearing. The arrest followed the killing of tigers two employees of PT SHP for tiger attacks. The relocation meant that large-bodied animals that no longer interfere with human activities in the area of ​​plantation subsidiary PT Sinar Mas.

"The island was chosen because of its rich parrot game animals, water, and it is a habitat for tigers. It's also separate from the mainland of Sumatra," said Ernita of the Public Relations of PT Sinar Mas.

To monitor the presence of tigers, necklaces GPS tracking device has been installed on that animal. The plan, the release will be attended by Minister of Forestry Zulkifli Hasan, Governor of South Sumatra Alex Noerdin, Regent also Banyuasin Amirudin Inoed.