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2007 - a completely new exciting programme of activities and protection and we need you to help us continue to make it the most successful Tiger Protection Programme as it has been for the past 10 years, With the most experienced Tiger Protection and Education team in Indonesia.
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Sumatran RhinoDicerorhinus sumatrensisPopulation: 300 The woolly rhino: The Sumatran, known as the hairy Rhino because of its long shaggy hair unlike other species which appear hairless, is a descendent of the Woolly Rhino. Scientific name and OriginDicerorhinus sumatrensis
DietUnlike White Rhinos Sumatran rhinos are browsers feeding on young saplings, leaves, mangoes, bamboo, twigs, figs and bark. When feeding, the animal moves in a zigzag pattern, sampling the potential food items in sight before it takes in mouthful quantities. StatusThe Sumatran is the smallest living Rhino, has been a critically endangered species for at least 30 years. Today as few as 300 are left in the wild. Threats to the rhinoThe main threat to the Sumatran rhinoceros is habitat destruction. Human activities from logging and land clearing for agriculture has lead to them losing their homes. Land clearing has made entry into the once remote forest homes of these secretive creatures easier. Poachers then kill the animals for the “alleged” magical properties of its horn and other body parts. The incentive for poachers is very high when rhino horn is worth 10 times its weight in gold in the black market. Rhino ConservationIn 1995 The Sumatran Tiger Trust, in search of the Critically Endangered Sumatran Tiger, laid the first remote cameras in Way Kambas National Park, Sumatra. More than tigers were photographed:
A healthy population of one of the rarest animals of earth was found - Between 12-24 Sumatran Rhino. In 1996 Rhino Protection Units, funded by the International Rhino Foundation, were introduced and their goal? conservation of those Rhinos and their habitat. Although core Rhino and core Tiger habitat in Way Kambas does not overlap in 2003 the Rhino and Tiger Protection Units joined forces. There are 7 units now operating in Way Kambas to provide more effective and efficient protection of both species. | 20 August 2007 World's first for tiger conservation Translocated conflict tiger fitted with GPS collar - FIRST! MORE 18.07.07 2 Tigers caught by new cameras in wknp .. just 2 days after installing new cameras (supplied by STT) in Way Kambas 2 new tigers have been captured on film.... MORE 06.06.07 New tiger photos just in captured on remote camera MORE
06.06.07 Second school opens - funded by STT MORE 01.06.07 Motorbikes funded by STT in use in the field MORE 23.05.07 Annual Report Way Kambas NP...MORE 08.05.07 Teams receive New essential equipment-motorbikes funded by STT Pics 08.05.07... workshop for the local communities... MORE 30.04.07 Annual report Bukit Tigapuluh NP Revealing the Mystery of Bukit Tigapuluh NP MORE Senepis- Latest 16/4/07 Government create corridor to Dumai causing major problems in Senepis...MORE 7/4/07 Protecting the tiger faced mushroom - rare rafflesia monitoring... MORE A Week On Patrol In Bukit Duabelas National Park... More Senepis
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and animals released back to the wild MORE New wild tigers caught on remote cameras to name..MORE Nov 2006 Drought Crisis in Way Kambas NP more Datai village - Latest news and pics... including first ever letter from village child taught to read and write by the teacher funded by STT...More Senepis Tiger Conservation Area – 106,000 hectares approved by Minister of Forestry more View world exclusive pictures of a wild Flat Headed Cat - click here Go on a virtual anti-poaching patrol with rangers in Sumatra - click here |
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The Sumatran Tiger Trust
