Mammals
Badak LNG’s industrial area has a lot of secondary forest spots. According to observations, as many as 29 species of mammals were identified, consisting of: Rusa sambar, Babi berjenggot, Pelanduk napu, Kucing hutan, Musang leher kuning, Berang-berang, Musang luwak, Codot, Rindil bulan, Monyet ekor panjang, Bekantan, Owa kalawat, Kukang, Orang utan, Landak raya, Mencit rumah, Tikus, Bajing kelapa, Bajing ekor pendek, Tupai,Kelelawar ladam. These mammals were identified either directly or indirectly by camera traps, caught in traps, footprints or through feces in Badak LNG’s Conservation Forest area.
Badak LNG’s industrial area has a lot of secondary forest spots. According to observations, as many as 29 species of mammals were identified, consisting of: Rusa sambar, Babi berjenggot, Pelanduk napu, Kucing hutan, Musang leher kuning, Berang-berang, Musang luwak, Codot, Rindil bulan, Monyet ekor panjang, Bekantan, Owa kalawat, Kukang, Orang utan, Landak raya, Mencit rumah, Tikus, Bajing kelapa, Bajing ekor pendek, Tupai,Kelelawar ladam. These mammals were identified either directly or indirectly by camera traps, caught in traps, footprints or through feces in Badak LNG’s Conservation Forest area.
Figure below is the trend of mammals in Badak LNG's conservation forest:
The number of mammals found in Badak LNG conservation forest increased in 2023. To maintain sustainability of mammals in the conservation forest, Badak LNG routinely monitors fauna in search of the number of species that exist. In the future, more specific monitoring will be carried out for individuals whose status is threatened.
Source: Mulawarman University and direct observation from Badak LNG (2023)
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