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Intl Rhino Foundation http://www.rhinos-irf.org/tresources/en/images/icons/tendenci34x15.gif http://www.rhinos-irf.org Copyright 2005, Intl Rhino Foundation Tendenci Membership Management Software by Schipul - The Web Marketing Company en-us noemail@rhinos-irf.org Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:52:16 GMT Articles http://www.rhinos-irf.org/en/art/608/ <p><strong>KUALA LUMPUR:</strong> It is not a flattering photograph but it is a cause for celebration. </p> <p>A blurry snapshot of a Sumatran rhinoceros' leathery rear taken last month is "a good sign" for the near-extinct species.</p> <p>"These images and the ones captured in 2006 show that these animals can survive in sustainably-managed forests," said World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Borneo Species Programme senior manager Raymond Alfred yesterday.</p> <p>The double images were captured by camera traps set up in primary forests in central Sabah, which are part of the 'Heart of Borneo' conservation initiative by Malaysia, Brunei and Indonesia.</p> <p>"At first, my team thought it was only a photograph of wild boar. But looking closer, we saw the distinct shape of the rhino's tail and bottom. We were so happy!" he said. </p> <p>The images, believed to be of a 20-year-old female rhinoceros, are the first for this year. Similar images were captured in 2006 and last year of different rhinos.</p> <p>"The future of rhinos in Borneo now depends on how seriously the forest reserves can be managed sustainably with effective monitoring carried out." </p> <p>Alfred estimated there were at least 30 rhinos and two calves in Sabah alone.</p> <p>"There are other signs such as footprints, wallowing holes, scat and urine stains." </p> <p>He said there were plans to add 30 more camera traps by year-end. </p> <p>The enforcement and survey work in this area is supported by Honda Malaysia. WWF is working with the Sabah Forestry Department to look into sustainably managing Forest Management Units. </p> <p>"Our survey shows that the home range of the rhinos is also affected by oil palm expansion near the eastern coastline of Sabah," he said.</p> <p>Alfred said the rhinos' key habitat in this forest may still or could be connected; especially between the Tabin Wildlife Reserve and Lower Kinabatangan River region. </p> <div>He urged oil palm companies, whose lands border swamp-mangrove forest, to restore the corridor and address illegal encroachment to ensure rhinos' survival in Sabah. <br> </div> <div><em>News items on this page are from external sources and the International Rhino Foundation cannot be held responsible for the authenticity of their content, nor for the continuing presence of original links.</em></div> <br><br>1-Jul-09 1:00 PM Rear View Shows Rhino's Way Forward <p><strong>KUALA LUMPUR:</strong> It is not a flattering photograph but it is a cause for celebration. </p> <p>A blurry snapshot of a Sumatran rhinoceros' leathery rear taken last month is "a good sign" for the near-extinct species.</p> <p>"These images and the ones captured in 2006 show that these animals can survive in sustainably-managed forests," said World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Borneo Species Programme senior manager Raymond Alfred yesterday.</p> <p>The double images were captured by camera traps set up in primary forests in central Sabah, which are part of the 'Heart of Borneo' conservation initiative by Malaysia, Brunei and Indonesia.</p> <p>"At first, my team thought it was only a photograph of wild boar. But looking closer, we saw the distinct shape of the rhino's tail and bottom. We were so happy!" he said. </p> <p>The images, believed to be of a 20-year-old female rhinoceros, are the first for this year. Similar images were captured in 2006 and last year of different rhinos.</p> <p>"The future of rhinos in Borneo now depends on how seriously the forest reserves can be managed sustainably with effective monitoring carried out." </p> <p>Alfred estimated there were at least 30 rhinos and two calves in Sabah alone.</p> <p>"There are other signs such as footprints, wallowing holes, scat and urine stains." </p> <p>He said there were plans to add 30 more camera traps by year-end. </p> <p>The enforcement and survey work in this area is supported by Honda Malaysia. WWF is working with the Sabah Forestry Department to look into sustainably managing Forest Management Units. </p> <p>"Our survey shows that the home range of the rhinos is also affected by oil palm expansion near the eastern coastline of Sabah," he said.</p> <p>Alfred said the rhinos' key habitat in this forest may still or could be connected; especially between the Tabin Wildlife Reserve and Lower Kinabatangan River region. </p> <div>He urged oil palm companies, whose lands border swamp-mangrove forest, to restore the corridor and address illegal encroachment to ensure rhinos' survival in Sabah. <br> </div> <div><em>News items on this page are from external sources and the International Rhino Foundation cannot be held responsible for the authenticity of their content, nor for the continuing presence of original links.</em></div> http://www.rhinos-irf.org/en/art/608/ Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:00:00 GMT