Mammals Biodiversity in Balik Bukit and Balai Kencana Resort, Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park

Abstract

Mammals biodiversity have been observed based on camera trap in Resort Balik Bukit and Balai Kencana. This research to know the diversity of mammals in Balik Bukit and Balai Kencana Resort, Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park, under the program and collaboration with WWF Indonesia Southern Sumatera Program. A total of 36 units of camera traps mounted randomly on 31 grid cells (2x2). Photos and videos data sorted manually based on the species of animals found and processed using the Advanced Renamer Application, Karen Directory Printer, Ms. Excel and ArcGIS. There are 23 species of mammals (13 families, N=3756). The most common animals were red muntjac (Muntiacus muntjak) (n=356) and pig-tailed macaque (Macaca nemestrina) (n=346), while the fewest were siamang (Symphalangus syndactylus), banded linsang (Prionodon linsang), sunda stink-badger (Mydaus javanensis) and short-tailed mongoose (Herpestes brachyurus) (n=1).