Tuesday, June 9, 2009

Wildlife and Human Conflict or ??


Hornbills (Anthracoceros albirostris convexus) can be seen easily in Tanjung Karang and surrounding areas. Sungai Karang Reserve Forest is one of the important hornbills habitat. Now this species living together with human being in Parit 13 near Sungai Panjang area. Some say they are pest during fruits season and some say they are attractive animals and have values for tourism. What we can do? Department of Biology try to help Wildlife Department and Public in the areas to solve this conflict and promote ecotourism and conservation.

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