RRI.CO.ID, Denpasar - The Bali Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BKSDA) has successfully evacuated two protected species, a black-winged Kite (Elanus caeruleus) and an infant Javan langur (Trachypithecus auratus), following separate voluntary handovers by residents in Tabanan and Badung regencies.

The black-winged Kite was handed over by a resident in Celagi, Denbatas Village, Tabanan, after it was found incapacitated by a sticky sap trap that hindered its ability to fly. Meanwhile, the infant Javan langur, a male estimated to be only one month old, was handed over by a resident in Badung who had reportedly purchased the animal from an undisclosed source.

“Public awareness is starting to grow, and we very much appreciate that,” said the Head of BKSDA Bali, Ratna Hendratmoko, in Denpasar on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, as quoted by Antara.

The infant langur still displays the striking golden-brown fur characteristic of its early life stage. BKSDA officials noted that the circumstances surrounding the monkey's acquisition indicate that illegal wildlife trafficking remains an active threat in the community.

Both animals have been transferred to the Tabanan Wildlife Rescue Center (PPS), managed by the Nature and Humanity Lovers Foundation, to undergo intensive health observations and behavioral therapy.

The rehabilitation process is designed to do more than just restore physical health. According to Hendratmoko, the primary goal is the restoration of the animals’ natural instincts, ensuring they are fully prepared for a successful return to their natural habitats.

Both the black-winged Kite and the Javan langur are strictly protected under Law No. 5/1990 on the Conservation of Biological Natural Resources and their Ecosystems, recently updated by Law No. 32/2024, as well as Ministry of Environment and Forestry Regulation No. 106/2018.

The survival of these species in the wild is currently jeopardized by illegal hunting, trade, and habitat loss. Consequently, BKSDA views the cycle of rescue, rehabilitation, and eventual release as a critical lifeline for maintaining Bali’s ecological balance and protecting Indonesia’s biodiversity. ***