Bengkulu BKSDA Releases Two Slow Lorises at Bukit Kaba Nature Park
- 31 Jul 2026 23:23 WIB
- Voice of Indonesia
Key Points
- Bengkulu’s Natural Resources Conservation Center (BKSDA) released two juvenile slow lorises into Bukit Kaba Nature Tourism Park ahead of the National Nature Conservation Day on August 10.
- The protected primates, one male and one female, were voluntarily surrendered by residents after being found in a plantation area in Kepahiang Regency.
RRI.CO.ID, Rejang Lebong - Ahead of the National Nature Conservation Day (HKAN) on August 10, Bengkulu’s Natural Resources Conservation Center (BKSDA) has again reaffirmed its commitment to biodiversity conservation.
The latest step was the release of a pair of slow lorises (Nycticebus coucang) into their natural habitat at Bukit Kaba Nature Tourism Park (TWA) in Air Sempiang Village, Kabawetan subdistrict, Kepahiang Regency.
Head of BKSDA Section I in Rejang Lebong, Said Jauhari, said the two protected primates were voluntarily surrendered by residents of Taba Air Pauh Village, Tebat Karai Subdistrict, Kepahiang Regency.
“The wildlife was previously found by residents in a plantation area. After it was handed over, officers from the Kepahiang Natural Resources Conservation Section (KSDA) Resort immediately handled and released it,” said Said in Kepahiang on Friday, July 31, 2026, as quoted by Antara.
He explained that the two slow lorises released, one male and one female, were both in their juvenile stage. Based on a technical examination by field officers, both animals were confirmed to be healthy and fit to be returned to their natural habitat.
Said said Bukit Kaba was a highly suitable release site. The area has a relatively well-preserved ecosystem and adequate food sources to support the animals’ survival in the wild. He added that BKSDA Bengkulu appreciated Kepahiang people for their awareness and willingness to surrender protected animals to the authorities.
To help preserve the ecosystem, he urged the public to immediately report or surrender any protected wildlife they find. Reports or handovers, whether the animals are healthy or injured, can be submitted to BKSDA Bengkulu, KSDA Section I in Rejang Lebong, or the nearest KSDA resort.
He stressed that anyone who deliberately captures, owns, keeps, or trades protected wildlife faces criminal sanctions, including a maximum prison sentence of five years and a fine of up to IDR 100 million (about USD 6,170). ***
News Recomendation
Loading latest news.....