BKSDA Maluku to Release 58 Rescued Fauna in North Maluku

RRI.CO.ID, Ambon - The Natural Resources Conservation Center (BKSDA) of Maluku is preparing 58 rescued wild animals for release into their native habitats in Aketajawe Lolobata National Park and Morotai Island Regency in North Maluku. After arriving in Ternate in healthy condition, all the animals are now undergoing health checks and strict observation to ensure the readiness of ecosystem restoration.

“After being received, all the animals received initial treatment and monitoring to ensure their health and readiness before undergoing further handling stages,” said a Forest Ecosystem Counselor (PEH) at BKSDA Maluku, Hasrian Fajar, in Ambon on Friday, October 2, 2026.

The animals arrived at the Ternate-based Section I of the Natural Resources Conservation (KSDA) under BKSDA Maluku on September 29, 2026, at around 6 p.m. local time, alive and in good health.

The dozens of translocated animals comprise six species, led by 35 Ternate Lorikeets and 18 Eclectus Parrots. The remaining fauna include two Purple-naped Lories, alongside one White Cockatoo, one Paulson’s Tree Boa, and one Maluku Monitor Lizard.

On September 30, 2026, the Ternate KSDA Section I carried out the formal handover and follow-up handling of the animals.

Of the total 58 animals, 24 are being prepared for placement in Aketajawe Lolobata National Park. This group consists of two Eclectus Parrots, two Purple-naped Lories, 17 Ternate Lorikeets, one White Cockatoo, one Paulson’s Tree Boa, and one Maluku Monitor Lizard.

The remaining 34 animals are being prepared to support release activities in Daeo Majiko Village, Morotai Island Regency. This group comprises 16 Eclectus Parrots (Eclectus roratus) and 18 Morotai Lorikeets (Lorius garrulus morotianus).

“This handling is part of efforts to rescue and conserve wildlife by placing animals according to conservation stages and the conditions of the target habitats for follow-up action,” said Hasrian, as quoted by Antara.

Under Law No. 5/1990, it is strictly prohibited for anyone to catch, injure, kill, keep, maintain, transport, or trade protected wildlife. Violations of these provisions carry criminal penalties of up to five years in prison and a maximum fine of IDR 100 million (USD 5,577.87). ***