Protected animals released in East Java

Fri, 15 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB | Source: JP

SURABAYA: East Java Natural Resources Conservation Body (BKSDA),
in cooperation with non-governmental organization ProFauna
Indonesia, released on Wednesday 31 protected animals in Hyang
Plateau in Situbondo regency, East Java.

It was the second release this year, after the two
organizations released another group of 16 animals in the plateau
in April this year, according to Rozik Nursaid, an activist with
ProFauna Indonesia. Among the animals released on Wednesday were
green peacocks (Pavo Muticus), forest cats (Felis Bengalensis)
and the black, long-tailed monkey (Trachypithecus Auratus).

The protected animals were earlier confiscated from various
individuals and animal traders in East Java. -- JP

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