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IDENTIFIKASI TUMBUHAN PAKAN ALAMI GAJAH SUMATERA (ELEPHAS MAXIMUS SUMATRANUS) MELALUI SAMPEL FECAL DI WILAYAH SEMBILANG RAJA PALMA BANYUASIN II SUMATERA SELATAN
Sumatran elephants is one of large mammal distributed along the island of Sumatra. The population of Sumatran elephants (Elephas maximus sumatranus) may decline if there are no activities that refer to conservation, especially in wild populations. The main problem of elephant conservation is interaction with humans which causes habitat loss and degradation that affects elephant feeding activities. This study was motivated by the damage to palm oil plantations owned by PT Raja Palma in Banyuasin by Sumatran elephants entering the plantation area, which aims to study the availability and to identify natural feed plants for elephants in concession areas that can fulfill elephant food needs. The research was carried out by direct observation, collection of feed residues in the form of fiber and seeds in elephant feces, identification of plant species, and dominance analysis. Six families were found as feed plants including Arecaceae, Blechnaceae, Cyperaceae, Melastomataceae, Poaceae and Pteridaceae consisting of 10 species of fiber and seeds. Fiber is classified as dominating with a value of 0.504 at 26% Elaeis guineensis and seeds are classified as dominating categories with a value of 0.956 at 48% Imperata cylindrica.
Inventory Code | Barcode | Call Number | Location | Status |
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2307005376 | T112166 | T1121662023 | Central Library (Referens) | Available |
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