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Taman Safari Indonesia Zoo breeds Javan hawk-eagle
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Illegal hunting and logging were among the causes of the declining population of Javan hawk-eagles. (Courtesy of Taman Safari Indonesia/File)
Taman Safari in Bogor regency, West Java, is breeding Javan hawk-eagles.
According to Antara, the population of Javan hawk-eagles in its natural environment had declined to 200 pairs.
The zoo’s public relations staff member, Julius Suprihandono, said the birds could be found at Mount Halimun Salak National Park and Mount Gede Pangrango National Park.
Illegal hunting and logging were blamed for the declining population of Javan hawk-eagles.
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Julius mentioned that Javan hawk-eagles were carnivores that hunted for small animals, such as chicks, rats and rabbits. However, the illegal hunting and land clearing for farming and residential areas had caused Javan hawk-eagles to lose their food resources.
Realizing this, the zoo tried to carry out natural breeding to save the endangered species.
Julius explained that the breeding took place in a cage that was designed to look like the birds' natural habitat, ensuring that the birds would not get stressed.
Julius added that the cage’s cleanliness was important to protect the birds from being infected by viruses.
He added that it was important to breed Javan hawk-eagles as doing so allowed the younger generations to witness and study the bird’s existence. (jes/kes)
