Lupa Kata Sandi? Klik di Sini

atau Masuk melalui

Belum Memiliki Akun Daftar di Sini


atau Daftar melalui

Sudah Memiliki Akun Masuk di Sini

Konfirmasi Email

Kami telah mengirimkan link aktivasi melalui email ke rudihamdani@gmail.com.

Klik link aktivasi dan dapatkan akses membaca 2 artikel gratis non Laput di koran dan Majalah Tempo

Jika Anda tidak menerima email,
Kirimkan Lagi Sekarang

New Bird Species from NTT Officially Named Iriana Widodo

Translator

Editor

11 January 2018 20:30 WIB

Myzomela irianawidodoae. Mongabay.com

TEMPO.CO, Manado - A new bird species found on Rote Island, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) is named after the First Lady Iriana Widodo. It was done as an award to the concern of the First Lady over the nature conservation including bird preservation.

The name of Myzomela irianawidodoae is officially given to endemic bird species belonging to the Meliphagidae family as the protected birds according to Law No. 5/1990 on Conservation of Biological Natural Resources and Ecosystems, and Government Regulation No. 7/1999.

President Joko Widodo, through the Minister of Environment and Forestry, and the State Secretary has authorized the use of the First Lady's name based on Letter No. B1199/M.Sesneg/D-2/HL.01.00/12/2017 dated December 17, 2017.

"Giving the name of a first lady is the first in Indonesia, it is meant as an expression or a form of appreciation to the First Lady who has a deep concern about the bird life, her dedication can be a role model and be an example of saving the environment in Indonesia," said Main Researcher at LIPI's Zoology of Biological Research Center Prof. Dr. Dewi Malia Prawiradilaga in Manado January 11.

According to Prawiradilaga, a study of Myzomela Irianawidodoae, the small birds with a body length of 11.8 cm, a weight of 32.23 grams, and a beak length of 1.79 cm, has been done since 1996 through the reports by Johnstone and Jepson. But it was only in 2009, the researchers got the observations result from the Rote Island and managed to record its sounds and take the pictures of the bird.

"After the research and some tests were done to find out whether this species is claimed or not, in 2017, it was registered and published on the Treubia journal volume 33, December edition 2017 on pages 77 to 100," she said.

Prawiradilaga expressed her concerns about the presence of endemic animals, especially birds in the Rote Island. She views the island condition where the forest keeps eroded makes the number of bird’s species could be threatened with extinction.

"The condition on Rote Island that does not have the protected areas is very threatening. Not to mention the destruction of habitat and the shift of forest functions increase the problem," Prawiradilaga said.

Isa Anshar Jusuf



Deforestation Affects Four Key Animals in Aceh, Including Sumatran Elephants

24 hari lalu

Deforestation Affects Four Key Animals in Aceh, Including Sumatran Elephants

Aceh Environment and Forestry Office (DLHK) said that deforestation affected 5.3 thousand hectares of Aceh's forests during the 2021-2022 period.


New Species of Amazon Anaconda, World's Largest Snake, Discovered

26 hari lalu

New Species of Amazon Anaconda, World's Largest Snake, Discovered

Researchers in the Amazon have discovered the world's largest snake species - an enormous green anaconda - in Ecuador's rainforest.


Solo Safari Zoo: Tickets, Opening Hours, Facilities

38 hari lalu

Solo Safari Zoo: Tickets, Opening Hours, Facilities

Solo Safari Zoo is a magnificent nature-based tourism situated on nearly 13.9 hectares of natural area in Surakarta, Central Java.


Gorilla at Jakarta Ragunan Zoo Throws Stick at Visitors; Management Explains

3 Januari 2024

Gorilla at Jakarta Ragunan Zoo Throws Stick at Visitors; Management Explains

Footage of a gorilla throwing wooden sticks at visitors at Ragunan Zoo, South Jakarta, has gone viral on social media.


Taman Safari Animal Curator: 'Wild Animals Can't Be Kept as Pets'

10 Agustus 2023

Taman Safari Animal Curator: 'Wild Animals Can't Be Kept as Pets'

Keeping wild animals at home has long been a trend among celebrities, sparking controversy.


Athens Zoo Fights to Save Tiger Cub Found in Garbage

18 Maret 2023

Athens Zoo Fights to Save Tiger Cub Found in Garbage

Greek veterinarians are fighting to save a white tiger cub abandoned in a rubbish bin at an Athens zoo, believed to be a victim of the illegal trade.


Obsolete Law is Costing Indonesian Wildlife

2 Maret 2023

Obsolete Law is Costing Indonesian Wildlife

When Indonesian prosecutors went after the leader of an illegal wildlife syndicate, they relied on a relatively new law to seek a prison sentence.


Ragunan Zoo to Revamp Cages, Create Zonation of Rp130bn

18 Februari 2023

Ragunan Zoo to Revamp Cages, Create Zonation of Rp130bn

Ragunan Zoo management submits the budget for cages beautification and creating zonation of Rp130 billion to Jakarta Provincial Government for 2023.


Cities Can Be Safe Havens for Endangered Plants and Animals

27 Oktober 2022

Cities Can Be Safe Havens for Endangered Plants and Animals

Creating better connections between humans and nature is the first step to bringing back endangered animals into our cities.


Experts Call for New Vision to Guide Protection of Endangered Species in Africa

25 Juni 2022

Experts Call for New Vision to Guide Protection of Endangered Species in Africa

The international community should rally behind a new vision to guide the protection of endangered species that inhabit Africa, experts say.