Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Elephant In Peusangan Watersheed

In the vast expanse of the dense forest within the Peusangan River Basin, lies an invaluable natural treasure. There, amidst the lush foliage and biodiversity, unfolds the beautiful existence of Sumatran elephants. With a population ranging from 40 to 50 individuals, this population is a marvel of nature that we must nurture and protect with utmost responsibility. Every step taken within this forest brings us closer to an untouched world. The chirping of birds and the gentle rustling of the wind create a soothing backdrop to the elephants' actions as they forage through the underbrush. They move with grace, not disturbing the tranquility of their surroundings. This is a ritual that has persisted since time immemorial, where these elephants serve as crucial guardians of the ecosystem. However, the presence of Sumatran elephants in the Peusangan River Basin is not always secure. Threats from deforestation and human expansion loom ever closer to their home. Every fallen tree and each human-induced impact is a threat to their survival. Conflict between humans and elephants also presents a bitter reality that both sides must face. We bear a tremendous responsibility to ensure that they have a safe place in this world.




 Conservation efforts must involve collaboration from various stakeholders, including government, local communities, and conservation organizations. Habitat corridors must be maintained to enable the elephants to move freely between vital areas. Awareness campaigns are essential to help people understand the invaluable significance of these elephants to the ecosystem and local culture. Amidst the rustling of the forest, a profound hope resonates: that one day, as we walk through this forest, we will still feel the gentle vibrations of the Sumatran elephants, diligently maintaining the balance of nature. This narrative teaches us that we share this world not only with our fellow humans but also with creatures that add color and uniqueness to life on our planet.

Monday, August 7, 2023

Preventive Action: Mitigating Negative Interactions between Elephants and Humans

  The interactions between humans and elephants can pose a serious challenge to conservation efforts and the sustainability of elephant populations. Habitat loss, land conversion for agriculture, and rapid human population growth have increasingly reduced the living space for elephants, forcing them to share their territory with humans. As a result, conflicts can arise, potentially endangering both parties. However, as a preventive measure, strategies are needed to mitigate negative interactions between elephants and humans. One crucial action is to raise awareness among communities about the presence and significance of elephants, promoting harmonious coexistence. 




Education on safe and appropriate behaviour when encountering elephants, including how to avoid confrontations, is also essential. Additionally, mapping the migration routes and movement patterns of elephants can help in avoiding or anticipating their presence near human settlements. The provision of dedicated corridors or safe migration routes for elephants, connecting protected areas, is also an important preventive step. The use of technology, such as early warning systems with sensors and sound to deter elephants from entering human settlements or agricultural lands, can also reduce the risk of negative interactions. Furthermore, promoting elephant-friendly farming practices, such as using electric fences or natural barriers to protect crops from elephant raids, is an effective preventive measure. The collaboration between governments, local communities, and conservation organizations is of paramount importance. Involving all stakeholders in formulating policies and preventive actions can lead to sustainable and successful solutions in reducing conflicts between elephants and humans. By adopting appropriate preventive actions, we can create a safe environment for both parties, ensure the survival of elephants, and foster harmony between humans and wildlife. These joint efforts will ensure that elephants and humans can peacefully coexist and support each other in preserving the sustainability of our planet.

Sunday, August 6, 2023

Elephant Pocket Habitats: Safe Spaces for Elephant Survival

 Amidst urban sprawl and rampant deforestation, the Sumatran elephants have created "pocket habitats" as places of protection and safety for their survival. Pocket habitats are areas that serve as strong refuges for these elephants, where they can live relatively undisturbed and have access to essential resources. Sumatran elephant pocket habitats are natural oases amidst the challenges they face.

 These areas may not yet be fully utilized by the elephants but hold great potential as habitats for their populations. These locations are critical to ensure the elephants' survival and development. Within these pocket habitats, elephants can find sufficient food, interact with their group members, and even establish robust social structures. In this protected environment, they can also give birth and raise their offspring without excessive disturbance from human activities or environmental changes. 


The significance of Sumatran elephant pocket habitats cannot be underestimated. These protected areas play a crucial role in maintaining the elephant populations' sustainability and preserving the balance of the ecosystems they inhabit. Conservation efforts that focus on restoring and protecting these pocket habitats are vital to safeguard the Sumatran elephants from extinction. 


However, challenges abound in preserving these pocket habitats. Human impacts, climate change, and deforestation are significant threats that must be addressed. Collaboration among governments, communities, and conservation organizations is needed to maintain the integrity of these habitats and ensure that elephants have safe and secure spaces to live and thrive. Understanding the importance of pocket habitats for the survival of Sumatran elephants reminds us of our responsibility to protect these vulnerable creatures. Through sustainable conservation efforts and a commitment to the preservation of nature, we can ensure that the Sumatran elephant pocket habitats remain havens of peace and safety for this charismatic species. 

Elephants: Sociality and Fission-Fusion Behavior in Asian Elephant Communities


Elephants are the largest land animals on our planet, easily recognizable by their distinctive features, such as wide ears, long trunks, column-like legs, and large bodies. In Asia, the only species of elephant is Elephas maximus, commonly known as the "Asian elephant." Within this continent, there is a subspecies of Asian elephants that inhabit the island of Sumatra. 

Sociality is a prominent aspect of elephant life, particularly among female elephants. They are well-known for their strong sense of family. Female elephants form close-knit family units consisting of several related females and their offspring. Within an elephant herd, there are interactions among these family units that form the basic structure of the elephant community. Elephant herds are not merely random collections; they consist of one or more elephant families with closely related individuals spanning several generations. 

Elephant In Aceh
Typically, each elephant family is led by an older female considered to be the matriarch. The elephant family structure includes a hierarchical system that determines the ranking of each individual. Although disputes among female elephants can occur, each individual knows their rank, allowing them to form harmonious, stable, and strong family groups. 

Elephant herds do not stay together all the time. During the day, they often disperse over considerable distances to forage for food, only to reunite later. The size of elephant herds can vary over time, but the core family group is relatively small, usually comprising fewer than 30 individuals, consisting of grandmothers, female offspring, and their progeny. This family structure remains relatively stable over time. 

However, larger elephant herds can form when two or more families join together and travel as a single unit for a certain period. If conditions are favourable, a large herd of 70 or more elephants can be observed, which is sometimes referred to as a "clan." These large herds may travel together for days, weeks, or even months. Eventually, they will split into smaller groups, either for reorganization or to continue their movements as separate families. This behaviour is known as fission-fusion behaviour and is a common feature among elephant communities. 

Although research on fission-fusion behaviour in elephant populations is still in its early stages, there is substantial evidence indicating that this flexible structure is a common phenomenon in elephant communities. Fission-fusion behaviour allows them to adapt to different environments and situations while forming extensive and complex social connections. 

Understanding the behaviour and social structure of elephants is crucial for conservation efforts. Loss of natural habitat and other threats have significantly reduced elephant populations in the wild, particularly on the island of Sumatra. With a deeper understanding of elephant social life, it is hoped that more effective conservation strategies can be developed to protect this species from extinction. As one of the vital contributors to ecosystems, preserving elephant populations will have positive impacts on the environments they inhabit. Through sustained conservation efforts and a comprehensive understanding of their social dynamics, we can ensure that elephants continue to be an irreplaceable part of Earth's biodiversity.

 



Friday, April 3, 2015

Jurnal Aves Dan praktikum lapor

I.                        Tanggal  Praktikum   :

II.                     Judul Praktikum        : Kelas Aves

III.                  Tujuan Praktikum     :
Untuk mengetahui bagian-bagian luar tubuh ave syang penting untuk diidentifikasi.

IV.                  Dasar Teori  :
Aves merupakan kelompok hewan yang sering kita lihat. Aves memiliki bulu sebagai penutup dan pengatur suhu tubuh. Selain itu, bulu juga membantu aves unutk dapat terbang. Warna dan suara burung mejadi daya tarik tersendiri bagi manusia (Jasin, 2008: 2-84).
Pada burung terdapat tiga jenis bulu, plumae yang terdapat pada sayap dan ekor. Filoflumae yang menutupi seluruh tubuh, dan flumae menutupi filoflumae dan memberi bentuk tubuh aves (Edward, 2012: 43).
Burung merupakan hewan darat. Perbedaan temoat hidup, jenis makanan, dan cara hidup menyebabkan hewan memiliki kemampuan untuk beradap tasi terhadap berbagai jenis lingkungan (andrew, 2012: 231).

V.                     Alat dan Bahan  :
A.      Alat 
1.    Camera
2.    Alat tulis menulis
B.       Bahan
1.    Beberapa spesies dikebun binatang.

VI.                  Cara Kerja  :
1.        Diamati ciri-ciri morfologi preparat tersedia dan dideskripsikan.

2.        Digambar dan diberi keterangan.

XI.                   Daftar Pustaka  :
Drinker, Edward. 2012. Vertebrate Clasification. Journal of Zoology. Vol. 6 (2): 42-137.

Jasin. 2008. Sistematik Hewan Vertebrata dan Invertebrata. Surabaya: Sinar Swadaya.

Smith. Andrew. 2012. Evalusion and Adaptation of Birds. American Journal. Vol. 1(4): 230-255.

Jurnal dan laporan Mamalia

I.                        Tanggal  Praktikum   :

II.                     Judul Praktikum        : Kelas Mamalia

III.                  Tujuan Praktikum     :
Untuk mengetahui ciri-ciri yang dimiliki serta klasifikasi dari mamalia.

IV.                  Dasar Teori  :
Kelas mamalia memiliki kelenjar mamae sehingga dapat menyusui anaknya. Kelenjar mamae terdapat pada mamalia betina dan ini merupakan salah satu ciri khas yang harus dimiliki spesies dari kelompok mamalia (Frank, 2011: 24)..
Organ reproduksi mamalia terdiri dari sepasang gonad atau sebuah sistem yang terdiri dari ductus dan ruang untuk menghantarkan gamed,  menumpang embrio dan fetus (Campbell, 2011: 89).
Kelas mamalia terbagi kedalam tiga sub kelas yang memiliki sub kelas monotremata (Mamalia bertelur). Subkelas metatheria (Mamalia bergantung dan berpkasenta), dan sutheria (Mamalia berplasenta) (William, 2007: 298).


V.                     Alat dan Bahan  :
A.      Alat 
·         Alat tulis menulis
B.       Bahan
·         Beberapa jenis anggota mamalia.

VI.                  Cara Kerja  :
1.        Digambar dan beri keterangan lengkap anatomi tengkorak satu spesimen yang disediakan, dilihat dari dorsal, ventra dan posterior.
2.        Distulis tipe gigi dan disebutkan tipe gigi molarnya.
3.        Diidentifikasi seekor tikus yang disediakan dan dibuatlah deskripsinya.



X.                Daftar Pustaka  :
Campbell. 2011. Biologi. Jakarta: Erlangga.

Evers. Frank. 2011. Natural Historial of Mamalia. British Dent of Zoology. Vol. 1 (12): 22-108.

Thomas. Williams. 2007. An Analysis of Natural Clasification of Mamalia. Paris Press. Vol. 9(2): 290-233.





Saturday, September 6, 2014

Blang Rheue buah kecamatan baktiya barat

Tiada tempat yang paling indah melainkan kampung halaman, kampaung halaman adalah tempat yang membuat saya menjadi manusia yang berkarakter dan juga memiliki kepribadian yang ideal dengan saya dari tingkat desa atau kampung inilah saya mulai menjajaki pendidikan mulai dari sd sampai dengan sma memang bukan hal yang mudah untuk bertahan dan menjalani hidup yang serba dalam keterbatasan karena jarak desa dengan pusat pemerintahan yang tergolong jauh ya kira-kira sekitar 9 kilometer jika ditempuh menggunakan sepeda motor atau kendaraan lain membutuhkan  waktu tempuh kira-kira  sekitar 30 menit itu pun jikalau keadaan jalan bagus namun fakta untuk mendapat kan jalan yang bagus seperti mendapatkan mimpi ketemu bidadari yang jatuh dari langit


Desa Blang rheu kecamatan baktiya barat merupakan desa yang berbatasan langsung dengan kecamatan lapang yang di kecamatan itu  lumayan maju ketimbang baktiya barat  yang pembangunan jalan nya yang begitu lamban sedangkan jalan kecamatan tetangga lebih bagus dan luarbiasa .

Blang Rheue merupakan salah satu desa yang terletak sekitar 9,5 KM Ke arah Utara sampiniet yang ada di kecamatan baktiya barat, Kabupaten Aceh utara, provinsi Aceh, . Gampong ini berbatas dengan : Sebelah Utara dengan sungai Kuala Cangkoi (Kecamatan Lapang) Sebelah Selatan dengan Gampong Meurandeh Paya Sebelah Barat Dengan Gampong Trieng Pantang ( Kecamatan Lhoksukon) Sebelah Timur dengan Gampong Meunasah Hagu.
Jalan gampong ini tidak memiliki jalan tembus (buntu) ke baratnya lagi ada industri tambak/perikanan.
Walaupun jalan digampong ini buntu namun gampong atau desa ini memiliki  potensi sebagai daerah wisata mancing berhubung desa ini memiliki sungai yang mengililingin nya desa ini juga memiliki Histori kerajaan samudra pasai yang megah di indonesia karena di desa itu terdapat dua makan yang meliki hubungan erat dengan masa kejayaan kerajaan samudra pasai yaitu makam tengku Di Nra dan makam Tengku Di Ramoe
dari kedua makam tersebut memiliki ciri khas masing-masing seperti makam tengku diramoe bentuk nya yang dibuat seperti seuramoe dirumah adat aceh sedangkan makam tengku Di Nira memiliki pohon aren  atau nira yang mengelilinginya  karna hal itulah diberikan nama oleh penduduk setempat sesuai dengan karakterrisstik  bentuk makam tersebut...

Elephant In Peusangan Watersheed

In the vast expanse of the dense forest within the Peusangan River Basin, lies an invaluable natural treasure. There, amidst the lush foliag...