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Local Community’s Knowledge and Perception towards Freshwater Turtle Conservation in Southern Sumatra, Indonesia Tiara, Alma; Kusrini, Mirza Dikari; Sunkar, Arzyana; Guntoro, Joko
Jurnal Manajemen Hutan Tropika Vol. 31 No. 2 (2025)
Publisher : Institut Pertanian Bogor (IPB University)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.7226/jtfm.31.2.99

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The conservation of freshwater turtles relies on local knowledge and perceptions. This phenomenon is especially significant for communities located near turtle habitats. This study aims to investigate the influence of local communities' knowledge and perceptions of freshwater turtles on their attitudes, behaviors, and the resulting conservation outcomes for these species. Knowledge encompasses the empirical understanding of turtle species, their ecological roles, and conservation statuses. Perceptions encompass the subjective beliefs, attitudes, and values influenced by culture that communities hold regarding these species. The research was carried out in three river systems of southern Sumatra, involving interviews with 133 participants through a semi-structured approach that included closed and semi-open questionnaires, alongside a recollection method utilizing photographs as a tool. Identification was successful for only 8 of the 12 depicted turtle species, and merely one-third of the freshwater turtle eggs were identifiable. The most widely recognized species include the ambiona box turtle (Cuora amboinensis), Malaysian giant turtle (Orlitia borneensis), soft-shelled turtle (Amyda cartilaginea), and black marsh turtle (Siebenrockiella crassicollis). While most perceptions indicated a favorable attitude towards freshwater turtle conservation, negative behaviors persist that may adversely affect turtle populations.
The Abundance of Leptophryne javanica in the Streams of Mount Ciremai National Park Aprilianti, Risma; Kusrini, Mirza Dikari; Mardiastuti, Ani
Media Konservasi Vol. 30 No. 2 (2025): Media Konservasi Vol 30 No 2 May 2025
Publisher : Department of Forest Resources Conservation and Ecotourism - IPB University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29244/medkon.30.2.184

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Leptophryne javanica is a frog in West Java and Central Java. Threats to the presence of L. javanica in nature include volcanic activity and chytrid fungi. The population of L. javanica is not known for certain. This study aims to estimate the abundance of L. javanica in several streams of Mount Ciremai National Park and describe the habitat of this species. This research was conducted in Cisurian Waterfall, Cilutung Waterfall, Ciinjuk Spring, and Cilengkrang Waterfall using visual encounter methods combined with sampling transect. L. javanica was found mostly in Ciinjuk Springs with an abundance of 2.50 ± 3.09 ind /10 m. More males were found than females, except in the Cisurian Waterfall. The body size and weight of the females were larger than the males. The microhabitat of Ciinjuk Spring had an average of river currents of 0.34 m/s, river width of 0.8–1.2 m, river depth of 1.0–3.4 cm, and canopy density ranging from 54.17–100%. In addition to the spring, the waterfall was also a preferred habitat by L. javanica. Further research is needed in other waterfalls and rivers with microhabitat characteristics similar to Ciinjuk Spring.
Knowledge, Attitude, and Conservation Intention of Snake: A Study on IPB University Students’ Perception Loar, Loise Liberta; Kusrini, Mirza Dikari; Meilani, Resti
Media Konservasi Vol. 30 No. 2 (2025): Media Konservasi Vol 30 No 2 May 2025
Publisher : Department of Forest Resources Conservation and Ecotourism - IPB University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29244/medkon.30.2.374

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Twenty-nine species of snakes, eight highly venomous, inhabit various habitats found in the IPB Darmaga Campus, posing risks to people who have activities on campus. A snake bite case occurred on the IPB Darmaga campus in 2021, causing death. Such a case can incite negative perceptions in people and adversely affect their conservation intention. This study aimed to analyse students' knowledge and attitudes about snakes on the IPB Darmaga campus and draw on their conservation intentions from the data. A Google form was used to collect the data from 374 respondents from nine faculties at IPB University. A comparison was made between the students actively joining the Herpetofauna Observation Group (KPH) and the general students (non-KPH). Knowledge of the presence of snakes on campus was strongly influenced by information availability and student activities. All KPH students had direct encounters with snakes on campus, while only 52.9% of non-KPH students had such encounters. A total of 7.2% of non-KPH students and 58.6% of KPH students correctly identified the types of venomous and non-venomous snakes. Some non-KPH students were afraid of and disgusted by the sight of snakes. In contrast to KPH students, most non-KPH students suggested they would kill snakes upon encounter, showing their lack of conservation intention. Such data suggests the need for snake education for students to improve their conservation intention of the species, while at the same time increasing their ability to protect themselves from the risk of conflicts.
Co-Authors Adininggar Ul-Hasanah Agus Priyono Kartono Aini, Yusratul Andayani, Noviar Andhika Prima Yudha Ani Mardiasturi Ani Mardiastuti Anika Putri Aprilianti, Risma Aria Nusantara Arief Tajalli Ariefiandy, Achmad Arzyana Sunkar Bakhtiar Aji Boby Darmawan Burhanuddin Masy'ud Burhanuddin Masy'ud Burhanuddin Masy'ud Burhanuddin Masy’ud Darmawan, Boby DEDE AULIA RAHMAN Dian Oktaviani Dodi Safari Duto Nugroho Dwi Fania Endang Hernawan Erna Suzanna Eterna Firliansyah Evy Arida Fata Habiburrahman Faz Fata Habiburrahman Faz Fauzia, Alienda M Frayoga, Yunus Arif Fredinan Yulianda Guntoro, Joko Hadi S Alikodra Hadi S. Alikodra Hanny Herzegovina Harnum Nurazizah I MADE ARTIKA Ida Ayu Ari Janiawati Ira Khoerunisa Jakaria, Mohamad Kaniwa Berliani Kaniwa Berliani Kaniwa Berliani Kennedi, Umar Fhadli Kristina Nainggolan Larasati, Firda LILIK BUDIPRASETYO Loar, Loise Liberta Luna Raftika Khairunnisa Luthfia Nuraini Rahman Maddock, Simon T Mahmud, Arief Mohamad Jakaria Mohammad Ali Ridha Mohammad Mukhlis Kamal Muhamad Kurniawan, Muhamad Muhammad Dailami, Muhammad MUHAMMAD IRFANSYAH LUBIS Muhammad Irfansyah Lubis Nancy Karraker Noor Farikhah Haneda Novi Tri Ayuningrum Nusantara, Muhammad Galih Gurenda Prabowo, Oktavianus Jekki Pranata, I Putu Agus Widi Purwantono Purwantono Rahman, Luthfia Nuraini Rahmat Abdiansyah Ramadhan, Tubagus Muhamad Daffa Ramdani Manurung Ramdani Manurung Resti Meilani Rodrigo Ibrrandi Vazquez Sambas Basuni Sari, Fitri Eka Sawaki, Morgan Wayne Luther Setiawan, Rezky Agust Sigit Purwanto Suci Ninda Utari Tiara, Alma Vidya Elza Loriza Wempy Endarwin Yanto, A Viktor Yeni Aryati Mulyani Yudi Setiawan Zainudin