friends of the national parks Foundation (FNPF) staff this month led seven hours a night to return Javan five green peacocks in danger and saved in the wild in National Park East Java Alas Purwo.
"We have the care and rehabilitation of these birds in our wildlife rescue center in Tabanan, Bali for the past year. I'm so glad we were able to get a license release them, and they are now back in the wild, "says founder and CEO of FNPF, Dr. Bayu IGN Wirayudha"
wildlife rescue center of FNPF in Tabanan in central Bali -. One of the seven centers of its kind in Indonesia - provides a vital link in the process of return of the distressed wildlife in their natural habitat. FNPF took charge of 3,200m2 facility in 2011. FNPF treats, rehabilitates and releases endangered species of origin, most of whom are victims of illegal trade and poaching.
"We left our relief center in Bali about 22:00 on Sunday and headed Gilimanuk ferry to the neighboring island of Java. We wanted the night so that was not hot for peacocks, so they would be as comfortable as possible, "says Dr. Wirayudha.
The FNPF team and its precious cargo arrived in the national park, on the eastern tip of the island in the district of Banyuwangi to 5am. Dr. Wirayudha continues: "We had a Hindu ceremony to deliver the birds to God and get the blessing before releasing them. We hope that by doing so, the bird not only get protection by storing it but God "
" They will do well in the park -. They are terrestrial birds, they are healthy and not more docile. There are a lot of food and water for them. As soon as they were released, they went into the trees, and after 15 minutes they were directed to a river -. These are very good signs "
Untung Susilo, head protection business management of the National park Section I Tegal Eastern Region, said he welcomed and supported by the release FNPF. "What is good for the population increase Javan green peacocks. They are already independent and should not be protected all the time by people or environmentalists. "
With the FNPF staff, two representatives of the Department of Natural Resources Agency Forest Conservation (BKSDA) Bali made the trip to the National Park Alas Purwo
Made Sudarma of BKSDA Bali said." I am impressed with the release today and the location as well animals must be preserved and restored to their natural habitat "
at the rescue center for wildlife. -. Known as the Wildlife Rescue Center Bali - FNPF was able to help the birds to develop their wild instincts. "We are greatly helped by BWRC not only today but from when BWRC opened. Hopefully BWRC gain more community support, "said Made Sudarma.
Dr. Wirayudha said there are two other Javan green peafowl (Pavo muticus muticus of) the FNPF rescue center. "Defective foot was and the other is too docile, and so at present can not be returned to the wild. We'll find a way to ensure both green peacocks can eventually be released. "
FNPF through the Humane Society International (Australia) to finance the operating costs of the rescue center, as they resumed operations. For more information on their working visit www.fnpf.org