Renewed Protection for Javanese Wildlife

Endemic Javan species, like the Black-winged Myna, Javan Green Magpie, Rufus-fronted Laughingthrush, Sumatran Laughingthrush and Javan Warty Pig have faced numerous threats to their populations, particularly from the illegal and unsustainable trade of wildlife and deforestation in the region. Adding to their plight is the lack of conservation interest in these species.

But they have been given a new lease of life, thanks to breeding programmes at the Cikananga Conservation Breeding Centre (CCBC), established by the Cikananga Conservation Foundation.

Celebrating conservation successes

Mandai Nature has been a long-time supporter of Cikananga Conservation Foundation and contributes to capacity building efforts in the areas of husbandry techniques and veterinary care at its breeding and wildlife rescue centres.

Despite pandemic-related challenges, the Centre celebrated successes with its breeding programmes, welcoming eight Javan Green Magpies and six Black-winged Mynas in 2020. The Javan Warty Pig population has also seen a healthy growth with 41 individuals housed at CCBC, the largest group under human care.

Expanding conservation plans

Mandai Nature also contributes to CCBC’s ongoing ex situ activities, including the expansion and improvements of existing animal facilities such as its gibbon enclosures and aviary blocks.

The Cikananga team has also begun development on an ecotourism programme at the Ciletuh Pelabuhanruta UNESCO Global Geopark, where they are conducting surveys to locate hornbill populations and carrying out discussions with key stakeholders and community members on potential conservation programmes at the site.

Yayasan Cikananga Konservasi Terpadu/ Cikananga Conservation Foundation (CCF)

CCF was established in 2001 with the aim of facilitating and rehabilitating confiscated animals before reintroducing them to their natural habitats. The Cikananga Conservation Breeding Centre (CCBC) started in 2007 for the creation of safety net populations of endemic threatened Javan species, preservation of their genetic material and where possible, reintroduction.