Wildlife diversity and identification of potential zoonosis around the Sumatran Rhino (Dicerorhinus Sumatrensis Harrissoni) sanctuary, East Kalimantan, Indonesia

Abstract

Emergency rescue for the Sumatran rhino in East Kalimantan is through consolidation into a sanctuary. This study aimed to analyse wildlife diversity and to identify potential zoonosis in the Sumatran rhino sanctuary located in Hutan Lindung Kelian Lestari (Kelian Lestari Protection Forest).Wildlife diversity observation was done by installing some devices (camera traps, small trap mammals, mist nets) and establishing transects. Zoonosis data was carried out by collecting blood samples and faeces of wildlife and domesticated animals. Our findings showed that there were 18 species of wildlife belonging to 13 family and 16 genus. Bearded pigs, malayan porcupines, and southern red muntjak were among animals with the highest RAI (Relative Abudance Index). Identification of potential zoonosis revealed that Salmonella was commonly found in faeces of both wildlife and domesticated animals. Furthermore, the most noticeably helminth parasites found in domesticated animals were Paramphistomum, Fasciola, and Emmeria, whilst Toxocora and Trichostrongylus were more common in wildlife. Theileria was blood parasites only detected in domesticated animals.