Wildlife Conservation & Ecology
Where Science and Conservation Meet
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We are privileged to be an integral part of one of the world’s richest biodiversity here in Borneo. Biodiversity provides us with resources for our existence such as food, medicine and the functioning of the ecosystem on which we are dependent where we simply cannot exist without and the critical component of the ecosystem services that are provided for free of charge.
As Bornean habitats rapidly becomes fragmented and isolated, the wildlife population dynamics will be altered where local densities will be reduced. The metapopulation becomes unstable through landscape modification and conversion that further reduces local and regional densities. This will result in specialized and less abundant species at risk of extinction. Species such as the Sumatran rhinoceros (Dicerorhinus sumatrensis) has been long considered extinct in Sarawak. Some of the mammalian species are unique to Borneo and at the same time are Endangered and seeks conservation attention. In particular, we refer to the Bornean water shrew (Chimarrogale phaeura), Bornean bay cat (Catopuma badia), Hose’s civet (Diplogale hosei), Bornean gibbon (Hylobates muelleri), Proboscis monkey (Narsalis larvatus) and Orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus). The other is the flat headed-cat (Prionailurus planiceps) and the clouded leopard (Neofelis diardi). In addition to this, Sarawak recognized as Bumi Kenyalang (Land of the Hornbills) is home for many Internationally Threatened Hornbill species. It would be a great shame if these species were to become locally extinct.
In the past the conservation strategies are based on what we knew before and decision are based on these facts. Many of these strategies appear not fully functioning now probably because we did not ask what we really should know in years to come for undeviating on-the-ground conservation actions. Therefore research and conservation science should be focused, synergized and concerned with bringing innovative strategies to the attention of policymakers and the public as part an effort to prioritize the needs for environmentally informed decisions. With many advances and new developments in conservation science helps our ever- increasing knowledge and understanding of the natural environment. The research on wildlife ecology and conservation will offer new insights to guide future science and improve our efforts at conservation, especially in Sarawak. Learning from past histories and predicting future conservational needs will enhance the local knowledge on sustainable development to ensure policy makers are advised on the human cost of continued erosion of biodiversity.
 Hosei CivetTotally Protected in Sarawak (SWLPO 1998); Vulnerable species in IUCN Red List 2017 |  Bornean Bay CatTotally Protected in Sarawak (SWLPO 1998); Endangered species in IUCN Red List 2017 |  Sunda Clouded LeopardVulnerable species in IUCN Red List 2017; Totally Protected in Sarawak (SWLPO 1998) |
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 Bornean Red MuntjakLeast Concern species in IUCN Red List 2016 |  Yellow throated martenLeast Concern species in IUCN Red List 2017 |  Common PorcupineProtected in Sarawak; Least Concern species in IUCN Red List 2017 |
 Short-tailed MongooseProtected in Sarawak; Near Threatened species in IUCN Red List 2017 |  Hose's CivetProtected in Sarawak; Vulnerable species in IUCN Red List 2017 |  Binturong / BearcatVulnerable species in IUCN Red List; Protected in Sarawak (SWLPO 1998) |
 Bait Stealer : Masked Palm Civet |  Brown BoobookLeast Concern species in IUCN Red List 2016; Protected in Sarawak (SWLPO 1998) |  Common SandpiperLeast Concern species in IUCN Red List 2016 |
 Intermediate EgretLeast Concern species in IUCN Red List 2016; Protected in Sarawak (SWLPO 1998) |  Javan Myna |  Yellow-vented BulbulLeast Concern species in IUCN Red List |
 Zebra Dove |  Chestnut MuniaLeast Concern species in IUCN Red List 2016 |  Black HornbillNear Threatened species in IUCN Red List 2016; Totally Protected in Sarawak (SWLPO 1998) |
 Black and White Hornbill (2) |  Bornean Crested Fireback (Male)Near Threatened species in IUCN Red List 2016; Protected species in Sarawak (SWLPO 2016) |  Crested Partridge (Male & Female)Near Threatened species in IUCN Red List 2016; Protected species in Sarawak (SWLPO 1998) |
 Great Argus (Male)Near threatened species in IUCN Red List 2016 |  Hollow-faced BatVulnerable species in IUCN Red List 2016; Protected in Sarawak (SWLPO 1998) |  Great Woolly Horseshoe BatLeast Concern in IUCN Red List 2016; Protected in Sarawak (SWLPO 1998) |
 Lesser False VampireLeast Concern in IUCN Red List 2016; Protected in Sarawak (SWLPO 2016) |  IMG_5750 |  Food Prints |
 Flying LemurLeast Concern species in IUCN Red List 2016; Protected in Sarawak (SWLPO 1998) |  PICT0010 |  PICT0116 |
 Silvered LangurNear threatened species in IUCN Red List 2016; Totally Protected in Sarawak (SWLPO 1998) |  Long-tailed MacaqueLeast concern species in IUCN Red List 2016; Protected in Sarawak (SWLPO 1998) |  Proboscis MonkeyEndangered species in IUCN Red List 2016; Totally Protected in Sarawak (SWLPO 1998) |
 Pig-tailed MacaqueVulnerable species in IUCN Red List 2016; Protected in Sarawak (SWLPO 1998) |  Sunda PangolinCritically Endangered species in IUCN Red List 2016; Protected in Sarawak (SWLPO 2016) |  Sambar DeerVulnerable species in IUCN Red List 2016 |
 Bornean Yellow MuntjacLeast Concern species in IUCN Red List 2016 |  Bornean Red MuntjacLeast Concern species in IUCN Red List 2016 |  Malayan Sun BearVulnerable species in IUCN Red List 2016; Protected in Sarawak (SWLPO 1998) |
 Malay WeaselLeast Concern species in IUCN Red List 2016 |  Yellow-throated MartenLeast Concern species in IUCN Red List 2016; Protected in Sarawak (SWLPO 1998) |  Common Palm CivetLeast Concern species in IUCN Red List 2016; Protected in Sarawak (SWLPO 2016) |
 Masked Palm CiverLeast Concern species in IUCN Red List 2016; Protected in Sarawak (SWLPO 1998) |  Banded LinsangLeast Concern species in IUCN Red List 2016; Protected in Sarawak (SWLPO 1998) |  Banded Palm CivetNear Threatened species in IUCN Red List 2016; Protected in Sarawak (SWLPO 1998) |
 Thick-spined PorcupineLeast Concern species in IUCN Red List 2016; Protected in Sarawak (SWLPO 1998) |  Malay CivetLeast Concern species in IUCN Red List 2016; Protected in Sarawak (SWLPO 1998) |  Sunda Clouded LeopardVulnerable species in IUCN Red List 2016; Totally Protected in Sarawak (SWLPO 1998) |
 Marbled CatNear threatened species in IUCN Red List 2016; Totally Protected in Sarawak (SWLPO 1998) |  Bornean Bay catEndangered species in IUCN Red List 2016; Totally Protected in Sarawak (SWLPO 1998) |  Leopard CatLeast Concern species in IUCN Red List 2016; Protected in Sarawak (SWLPO 1998) |
 Flat-headed CatEndangered species in IUCN Red List 2016; Totally Protected in Sarawak (SWLPO 1998) |  Bearded PigVulnerable species in IUCN Red List 2016 |