Hundreds of monkeys is prohibited to Java

Hundreds of long-tailed macaques aka monkey (Macaca fascicularis) from Kampung Bungus, Padang, West Sumatra, banned from the island of Java, Ape-ape was about to be sent to Bogor.

According to the Head of Animal Quarantine in Merak Agus Sunanto, rejection of the animal entered the island of Java, especially in relation to the Minister of Agriculture Regulation No. 566 of 2004 on Rabies Free Zone. "In this area of ​​DKI Jakarta, West Java and Banten free of rabies, while the monkey is from a rabies endemic area," said Agus.

Wild animals are carried by a truck driver Fuso bernopol BA 9152 SL, Robby Mamuja (24). Originally the monkeys aged one and two years it will go to PT Bio Medical Sukahati Street, Pajelaran, Cibinong, Bogor, West Java.

Actually, said Agus, since the truck was passing in Bandarlampung, local quarantine officials have banned hall Robby brought the animals to the island of Java. But the reckless driver to continue traveling. "Finally the officer Quarantine Central Lampung Ngebel us. Merak officer Together, we then wait for him here," he said.

After three hours detained in the Central Animal Quarantine in Merak, long-tailed monkeys were sent to the Natural Resources Conservation Center (KSDA), Lampung. According to Agus, all cases of animal-related activities in the port of Merak menyelundupan handled BKSDA Lampung. "Although equipped with the letters, the animals are not allowed entry to the island of Java," said Agus, who admitted to not knowing exactly going to do with the animals.

Measures to thwart the smuggling of long-tailed monkey from Sumatra to Java, how many times occur. In 2006, for example, as many as 60 long-tailed macaques were detained in the Central Quarantine Peacock. Video attempts to smuggle such animals even have been circulating on Youtube.

In Indonesia there are an estimated 41 species of primates, ranging from the orangutan (Pongo) in northern Sumatra and Kalimantan to the smallest, namely Tangkasi (Tarsius pumilus) in North Sulawesi. Of that amount, 24 of them are endemic species, which is only found living in certain areas in Indonesia.

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