An urgent need for Milky Stork study in Malaysia

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Ismail, Ahmad and Rahman, Faid (2012) An urgent need for Milky Stork study in Malaysia. Pertanika Journal of Tropical Agricultural Science, 35 (3). pp. 407-412. ISSN 1511-3701; ESSN: 2231-8542

Abstract

Milky Stork (Mycteria cinerea) once had a scattered distribution in the West coast of Peninsular Malaysia. The species later underwent a constant decline and it now has less than 10 individuals recorded in Matang Mangrove Forest. Among the problems are threats from the pollution of hazardous chemicals, habitat destruction, poaching by humans, high rates of predation and disturbance, and the lack of mature trees for nesting. Thus, identification of suitable habitats for Milky Stork routine activity is important and Matang Mangrove Forest has provided such an opportunity for the Milky Stork Conservation Programme. In addition, there is also a need for integrated studies from various disciplines to conserve the remaining Milky Stork in Malaysia from extinction.

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Item Type:	Article
Divisions:	Faculty of Science
Publisher:	Universiti Putra Malaysia Press
Keywords:	Malaysia; Matang Mangrove Forest; Milky Stork; Population decline; Conservation
Depositing User:	Muizzudin Kaspol
Date Deposited:	23 Nov 2015 04:38
Last Modified:	23 Nov 2015 04:38
URI:	http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/8564
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