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Bakri, M.A.; Yusof, E.; Jawing, A.; Faizul, N.M.; Rahim, M.R.A.; Ilias, R.; Salim, N.; Saaban, S.; Hussin, M.Z.; Kasim, M.R.M.
The presence of wildlife species at artificial pasture and artificial salt lick sites at protected areas in Peninsular Malaysia
2019  Journal of Wildlife and Parks (34): 1-8

Minerals are essential requirement for wildlife and lack of it can affect the species population and health of the individuals. In the tropical rainforest such minerals can be obtained from natural salt licks. However, such areas are limited since some had been destroyed by developments. As part of wildlife management strategy, the Department of Wildlife and National Parks of Peninsular Malaysia (PERHILITAN) has developed a number of artificial pastures and artificial salt licks sites. A study was conducted to determine the type of wildlife species visiting both the artificial salt licks and artificial pasture sites, using camera trap, direct and indirect observation methods. The study was conducted from August 2014 until November 2015. In this study, six artificial pasture sites and 20 artificial salt lick sites were selected. During this study, 11 wildlife species were observed visiting the artificial pasture sites while 33 species visited the artificial salt lick sites. This study indicates that artificial salt licks and artificial pasture areas can attract wildlife species by providing essential food and minerals for wildlife in their natural habitat.

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