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Indonesia Launches Search for Presumed Extinct Javan Tiger

Efforts intensify following a DNA study that hints at the species' survival in West Java.

  • Indonesia initiates a search for the Javan tiger, a species believed to be extinct since the 1980s, after a DNA study suggested its possible existence.
  • The search involves camera traps and DNA sweeps, spurred by a villager's 2019 discovery of a hair strand in West Java that matched the Javan tiger's characteristics.
  • Conservation efforts include seeking advice from genetics experts and collecting community data to confirm the tiger's existence.
  • WWF Indonesia urges caution in publicizing the findings to prevent potential poaching.
  • If confirmed, the Javan tiger will be classified as a protected species, emphasizing the need for societal participation in its preservation.
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