Borneo Journal of Resource Science and Technology, 1970
A survey on small mammals was conducted at Bukit Taat, Tasik Kenyir from 2 nd to 5 th September 2... more A survey on small mammals was conducted at Bukit Taat, Tasik Kenyir from 2 nd to 5 th September 2014. This survey aimed to document the species diversity of small mammals in Bukit Taat. A total of eight mist nets, two four-bank harp traps and 50 cage traps baited with banana slices were used. A total of 36 individuals comprising 14 species of chiropteran but none of non-volant small mammals were recorded. Hipposideros larvatus (36.1% of total individuals) were recorded as the most captured species followed by H. diadema (19.4% of total individuals) and Penthetor lucasi (8.3% of total individuals). This survey formed the first list of chiropterans recorded at Bukit Taat,
A survey on birds was conducted at Sungai Dusun Wildlife Reserve on the 26th until 31th of Octobe... more A survey on birds was conducted at Sungai Dusun Wildlife Reserve on the 26th until 31th of October 2009. Ten mist nets were deployed throughout the four days sampling period. A total of 27 individuals representing 16 species from 10 families of birds were recorded. The most common species recorded is the Arachnothera longirostra that was represented by six individuals.
Gastrointestinal nematodes can cause assorted health problems to human and other primates. The st... more Gastrointestinal nematodes can cause assorted health problems to human and other primates. The status of gastrointestinal nematodes in non-human primates remained less documented in Malaysia. This study aimed to determine the occurrence of gastrointestinal nematodes recovered from the fecal samples of captive non-human primates at the Matang Wildlife Centre (MWC), Sarawak. Fresh fecal samples were collected from 60 non-human primates of six species (i.e. Orangutan, Bornean gibbon, Silvered Leaf monkey, Slow loris, Pig-tailed macaque, and Long-tailed macaque) and processed using simple fecal floatation method and fecal sedimentation method. This study shows high prevalence of nematode infection (>=50%) and co-infection (22 from 45 infected individuals) in all species of captive non-human primates found in MWC, except one individual of young Silvered Leaf monkey was negative for nematode. From these, eight genera of 11 species and one unknown nematode larvae were recovered and amon...
BackgroundRodent species are well known for their potential as hosts and reservoirs for various z... more BackgroundRodent species are well known for their potential as hosts and reservoirs for various zoonotic diseases. Studies on blood parasite infection in small mammals focused on urban cities in Peninsular Malaysia and have been conducted over the years. In contrast, there are information gaps related to molecular detection of blood parasites in urban areas of Sarawak that are associated with veterinary importance and zoonotic spillover potential. Increasing prevalence and transmission of blood parasite diseases is the most crucial public health issue, particularly in developing urban areas of Sarawak. Therefore, molecular identification studies were performed to determine and identify the blood parasites infecting rodents.MethodsA total of 40 rodent blood samples were analysed for blood parasite infection and a combined approach using polymerase chain reaction‐based technique, and traditional microscopic examination (blood smear test) was conducted. 18s rRNA (Plasmodium spp.) and cytochrome b (Hepatocystis spp.) gene marker were used to identify the blood parasites.ResultsNote that 67.5% (n = 27) blood samples were tested negative for blood parasites, while 32.5% (n = 13) blood samples collected were infected with at least one protozoan parasite. Out of 13 samples, 69.2% (n = 9) were detected with Hepatocystis sp., while 15.4% (n = 2) were positive with Hepatozoon ophisauri. Two individuals had multiple infections from both species. No Plasmodium spp. have been detected throughout this study using universal primer (targeted Plasmodium spp.); however, different parasite species which were H. ophisauri were detected.ConclusionAlthough there is no evidence of human infection from H. ophisauri and Hepatocystis sp. detected from the study, the data show the host species are heavily infected, and the information is essential for future prevention of zoonotic outbreaks and surveillance programmes. Therefore, it is suggested that the surveillance programmes should be incorporated in targeted areas with a high risk of disease emergence.
Background: Rodent species are well known for their potential as hosts and reservoirs for various... more Background: Rodent species are well known for their potential as hosts and reservoirs for various zoonotic diseases. Studies on blood parasite infection in small mammals focused on urban cities in Peninsular Malaysia and have been conducted over the years. In contrast, there are information gaps related to molecular detection of blood parasites in urban areas of Sarawak that are associated with veterinary importance and zoonotic spillover potential. Increasing prevalence and transmission of blood parasite diseases is the most crucial public health issue, particularly in developing urban areas of Sarawak. Therefore, molecular identification studies were performed to determine and identify the blood parasites infecting rodents. Methods: A total of 40 rodent blood samples were analysed for blood parasite infection and a combined approach using polymerase chain reaction-based technique, and traditional microscopic examination (blood smear test) was conducted. 18s rRNA (Plasmodium spp.) and cytochrome b (Hepatocystis spp.) gene marker were used to identify the blood parasites. Results: Note that 67.5% (n = 27) blood samples were tested negative for blood parasites, while 32.5% (n = 13) blood samples collected were infected with at least one protozoan parasite. Out of 13 samples, 69.2% (n = 9) were detected with Hepatocystis sp., while 15.4% (n = 2) were positive with Hepatozoon ophisauri. Two individuals had multiple infections from both species. No Plasmodium spp. have been detected throughout this study using universal primer (targeted Plasmodium spp.); however, different parasite species which were H. ophisauri were detected. Conclusion: Although there is no evidence of human infection from H. ophisauri and Hepatocystis sp. detected from the study, the data show the host species are heavily infected, and the information is essential for future prevention of zoonotic outbreaks and surveillance programmes. Therefore, it is suggested that the surveillance This is an open access article under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs License, which permits use and distribution in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited, the use is non-commercial and no modifications or adaptations are made.
A survey of small mammals was conducted at Sungai Dusun Wildlife Reserve on the 26th untill 31st ... more A survey of small mammals was conducted at Sungai Dusun Wildlife Reserve on the 26th untill 31st of October 2009. 10 mist nets, two harp traps, 20 Sherman traps and 100 cage traps were deployed throughout the sampling period. A total of 18 individuals representing nine species from six families of small mammals were recorded. Ground-level trapping using 100 cage traps yielded three species of small mammals which are Maxomys rajah, Lariscus insignis and Tupaia glis. Six species of bats from the Order Chiroptera were trapped, and the most common species is the Rhinolophus trifoliatus.
Insect succession and decomposition process on three types of carcasses were conducted in peat sw... more Insect succession and decomposition process on three types of carcasses were conducted in peat swamp forest in Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, Malaysia, from August 2007 until January 2008. Nine fresh animal carcasses were used as carcass model in forensic entomological research. Three experiments were conducted and using three species of animals, namely plantain squirrels, Callosciurus notatus, chickens, Gallus gallus, and toads, Duttaphrynus melanostictus. The objectives of this study are to determine the decomposition stages and the insect succession with decomposition of different types of carcass in a peat swamp forest. Five decomposition stages were observed during this study which were fresh, bloated, active decay, advanced decay and dry remains stages. A total of 38 species of insects (seven Orders and 14 families) were collected from the nine carcasses. The common species that visit all three types of carcasses were Chrysomya megacephala and C. rufifacies (Calliphoridae). Ambient ...
A survey on birds was conducted at Sungai Dusun Wildlife Reserve on the 26th until 31th of Octobe... more A survey on birds was conducted at Sungai Dusun Wildlife Reserve on the 26th until 31th of October 2009. Ten mist nets were deployed throughout the four days sampling period. A total of 27 individuals representing 16 species from 10 families of birds were recorded. The most common species recorded is the Arachnothera longirostra that was represented by six individuals.
This data article presents on the ectoparasites infestation on small mammals in Peninsular Malays... more This data article presents on the ectoparasites infestation on small mammals in Peninsular Malaysia. The dataset on ectoparasites infestation is important because it raises a major medical concern regarding the spread of potentially zoonotic disease from wildlife to human. Tick and chigger are the primary ectoparasites as reservoirs of vector-borne diseases found on small mammals in Malaysia. These small mammals that are infested with ectoparasites occupy various types of habitats, including human settlements, could be of community health risks as the carriers of potentially zoonotic
A survey of ectoparasitic fauna on birds was conducted in October 2017 until January 2018. The ai... more A survey of ectoparasitic fauna on birds was conducted in October 2017 until January 2018. The aims of this study were to investigate the ectoparasitic fauna on birds and to compare its prevalence in the selected mainland and island of Sarawak. A series of sampling by using mist-net has been done in Mount Sadong and Satang Besar Island with a total of 1440 hours of sampling effort for each locality. A total of 53 individuals of birds were captured and examined for its ectoparasites. Twenty-one species of ectoparasites were recorded comprising four species of lice and 17 species of mites. Four species of lice and 11 species of mites were detected in Mount Sadong while eight species of mites and no lice were detected in Satang Besar Island. The prevalence of ectoparasites infested on birds in Mount Sadong (33.33%) was higher than Satang Besar Island (17.39%). The p-value (p= 0.474) indicated there was no significant difference between the prevalence of ectoparasites from both localiti...
Borneo Journal of Resource Science and Technology, 1970
A survey on small mammals was conducted at Bukit Taat, Tasik Kenyir from 2nd to 5th September 201... more A survey on small mammals was conducted at Bukit Taat, Tasik Kenyir from 2nd to 5th September 2014. Thissurvey aimed to document the species diversity of small mammals in Bukit Taat. A total of eight mist nets, twofour-bank harp traps and 50 cage traps baited with banana slices were used. A total of 36 individuals comprising14 species of chiropteran but none of non-volant small mammals were recorded. Hipposideros larvatus (36.1%of total individuals) were recorded as the most captured species followed by H. diadema (19.4% of totalindividuals) and Penthetor lucasi (8.3% of total individuals). This survey formed the first list of chiropteransrecorded at Bukit Taat, Tasik Kenyir, Hulu Terengganu, Malaysia.
A study was undertaken to determine gastrointestinal (GI) parasites commonly found in Malaysia... more A study was undertaken to determine gastrointestinal (GI) parasites commonly found in Malaysia's non-human primates (NHP) living in three different types of populations (wild, urban, and captive) and the basis of major GI parasites of zoonotic importance. A total of 308 samples was collected and microscopically screened from the NHP in the wild (n = 163), urban (n = 76), and captive (n = 69) populations. The samples were taken from 12 species of local NHPs. At least, 44 species of GI parasites comprising of protozoans (seven species), nematodes (26 species), cestodes (five species), trematodes (five species), and pentastomida (one species) were detected. There were no significant differences for the overall prevalence and no great differences in GI parasite species among the wild, urban, and captive NHP populations. The most common GI parasite was Ascaris spp. (49.7%), followed by Oesophagostomum spp. (26.9%), and 31 species discovered in this study are of known public health im...
IN THIS era of globalisation, there is a wide gulf between man's love of technology and moder... more IN THIS era of globalisation, there is a wide gulf between man's love of technology and modernity, and his love for the natural world. An imbalance between economic pursuits that drive illegal hunting, logging and the expansion of plantations, and the conservation of our natural heritage. And even when conservationists get into gear, highlighting the panda as the symbol of species conservation, on the other side of the divide are the more precious species found in Malaysia that are under threat owing to lack of exposure. We take in this case the proboscis monkey, the mascot for Visit Malaysia Year 2014 and the face of ecotourism. A species endemic to Borneo, Nasalis larvatus has become an important flagship species for conservation in Malaysian Borneo, alongside the orangutan. Among a total of 22 species of primates in Malaysia, the proboscis monkey is one with a unique characteristic – that bulbous nose, which has led to it being called long-nosed monkey.
Borneo Journal of Resource Science and Technology, 1970
A survey on small mammals was conducted at Bukit Taat, Tasik Kenyir from 2 nd to 5 th September 2... more A survey on small mammals was conducted at Bukit Taat, Tasik Kenyir from 2 nd to 5 th September 2014. This survey aimed to document the species diversity of small mammals in Bukit Taat. A total of eight mist nets, two four-bank harp traps and 50 cage traps baited with banana slices were used. A total of 36 individuals comprising 14 species of chiropteran but none of non-volant small mammals were recorded. Hipposideros larvatus (36.1% of total individuals) were recorded as the most captured species followed by H. diadema (19.4% of total individuals) and Penthetor lucasi (8.3% of total individuals). This survey formed the first list of chiropterans recorded at Bukit Taat,
A survey on birds was conducted at Sungai Dusun Wildlife Reserve on the 26th until 31th of Octobe... more A survey on birds was conducted at Sungai Dusun Wildlife Reserve on the 26th until 31th of October 2009. Ten mist nets were deployed throughout the four days sampling period. A total of 27 individuals representing 16 species from 10 families of birds were recorded. The most common species recorded is the Arachnothera longirostra that was represented by six individuals.
Gastrointestinal nematodes can cause assorted health problems to human and other primates. The st... more Gastrointestinal nematodes can cause assorted health problems to human and other primates. The status of gastrointestinal nematodes in non-human primates remained less documented in Malaysia. This study aimed to determine the occurrence of gastrointestinal nematodes recovered from the fecal samples of captive non-human primates at the Matang Wildlife Centre (MWC), Sarawak. Fresh fecal samples were collected from 60 non-human primates of six species (i.e. Orangutan, Bornean gibbon, Silvered Leaf monkey, Slow loris, Pig-tailed macaque, and Long-tailed macaque) and processed using simple fecal floatation method and fecal sedimentation method. This study shows high prevalence of nematode infection (>=50%) and co-infection (22 from 45 infected individuals) in all species of captive non-human primates found in MWC, except one individual of young Silvered Leaf monkey was negative for nematode. From these, eight genera of 11 species and one unknown nematode larvae were recovered and amon...
BackgroundRodent species are well known for their potential as hosts and reservoirs for various z... more BackgroundRodent species are well known for their potential as hosts and reservoirs for various zoonotic diseases. Studies on blood parasite infection in small mammals focused on urban cities in Peninsular Malaysia and have been conducted over the years. In contrast, there are information gaps related to molecular detection of blood parasites in urban areas of Sarawak that are associated with veterinary importance and zoonotic spillover potential. Increasing prevalence and transmission of blood parasite diseases is the most crucial public health issue, particularly in developing urban areas of Sarawak. Therefore, molecular identification studies were performed to determine and identify the blood parasites infecting rodents.MethodsA total of 40 rodent blood samples were analysed for blood parasite infection and a combined approach using polymerase chain reaction‐based technique, and traditional microscopic examination (blood smear test) was conducted. 18s rRNA (Plasmodium spp.) and cytochrome b (Hepatocystis spp.) gene marker were used to identify the blood parasites.ResultsNote that 67.5% (n = 27) blood samples were tested negative for blood parasites, while 32.5% (n = 13) blood samples collected were infected with at least one protozoan parasite. Out of 13 samples, 69.2% (n = 9) were detected with Hepatocystis sp., while 15.4% (n = 2) were positive with Hepatozoon ophisauri. Two individuals had multiple infections from both species. No Plasmodium spp. have been detected throughout this study using universal primer (targeted Plasmodium spp.); however, different parasite species which were H. ophisauri were detected.ConclusionAlthough there is no evidence of human infection from H. ophisauri and Hepatocystis sp. detected from the study, the data show the host species are heavily infected, and the information is essential for future prevention of zoonotic outbreaks and surveillance programmes. Therefore, it is suggested that the surveillance programmes should be incorporated in targeted areas with a high risk of disease emergence.
Background: Rodent species are well known for their potential as hosts and reservoirs for various... more Background: Rodent species are well known for their potential as hosts and reservoirs for various zoonotic diseases. Studies on blood parasite infection in small mammals focused on urban cities in Peninsular Malaysia and have been conducted over the years. In contrast, there are information gaps related to molecular detection of blood parasites in urban areas of Sarawak that are associated with veterinary importance and zoonotic spillover potential. Increasing prevalence and transmission of blood parasite diseases is the most crucial public health issue, particularly in developing urban areas of Sarawak. Therefore, molecular identification studies were performed to determine and identify the blood parasites infecting rodents. Methods: A total of 40 rodent blood samples were analysed for blood parasite infection and a combined approach using polymerase chain reaction-based technique, and traditional microscopic examination (blood smear test) was conducted. 18s rRNA (Plasmodium spp.) and cytochrome b (Hepatocystis spp.) gene marker were used to identify the blood parasites. Results: Note that 67.5% (n = 27) blood samples were tested negative for blood parasites, while 32.5% (n = 13) blood samples collected were infected with at least one protozoan parasite. Out of 13 samples, 69.2% (n = 9) were detected with Hepatocystis sp., while 15.4% (n = 2) were positive with Hepatozoon ophisauri. Two individuals had multiple infections from both species. No Plasmodium spp. have been detected throughout this study using universal primer (targeted Plasmodium spp.); however, different parasite species which were H. ophisauri were detected. Conclusion: Although there is no evidence of human infection from H. ophisauri and Hepatocystis sp. detected from the study, the data show the host species are heavily infected, and the information is essential for future prevention of zoonotic outbreaks and surveillance programmes. Therefore, it is suggested that the surveillance This is an open access article under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs License, which permits use and distribution in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited, the use is non-commercial and no modifications or adaptations are made.
A survey of small mammals was conducted at Sungai Dusun Wildlife Reserve on the 26th untill 31st ... more A survey of small mammals was conducted at Sungai Dusun Wildlife Reserve on the 26th untill 31st of October 2009. 10 mist nets, two harp traps, 20 Sherman traps and 100 cage traps were deployed throughout the sampling period. A total of 18 individuals representing nine species from six families of small mammals were recorded. Ground-level trapping using 100 cage traps yielded three species of small mammals which are Maxomys rajah, Lariscus insignis and Tupaia glis. Six species of bats from the Order Chiroptera were trapped, and the most common species is the Rhinolophus trifoliatus.
Insect succession and decomposition process on three types of carcasses were conducted in peat sw... more Insect succession and decomposition process on three types of carcasses were conducted in peat swamp forest in Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, Malaysia, from August 2007 until January 2008. Nine fresh animal carcasses were used as carcass model in forensic entomological research. Three experiments were conducted and using three species of animals, namely plantain squirrels, Callosciurus notatus, chickens, Gallus gallus, and toads, Duttaphrynus melanostictus. The objectives of this study are to determine the decomposition stages and the insect succession with decomposition of different types of carcass in a peat swamp forest. Five decomposition stages were observed during this study which were fresh, bloated, active decay, advanced decay and dry remains stages. A total of 38 species of insects (seven Orders and 14 families) were collected from the nine carcasses. The common species that visit all three types of carcasses were Chrysomya megacephala and C. rufifacies (Calliphoridae). Ambient ...
A survey on birds was conducted at Sungai Dusun Wildlife Reserve on the 26th until 31th of Octobe... more A survey on birds was conducted at Sungai Dusun Wildlife Reserve on the 26th until 31th of October 2009. Ten mist nets were deployed throughout the four days sampling period. A total of 27 individuals representing 16 species from 10 families of birds were recorded. The most common species recorded is the Arachnothera longirostra that was represented by six individuals.
This data article presents on the ectoparasites infestation on small mammals in Peninsular Malays... more This data article presents on the ectoparasites infestation on small mammals in Peninsular Malaysia. The dataset on ectoparasites infestation is important because it raises a major medical concern regarding the spread of potentially zoonotic disease from wildlife to human. Tick and chigger are the primary ectoparasites as reservoirs of vector-borne diseases found on small mammals in Malaysia. These small mammals that are infested with ectoparasites occupy various types of habitats, including human settlements, could be of community health risks as the carriers of potentially zoonotic
A survey of ectoparasitic fauna on birds was conducted in October 2017 until January 2018. The ai... more A survey of ectoparasitic fauna on birds was conducted in October 2017 until January 2018. The aims of this study were to investigate the ectoparasitic fauna on birds and to compare its prevalence in the selected mainland and island of Sarawak. A series of sampling by using mist-net has been done in Mount Sadong and Satang Besar Island with a total of 1440 hours of sampling effort for each locality. A total of 53 individuals of birds were captured and examined for its ectoparasites. Twenty-one species of ectoparasites were recorded comprising four species of lice and 17 species of mites. Four species of lice and 11 species of mites were detected in Mount Sadong while eight species of mites and no lice were detected in Satang Besar Island. The prevalence of ectoparasites infested on birds in Mount Sadong (33.33%) was higher than Satang Besar Island (17.39%). The p-value (p= 0.474) indicated there was no significant difference between the prevalence of ectoparasites from both localiti...
Borneo Journal of Resource Science and Technology, 1970
A survey on small mammals was conducted at Bukit Taat, Tasik Kenyir from 2nd to 5th September 201... more A survey on small mammals was conducted at Bukit Taat, Tasik Kenyir from 2nd to 5th September 2014. Thissurvey aimed to document the species diversity of small mammals in Bukit Taat. A total of eight mist nets, twofour-bank harp traps and 50 cage traps baited with banana slices were used. A total of 36 individuals comprising14 species of chiropteran but none of non-volant small mammals were recorded. Hipposideros larvatus (36.1%of total individuals) were recorded as the most captured species followed by H. diadema (19.4% of totalindividuals) and Penthetor lucasi (8.3% of total individuals). This survey formed the first list of chiropteransrecorded at Bukit Taat, Tasik Kenyir, Hulu Terengganu, Malaysia.
A study was undertaken to determine gastrointestinal (GI) parasites commonly found in Malaysia... more A study was undertaken to determine gastrointestinal (GI) parasites commonly found in Malaysia's non-human primates (NHP) living in three different types of populations (wild, urban, and captive) and the basis of major GI parasites of zoonotic importance. A total of 308 samples was collected and microscopically screened from the NHP in the wild (n = 163), urban (n = 76), and captive (n = 69) populations. The samples were taken from 12 species of local NHPs. At least, 44 species of GI parasites comprising of protozoans (seven species), nematodes (26 species), cestodes (five species), trematodes (five species), and pentastomida (one species) were detected. There were no significant differences for the overall prevalence and no great differences in GI parasite species among the wild, urban, and captive NHP populations. The most common GI parasite was Ascaris spp. (49.7%), followed by Oesophagostomum spp. (26.9%), and 31 species discovered in this study are of known public health im...
IN THIS era of globalisation, there is a wide gulf between man's love of technology and moder... more IN THIS era of globalisation, there is a wide gulf between man's love of technology and modernity, and his love for the natural world. An imbalance between economic pursuits that drive illegal hunting, logging and the expansion of plantations, and the conservation of our natural heritage. And even when conservationists get into gear, highlighting the panda as the symbol of species conservation, on the other side of the divide are the more precious species found in Malaysia that are under threat owing to lack of exposure. We take in this case the proboscis monkey, the mascot for Visit Malaysia Year 2014 and the face of ecotourism. A species endemic to Borneo, Nasalis larvatus has become an important flagship species for conservation in Malaysian Borneo, alongside the orangutan. Among a total of 22 species of primates in Malaysia, the proboscis monkey is one with a unique characteristic – that bulbous nose, which has led to it being called long-nosed monkey.
Nine fresh animal carcasses were used in this study in peat swamp forest at UNIMAS campus from 24... more Nine fresh animal carcasses were used in this study in peat swamp forest at UNIMAS campus from 24 August 2007 to 17 January 2008. Three plantain squirrels (Callosciurus notatus), three chickens (Gallus gallus), and three toads (Bufo melanostictus) were used. This study was carried out to observe the decomposition stages and the insect communities associated with decomposition of carcass in a peat swamp forest. In this study, the ambient temperatures, relative humidity and body temperatures of the carcasses were recorded throughout the decomposition process. Observations were made twice per day. A total of 38 species with total of seven Orders and 14 families, were collected from nine carcasses. On all three types of carcasses, three Orders were present, namely the dipteran, coleopteran and hymenopteran. The common species that visit all three types of carcasses were Chrysomya megacephala and C. rufifacies (Calliphoridae) and common genera were Atherigona sp. and Myospila sp. (Muscidae), Sarcophaga sp. (Sarcophagidae), and Crematogaster sp. and Lophomyrmex sp. (Formicidae). The dominant species of insect throughout the decomposition processes was C. megacephala which were also found on all three types of carcasses. Ambient temperatures and relative humidity show a reciprocal relationship in all the locations where the readings were recorded from the carcasses. During fresh stage the body temperature started with high temperature. The body temperature will decrease during the bloated stage. Then, during active decay stage, body temperature will increase again and started to decrease during advanced decay stage. During the dry remains stage, body temperatures become similar to ambient temperature. These data are first record of peat swamp forest insects that are associated with decomposition of carcasses and may be used as a reference for further study in ecology and forensic entomology.
A survey of small mammals was conducted at Endau Kluang Wildlife Reserve, Johor on the 28 th Octo... more A survey of small mammals was conducted at Endau Kluang Wildlife Reserve, Johor on the 28 th October until 1 st November 2008. Throughout the sampling period, 10 standard mist nets, three four bank harp traps and 100 cage traps were deployed. The preliminary small mammal species list is presented for Endau Kluang Wildlife Reserve using the information gained during the five consecutive nights of sampling. A total of 60 individuals representing 13 species from nine genera and seven families of small mammals were recorded. Ground-level trapping using 100 cage traps yielded four species of small mammals in the Order Rodentia with the trap effort of 12, 000 trap-hour. Nine species of bats from the Order Chiroptera were netted and trapped with the accumulated effort of 600 net-hour (mist net) and 180 trap-hour (harp trap). The Brown Spiny Rat, Maxomys Rajah, was the most commonly trapped terrestrial small mammal while the most common species of bats being captured is the Fawn Roundleaf Bat, Hipposideros cervinus with 18 individuals.
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