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Bab 17: Bidang PRIMATOLOGI
Bidang Primatologi juga merupakan bidang yang favorit bagi peneliti asing. Pada tahun 2013 ini terdapat 32 project penelitian no. 2016 sd 247 terkait Primatologi.
216. A comparative study on explorative behaviour in two populations of wild orang-utans
Tujuan Penelitian : Membandingkan perilaku bermain anak-anak Orangutan
dan mengeksploitasi perilaku populations: Tuanan, Kalimantan Tengahd dan Suaq Balimbing, Aceh Selatan
Bidang Penelitian : Primatologi
Daerah Penelitian : Sumatera Suaq Balimbing, Aceh Selatan, Kalimantan Tengah Tuanan
Lama Penelitian : 9 sembilan bulan mulai 22 Juli 2013
Mitra Kerja : Fak. Biologi UNAS Tatang Mitra Setia Fakultas Biologi
UNAS Tomi Ariyanto, S.Si.\
Abstrak
Independent exploration most commonly observed in the form of object play by which the infant explores and learns about the involved object is often observed
in immature orangutans. So far very little research has been done on object play behavior of wild orangutans. It is unclear, how ecological factor and social factors
inluence object play behavior in immature orangutans. The aim of this project is to compare infant play and exploration behavior of 2 Orangutan populations:
Tuanan, Kalimantan Tengah and Suaq Balimbing, Aceh Selatan. A comparison of the two study sites will show how the diferences in ecology and sociality between
the two populations inluence the nature and frequency of infant play behavior. The study will be carried out between May 2013 and February 2014 in Suaq
Balimbing, Aceh Selatan and Tuanan, Kalimantan Tengah. The project is part of a bigger project “testing the cultural intelligence hypothesis in wild orangutans”
lead by Caroline Schuppli.
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216.1 Mr. Maximilian Vitus Salomon Kölbl
Warga Negara : Jerman
Jabatan : Student
Institusi : Anthropological Institute, University of Zϋrich
No. SIP : 264SIPFRPSMVII2013
216.2 Mr. Benjamin Scott Nolan
Warga Negara : Amerika Serikat
Jabatan : Student
Institusi : Zurich University
No. SIP : 092SIPFRPSMIII2013
216.3 Ms. Paula Maria Willi Diaz
Warga Negara : Swiss
Jabatan : Student
Institusi : Zurich University
No. SIP : 093SIPFRPSMIII2013
217. An interdisciplinary approach to understanding the costs of motherhood in Bornean orangutans
Tujuan Penelitian : Mengumpulkan data pendahuluan untuk mengkaji biaya
induk orangutan Pomgo pygmaues Bidang Penelitian
: Primatologi Daerah Penelitian
: Kalimantan Tengah Stasiun penelitian Tuanan Lama Penelitian
: 4 empat bulan mulai 27 Mei 2013 Mitra Kerja
: Fak. Biologi Universitas Nasional Fajar Saputra, S.Si.
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Abstrak
Investigating energetics of an organism can elucidate information regarding their life history and provide valuable information on aspects regarding growth,
activity, maintenance, and reproduction. While energetic studies in primates have been conducted for several decades, there are still few studies investigating the
energetics of orangutans. Orangutans exhibit a combination of characteristics that separate them from other apes, including solitary foraging, building fat reserves
during periods of fruit abundance, a wide-ranging diet, and an extremely long interbirth interval. These characteristics make the potential cost of motherhood
great.
Due to their low productivity, the peat-swamp forests of Central Kalimantan are challenging environments for large, arboreal frugivores like the orangutan. For
adult female orangutans with dependent ofspring, obtaining enough energy to support lactation is expected to be diicult, particularly during periods of low
fruit availability. However, little is known about the energetic and nutritional costs incurred during motherhood.
This project aims to quantify the costs of motherhood in Bornean orangutans Pongo pygmaeus wurmbii in a peat-swamp forest. For this project, I will look at
foraging behavior, conduct macronutrient analyses on observed orangutan food items, and collect urine for measurements of ketones, C-peptides, and creatinine.
By combining these types of methods, I will be able to quantify nutritional intake over time, and look at the changes in body condition in relation to infant age.
Research is going to take place at Tuanan Research Station, MAWAS Reserve, Central Kalimantan, Indonesia.
217.1 Mr. Timothy Dale Bransford
Warga Negara : Amerika Serikat
Jabatan : Ph.D. Student
Institusi : Rurgers University
No. SIP : 172SIPFRPSMV2013
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218. Are the Long Calls of Bornean Orangutans Pongo pygmaeus wurmbii Costly Signals of Male Health and Energy Status?
Tujuan Penelitian : Menentukan apakah long call orangutan merupakan pertanda status kesehatan dan energi orangutan jantan
Bidang Penelitian : Primatologi
Daerah Penelitian : Kalteng Tuanan
Lama Penelitian : 12 dua belas bulan mulai 1 Mei 2013
Mitra Kerja : Fakultas Biologi UNAS Tomi Ariyanto, S.Si.
Abstrak
Male vocal displays play an important role in sexual selection in many species. Because signaler and receiver have conlicting interests, the reliability of these
signals can only be maintained by a cost or constraint on signalers that prevents cheating. Many studies of birds and mammals have provided evidence that
there is a negative impact of low energy reserves and poor physical condition on the rates and durations of vocal signaling. Despite abundant evidence in other
vertebrate taxa, few studies have examined the energetic costs of primate calls. To date, there is relatively limited and mainly indirect support for the hypothesis
that primate loud calls are energetically costly assessment signals
Loud or long calls are conspicuous vocalizations produced by males in 80 of diurnal primate species that are specialized for long-distance transmission, and are
proposed to play a role in intrasexual competition. We will study the long-calling behavior of a wild great ape Bornean orangutan: Pongo pygmaeus wurmbii at
Tuanan, Central Kalimantan, Indonesia. Orangutans live in dispersed ission-fusion social communities, where the home range of one adult male overlaps with those
of several adult females and their ofspring. This social setting suggests that males need to signal to potential rivals and mates from long distances. The pronounced
sexual dimorphism in body size and secondary sexual characteristics indicate strong intrasexual competition in this species. Furthermore, previous research
has shown that these calls are individually distinct. Together, these observations indicate the potential for the use of loud calls as sexually selected assessment
signals in this species.
For this study, we aim to test the hypothesis that long calls are energetically costly handicap signals. To do so, we will combine behavioral, ecological, and
physiological data with acoustic analysis to determine the inluence of health and
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energy status on male orangutan calling efort. Using data from all-day follows and long call recordings, we will assess how calling rate and call duration vary
in relation to short-term daily energy intake and travel distance and long-term fecal parasite diversity and indicators of nutritional stress measures of health
and energy status.
218.1 Dr. Wendy Marie ERB
Warga Negara : Amerika Serikat
Jabatan : Postdoctoral Associate
Institusi : Rutgers University
No. SIP : 137SIPFRPSMV2013
219. Comparative research of feeding ecology between bi-female groups of cao vit gibbon Nomascus nasutus and pair-bond groups of white-
bearded gibbon Hylobates albibarbis
Tujuan Penelitian :
Mengumpulkan data ekologi makanan Hylobates albibarbis dan membandingkan perilaku makanan
mereka dengan kelompok Nomascus nasutus Bidang Penelitian
: Primatologi Daerah Penelitian
: Kalteng Lab. Alam Gambut di Sebangau Lama Penelitian
: 4 empat bulan mulai 4 Februari 2013 Mitra Kerja
: CIMTROP Universitas Palangkaraya Abdul Azis
219.1 Prof. Fan Pengfei
Warga Negara : RRC
Jabatan : Professor
Institusi : Instutute of Eastern-Himalaya Biodiversity Research, Dali
University No. SIP
: 028SIPFRPSMII2013
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220. Conservation of the critically endangered Sulawesi black crested macaques, Macaca nigra M. nigra
Tujuan Penelitian : Melakukan sensus Macaca nigra di Minahasa dan P. Bacan, meneliti ancaman yang dihadapi spesies tersebut
termasuk dampak dari kegiatan pariwisata, dan mencari materi pendidikan yang paling tepat untuk program
konservasi
Bidang Penelitian : Primatologi
Daerah Penelitian : Sulawesi Utara Minahasa dan Maluku Utara P. Bacan
Lama Penelitian : 12 dua belas bulan, mulai 8 Januari 2013
Mitra Kerja : Paciic Institute for Sustainable Development - Dr. John
Tasirin
Abstrak
A reconnaissance trip to Bacan Island was proposed to determine whether M. Nigraare still extant on the island, assess their abundance relative to mainland
populationsand to assess population-speciic anthropogenic threats. The latter was assessedthrough village surveys of forest resource use and attitudes towards
wildlife whichwere comparable with recent survey data from Sulawesi.
A relatively high abundance of crested macaques was reported from the expedition,based upon individual and group encounter rates. It appears that
the inhabitants ofthe central region of Bacan Island mostly do not eat macaques and many individualsexpressed positive attitudes towards the species. However,
threats to macaques andtheir habitat remain prevalent, in particular encroachment through agriculturalexpansion and persecution of macaques as a result of their
raiding of agriculturalcrops. This important expedition has provided insight into the current status of theintroduced population of the Critically Endangered M.
nigra, whilst highlighting therequirement for a more comprehensive survey efort in the region. In addition, it isrecommended that this population is monitored and
eforts are put in place toprevent the rapid decline that is currently occurring with the mainland population.
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220.1 Mr. Henry Benjamin Hilser
Warga Negara : Inggris
Jabatan : Individual Researcher
Institusi : Whitley Wildlife Conservation Trust
No. SIP : 02EXTSIPFRPSMI2013
221. Conservation of the critically endangered Sulawesi black crested macaques, Macaca nigra M. nigra: evaluating an awareness
campaign
Tujuan Penelitian :
Mengumpulkan dukungan untuk perlindungan keanekaragaman dan meningkatkan peranan masyarakat
lokal untuk menjaga populasi M.nigra
Bidang Penelitian : Primatologi
Daerah Penelitian : Sulut Manado, Tomohon, Langowan
Lama Penelitian : 12 dua belas bulan mulai 13 Maret 2013
Mitra Kerja : Paciic Institute for Sustainable Development Dr. John
Tasirin
Abstrak
Sulawesi crested black macaques Macaca nigra are one of seven macaque species found only on Sulawesi. M. nigra are Critically Endangered and face a high
risk of extinction; populations have declined by over 80 percent under 40 years due to habitat loss and hunting for food as a delicacy. As an essential element
of an integrated conservation programme, an education and awareness raising strategy throughout key areas identiied as of high importance is vital for tackling
the demand for bushmeat, whilst gaining support for protection of biodiversity and empowering local inhabitants to ultimately sustain the future populations.
This research involves the implementation of activities identiied from previous research as essential to complete the strategy, whilst strategically evaluating and
monitoring the eicacy of these actions to assess future need and alterations of conservation programme.