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Journal BIO PALEMBANICABIO PALEMBANICA Abstract

The Proboscis Monkey Nasalis larvatus is an endemic primate of Borneo Island. Research on the daily activities of Proboscis Monkey using the focal animal sampling method through direct observation of animal behavior by referring to the ethogram was carried out in Muning River, Tapin Regency, South Kalimantan Province, which is adjacent to the operational canal owned by PT. Antang Gunung Meratus (AGM). This research was conducted from May to October 2024 with a total of 4,528 minutes of observation. The results of the study show the daily behavior of Proboscis Monkeys is highest in resting activities with an average of 61.66%, followed by eating activities with an average of 23.21% which were observed mostly to eat Galam trees Melaleuca leucadendra. This caused the existing conditions in Bekantan ecotourism area of PT. AGM are dominated by this species, then followed by moving activities with an average of 8.17%, and the least social activities with an average of 6.96%.

Conclusion

Proboscis Monkey groups in the Bekantan Ecotourism Area are well adapted to their habitat conditions, as evidenced by their feeding habits utilizing existing trees for sustenance.Resting activities are the most prevalent among Proboscis Monkeys, reflecting their energy conservation strategies.The study also revealed that infants exhibit the most social activities, primarily through play, which contributes to their environmental exploration and development.

Future Research

Penelitian lebih lanjut perlu dilakukan untuk mengkaji dampak perubahan iklim terhadap ketersediaan sumber makanan utama Proboscis Monkey, yaitu pohon Galam (Melaleuca leucadendra), dan bagaimana hal ini memengaruhi pola aktivitas harian mereka. Selain itu, studi komparatif mengenai perilaku sosial Proboscis Monkey di berbagai tipe habitat, seperti hutan primer, hutan sekunder, dan area ekowisata, dapat memberikan wawasan tentang adaptasi perilaku mereka terhadap tekanan lingkungan yang berbeda. Terakhir, penelitian yang berfokus pada efektivitas strategi konservasi berbasis masyarakat dalam melindungi habitat Proboscis Monkey dan mengurangi konflik antara manusia dan satwa liar di sekitar area ekowisata perlu dilakukan, dengan mempertimbangkan aspek sosial, ekonomi, dan budaya masyarakat setempat untuk memastikan keberlanjutan upaya konservasi.

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