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14 January 2009

The Chiropterans Survey in Two Caves in Bintulu Sarawak

Behind The Scenes (The Introduction)





The Long Journey…

Is always started with the first step…

And hopefully…
it will end with plenty of knowledge
and satisfaction.



The Survey – What We Did and Used?

Methods & Materials:
Mist Net, Harp Trap, Thick Hand Glove and a Torchlight!











Harp Trap (new invention for catching lots of bats)










Thick Glove is used if you want to catch it with hand. Be patient and keep your eyes open!

What We Caught?? – Some of the species…

Emballonura alecto










Hipposideros diadema


The Conservation Team








Posing with our little friends…












 Setting up harp trap… in the rain!








Some of the bats will be taken as voucher specimen for future reference and study


Conclusion - Part 1











And for sure… it is just started. The rest is up to us!
to be continued.... (The Challenge of Mother Nature)
see you all soon...

2 comments:

Bornean Rose said...

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Co-founder: Penemuruai said...

Mansa dulu..ngetu enda lama di ruai ditu. Lelak amai ngetu di ruai urang..ruai aku bedau ga siap, suntuk tiang. Bisi tuak nuan diak?