Wartika Rosa Farida

National Research and Innovation Agency · Research Center for Applied Zoology

The Sunda porcupine (Hystrix javanica, F.Cuvier, 1823) is a rodent-mammal species native to Indonesia and is utilised in traditional medicine for the treatment of various ailments. Some ethnic communities in Indonesia have traditional beliefs regarding Sunda porcupine’s quills, which are thought to relieve back pain and toothache. Despite this trad...

Delayed and impaired wound healing in burn and incisional wound can lead to scarring and may cause considerable distress to patients. In line with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) particularly SDG no 3, the study of finding materials that accelerate skin wound healing and minimize the scarring of the wound became important field of study. In some...

Gifardi MD, Sutardi LN, Farida WR, Prawira AY, Agungpriyono S. 2022. Antibacterial activity of Sunda porcupine quill extract (Hystrix javanica) against Staphylococcus aureus. Biodiversitas 23: 4355-4360. The Sunda porcupine (Hystrix Javanica) is a rare mammal with quill-like hair covering its body. Because the Sunda porcupine has extensive sebaceou...

The fatty acid composition in the skin of Sunda porcupine (Hystrix javanica) is an interesting topic due to the special features of quills, especially in the dorsal region. Therefore, this study aims to analyze the composition of fatty acids in the dorsal region of Sunda porcupine skin. It was conducted using skin samples of the thoracodorsal and l...

The complexity of the Sunda porcupine skin has become an important topic due to the unique characteristics of its quill follicles. The structure and chemical composition of the skin has affected many physiological and other conditions. Generally, quills are larger, stronger and stiffer than hair; therefore, the skin structure needs to adapt to supp...

Even though cuscus is protected, this species is highly hunted and continues to decline. This is due to the decline in population in its natural habitat due to forest degradation and loss by logging, agricultural expansion, and human settlements, poaching and illegal wildlife trade. Illegal hunting is the basis for trading in its illegal meat, as i...

Cuscus is one of the endemic species of marsupialia of Eastern Indonesia whose distribution includes Papua, Maluku, Sulawesi and Timor, which is classified as the family of Phalangeridae. In Indonesia there are 4 genus of cuscus, namely Phalanger, Spilocuscus, Ailurops and Strigocuscus. The cuscus has a different coat color pattern based on its gen...

Porcupines are unique mammals, their upper body is covered with hard hair resembling sharp cylindrical spines and belongs to the order Rodentia. It has long been used as a source of animal protein. Javan porcupine ( Hystrix javanica ) is an endemic animal on Java and its population is estimated to continue, due to habitat destruction, poaching, and...

The experiment has been conducted to determine the effect of the addition of turmeric and ginger powder as antioxidants into the feed of young sunda porcupines ( Hystrix javanica ) at the Captivity of Small Mammals, Zoology Division, Research Center for Biology, Indonesian Institute of Sciences, Cibinong, Bogor Regency, West Java. The experiment la...

Small-clawed Otter (Aonyx cinereus) is the smallest Indonesian otter species commonly traded as a pet. This species is listed in CITES appendix I and is still not protected in Indonesia. This study investigates the species' illegal trade in the local market and assesses potential bacterial zoonoses transmitted to pet buyers. In general, we did not...

Several studies have been published that coffee husk was feasible used as animal feed. But, coffee husk also has anti nutritional content that diminish acceptability and palatability. One of methods that effectively reduce anti nutritional is biofermentation. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of fermentation of coffee husk on nutrie...

Discus on several mammals species in Java island

Buku ini berisi 52 spesies mamalia terpilih di Pulau Jawa dengan kriteria endemik, status konservasi, peran alamiah penting dan keunikannya; dilengkapi dengan nama ilmiah, nama lokal, gambar dan peta sebaran. Ditulis secara rinci dengan gaya bahasa yang sederhana dan lugas sehingga mudah dipahami berbagai kalangan. Detail informasi yang disajikan d...

Uncoupling protein 1 (UCP-1) was believed to be an exclusive protein found in the brown adipose tissue of small rodents and humans; however, recent studies show that the expression of UCP-1 protein has been found in the sebaceous glands of the mouse tail and human skin. There are a few reports about the presence of UCP-1 in the sebaceous glands of...

The purpose of this study was to identify the quills type, cuticle pattern, cross-section feature, and medulla structure of the quills in Sunda porcupine (Hystrix javanica). The second aim was to determine the nutritional content of the quills in Sunda porcupine. The specimens fixed in cacodylate buffer and glutaraldehyde, then dehydrated through g...

Obi cuscus ( Phalanger rothschildi ) is an arboreal marsupial and is an endemic animal from Obi Island, Bisa Island, and Obilatu Island part of the Obi Islands, North Maluku province. In Indonesia cuscuses are protected animals. The study with the roaming method are carried out by exploring the location where the obi cuscus is visible, collecting t...

This study aimed to extend our current knowledge of Sunda porcupine reproductive biology with emphasis on environmental enrichment and the reproductive season. Tomato and bean sprout feeding able to increase sperm quantity, sperm motility, and viability, as well as increase FSH and estrogen hormone levels. Four pairs of captive Sunda porcupine were...

Wound healing in the Sunda porcupine is believed to occur quickly, although the wound is large and severe. Wound enclosure involves many processes to restore the lost or damaged skin structure where conjugated polysaccharide-protein and collagen, as the main components deposited in wound tissue to restore it. The aim of this study was to evaluate a...

Prawira AY, Novelina S, Farida WR, Darusman HS, Agungpriyono S. 2019. Lectin histochemical study of the quill sebaceous gland in the dorsal skin of the Sunda porcupine (Hystrix javanica). Biodiversitas 20: 2677-2684. In the Sunda Porcupine skin, the sebaceous glands of the quill follicles are multi-lobed alveolar and better developed than those of...

Abstract. Common porcupine (Hystrix brachyura) is one of the protected mammals in Indonesia. The existence of this species is threatened due to habitat destruction and uncontrolled poaching. In order to maintain the sustainability of porcupine from extinction, the rescue is through captive breeding (ex situ conservation). The process of domesticati...

Alpha tocopherol, as the most active component of Vitamine E, is identified as antioxidant present in some parts of the skin and the concentration is variesdepends on regions of the body due to differences of the skin characteristic of the region. Sunda Porcupine (Hystrix javanica) is one of the indigenous rodents of Indonesia with quill as its spe...

Skin becomes the largest organ in the body and protects its own inner layer. The structure and chemical composition of the skin contribute to skin condition and affect the habitat of certain bacteria. The Sunda Porcupine is one of endemic animals of Indonesia which possesses quill as the main derivate of its skin and as a defence tool against preda...

The objective of this study is collecting data on the selection of forest plants as feed resources and nest tree of bear cuscus (Ailurops ursinus) in North Sulawesi, Gorontalo, Central- and South Sulawesi. The bear cuscus is the largest and most primitive species of the Phalangeridae, and it is endemic of Sulawesi and surrounding islands. These ani...

Four young porcupines (Hystrix brachyura) aged 5-7 months were used in this study to determine the effect of cage type on growth of porcupines in captivity. During the study two porcupines of each is placed in individual cages with concrete floor and the other two porcupines of each is placed in battery cages made of steel. The two treatment groups...

This study aims to determine the possibility of changes in the hair color on young sugar gliders (Petaurus breviceps) were given additional fruits in the feed. Research has been conducted in the Small Mammal Captive Breeding Descriptive method used in this study with 10 days of preliminary and 90 days (3 months) of data collection period. The resea...

The aims of the research was to analyze nutrient requirements, performance, and feed efficiency of porridge formulation on sugar gliders (Petaurus breviceps) based on daily feed intake and digestibility. The research was conducted at the Small Mammal Captivity of Zoology Division, Research Center for Biology, Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI)...

The aims of the research were to analyze nutrient requirements, performance, and feed efficiency ratio of porridge formulation on sugar gliders (Petaurus breviceps) based on daily feed intake and digestibility. The research was conducted at the Small Mammal Captivity of Zoology Division, Research Center for Biology, Indonesian Institute of Sciences...

This study aim to examine the aphrodisiac activity of ethanol extract from the tail meat of porcupine (Hystrix javanica F. Cuvier, 1823) that is traditionally believed by people in Java (Indonesia) could enhance male vitality and sexual performance. Twenty sexually inexperienced male mice were randomly divided into four groups and paired with artif...

Research highlights: The spatial and temporal variation in food abundance has strong effects on wildlife feeding and nutrition. Here we present the first long term study of the effects of variation in fruit availability and age/sex class on nutritional ecology of wild Bornean orangutans. We examined variation in nutrient intake of wild orangutans...

ABSTRACT Captive breeding success is characterized by the development of slow loris population in captivity. In captivity, slow loris experiences habitat/environment change from the outdoors to limited conditions, including changes in the process of adaptation and mating behavior. Up to now, information about mating behavior of slow loris in captiv...

Bottom-up regulatory factors have been proposed to exert a strong influence on mammalian population density. Studies relating habitat quality to population density have typically made comparisons among distant species or communities without considering variation in food quality among localities. We compared dietary nutritional quality of two Bornea...

zoonosis, kesehatan masyarakat

Data on energy intake and the effects of fluctuations in fruit availability on energy intake for African apes, and orangutans in mast-fruiting habitats, indicate that orangutans may face greater energetic challenges than do their African counterparts. Comparable data on orangutans in nonmasting forests, which experience lower fluctuations in fruit...

This study aimed to examine meat nutritional components from the tail of porcupine (Hystrix javanica F. Cuvier, 1823) that is believed by several people in Java could enhance men sexual performance. The content of protein was measured by Kjeldahl method. Fat was extracted using soxhlet and the content was measured by gravimetric. Total cholesterol...

Nutritional ecology has been linked to crop raiding behavior in a number of wildlife taxa. Here our goal is to explore the role nutrition plays in cacao crop raiding by Tonkean macaques Macaca tonkeana in Sulawesi, Indonesia. From June - Sept. 2008 we collected fruit samples from 13 species known to be important Tonkean macaque foods and compared t...

Western tarsier (Tarsius bancanus), one of protected Indonesian wildlife is endemic primate of Bangka, Sumatra, Kalimantan and Natuna Islands. Studies on nutrition requirement through feed consumption and utilization of western tarsier was conducted in the Small Mammal Captivity of Zoology Division, Research Center for Biology, Indonesian Institute...

An initial study on the habitat distribution and diversity of plants as feed resources for mouse deer (Tragulus javanicus) and barking deer (Muntiacus muntjak) was conducted at Gunung Halimun National Park. The sur vey was carried out by visiting places where mouse deer and barking deer are usually seen, and collecting specimens of the plant specie...

Activities that related to feeding behaviour of sugar glider (Petaurus breviceps) in captivity at night study on activity that related to feeding behaviour of sugar glider in captivity of small mammals at night has been conducted at the Division of Zoology, Research Center for Biology-LIPI, Bogor. Feeds consisted of passion fruit, banana, guava, pa...

Research on feed plants selection and nesting site of cuscus (Phalanger sp.) was conducted in Nature Reserve of Gunung Mutis, West Timor, East Nusa Tenggara. The study was done in the montane rain forest with the altitude of 1530-2010 m a.s.l. The results showed seven species of plants was selected by cuscus as their nesting site and 41 species of...

Four female lesser mouse deer (Tragulus javanicus) were used in this study to observe their feed consumption and digestibility given alternative diets in captive. The results showed that 125g/head/day sweet potatoes supplementation in ration increased the consumption and digestibility of dry matter intake, ash, ether extract, and N-free extract. Su...

An initial study on the habitat distribution and diversity of plants as feed resources for mouse deer (Tragulus javanicus) and barking deer (Muntiacus muntjak) was conducted at Gunung Halimun National Park. The sur vey was carried out by visiting places where mouse deer and barking deer are usually seen, and collecting specimens of the plant specie...

Sambar deer (Cervus unicolor) is the heaviest in its body weight and widest in its distribution of tropical deer. A Report by East Kalimantan governor indicated that no less than 5,000 wild sambar deer were slaughtered annually. In 1990 a pilot project of sambar deer farm was established and still under its development. Up to the present there is n...

The behavior study of java deer (Cervus timorensis) had been done for three months in captive breeding at Taman Safari Indonesia, Cisarua, Bogor. The objective of this study was to observe the daily activities of the deer such as grazing, ruminating, lying and other activities. The method used was Time Sampling Method. Observations were conducted i...

Information about malayan porcupine (Hystrix brachyura) is still limited, whereas in fact porcupine behaviour could give a lot of information about feeding and drinking, grooming, locomoting, urinating, defecating, and resting which is useful for malayan porcupine in captivity. The aim of this research was to observed, study, and analyze the behavi...