Habitat suitability of a peatland landscape for tiger translocation on Kampar Peninsula, Sumatra, Indonesia

Abstract The risk of large carnivore mortality from anthropogenic sources is increased in areas where frequent human-carnivore encounters are high. Translocation a potential tool for reducing these conflicts and re-establishing wild populations. Determining proper translocation sites tigers important securing their future. In this research, we quantitatively evaluated the habitat suitability tiger area on Kampar Peninsula, peatland landscape Sumatra. This essential conservation local population, but its role as has rarely been investigated. We conducted research region with mosaicked land-use types covering an 7,045.89 km 2 . applied species ecological niche factor analysis (ENFA) to model using presence ecogeographical variables bases. predicted that approximately 60% study tiger-suitable varying levels. characteristics dissimilar global characteristics, high specialization value obtained indicates inhabit very narrow niches. Considering low density peatlands, estimate carrying capacity whole 13 tigers. Therefore, conserve viable it necessary maintain connectivity between peatlands Kerumutan situated south Peninsula.