Javanese bull calf born in Pangandaran, Purbajapa population becomes seven

For the latest birth, the team recorded the marriage of Bindi and Senta on January 5 2026. Pregnancy observations were then carried out periodically, followed by intensive monitoring until the bull calf was born.

Acting Director General of Natural Resources and Ecosystem Conservation Mahfudz appreciated BBKSDA West Java and partners for this birth. According to him, this development shows the government's seriousness in protecting Java's native wildlife.

Breeding takes place with daily care

Purbajapa implements semi-natural breeding in an area of around five hectares. Nine field officers handle animal care every day.

Their work includes providing additional feed and nutrition, health checks, monitoring the heat period, and maintaining pens, pastures, and fences.

With this management pattern, the birth of bull calves shows successful breeding in semi-natural conditions that still receive support from care. This development does not in itself prove that a wild population is capable of surviving independently.

The Ministry of Forestry's statement does not yet contain an assessment of the carrying capacity of the habitat, genetic diversity of the population, or plans for further management after the number of individuals increases.