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Liputan6.com, Cirebon: More than 200 fish species turtles Belawa died mysteriously in the last two months in Cikuya Park, Cirebon, West Java. Until Wednesday (10 / 3), the tortoise was left to live about thirty tail. According to park manager Cikuya, the result temporary veterinary examination of Cirebon Animal Husbandry Department showed, amphibians had died due to bacterial and fungal attack and Aspergilus Saprolegnia.

Based on the results of data collection, the tortoise who died consisted of small to large. Even from hundreds of turtles, there are an estimated five older than 100 years. So far, the efforts made so rare turtles can survive is to do a quarantine of animals that are still alive. In addition, officers also perform sterilization eggs and breeding ponds.

In the meantime, residents are looking forward Belawa Village of rescue efforts by local governments. Thus, the tortoise is not typical Belawa extinct. Residents also hope that Cikuya Park could be developed into attractive tourist attraction because it is helping the village income. (ASW / ANS)