SPAN, FAVOURITE HANGOUT SPOT IN KEHJE SEWEN

When we talk about forest, we would also discuss about its various functions: the habitat for millions of flora and fauna, source of oxygen for every living creatures, and more others which make the forest and everything within an inter-twisting unity and endless discussion.

In the RHOI-managed Kehje Sewen forest, there is a favourite site for all the animals. It is called   mineral lick or locally known as span.

Span is a spot in the forest where animals obtain important mineral nutritions from a deposit containing elements such as natrium, calsium, iron, phosphorus, and other important ones that they need to develop and grow their bones and muscles. Wild herbivore mammals and birds would regularly visit this span. Span is a significant part of this ecosystem, providing alternative nutrition for all living animals in the area.

Mineral Lick (span)
Several weeks ago, we did some monitoring in the area and we encountered a lot of wild animals there. There were mammals, birds, and serpents gathering in the span area. Not wanting to miss the opportunity, we decided to take a peek from behind the bushes and see the activities took place.