The use of weeping fig Ficus benjamina by wildlife in campus area of Dramaga, Bogor, Indonesia

Abstract Figs are recognized as keystone species in sustaining wildlife. Many studies showed that Dramaga Campus (Bogor) provides suitable wildlife habitat but no information available on the use of figs by area. This study aimed at identifying and examining role weeping fig ( Ficus benjamina ) campus A rapid pre-survey was conducted to list using trees July 2020; observation sample (September-November 2020) obtain data type, time, location activities. The results were used mammals (4 species), birds (26 reptiles (12 amphibians (2 species; found nearby trees). Mammals primarily part locomotion (59%) feeding (28%), mainly perching (63%) (29%), resting (86%). active during day night; most morning. Lizards day, while snakes observed nighttime. Birds lower top strata, strata trunk. Weeping have essential roles habitats peri-urban areas.