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Sumatran Elephants

The Sumatran elephants are a subspecies of the Asian


elephants that only have habitats on the island of Sumatra.
Sumatran elephants have smaller posture than sub species
elephant India. The population is declining and becoming a
highly threatened species. Around 2000 to 2700, Sumatran
elephants are left in the wild based on a survey in 2000.
As many as 65% of Sumatran elephant populations
disappear due to human activity, and 30% are likely to be
killed by human poisoning. About 83% of Sumatran elephant
habitats have become plantation areas due to aggressive
encroachment area.
2. Javan Rhino

Javan Rhino, or small-horned rhinoceros (Rhinoceros


sondaicus) is a member of the Rhinocerotidae family and one
of the five remaining rhinos. This rhino enters the same genus
as the Indian rhinoceros and has a mosaic skin that resembles
a steel armor. The rhino has a length of 3.1 to 3.2 m and a
height of 1.4 to 1.7 m. The size of the horn is usually less than
20 cm, smaller than that of other rhino species. This
rhinoceros was once one of Asias most widespread rhinos.
The population of 40-50 rhinos lives in Ujung Kulon National
Park on the island of Java.
3. Javanese Eagle

Javanese Eagle (Nisaetus bartelsi) is one species of


medium-sized eagle that is endemic in Java. This animal is
considered synonymous with the symbol of the Republic of
Indonesia, namely Garuda. And since 1992, this bird is
defined as the mascot of endangered species of Indonesia.
This bird has sized from medium to large, slim, with a body
length of 60-70 cm.
The eagle is limited in Java, from the western end (Ujung
Kulon National Park) to the eastern tip of Peninsular
Blambangan Purwo. However, its distribution is now limited
in areas with primary forests and in forested hill lands in
lowland transitions with mountains. Most are found in half the
southern hemisphere of Java Island.
4. Sumatran Tigers

The Sumatran tiger (Panthera tigris sumatrae) is a tiger


subspecies whose original habitat on the island of Sumatra, is
one of six tiger subspecies that survive to date and is included
in the critically endangered criteria on the threatened species
list of IUCN Conservation Society. The wild population is
estimated to be between 400-500, especially living in national
parks in Sumatra.
Recent genetic testing has revealed unique genetic
markers, indicating that this subspecies may develop into
separate species, when successfully sustained. The destruction
of habitat is the greatest threat to the current population.
Logging continues even in national parks that should be
protected. Recorded 66 Sumatran tigers were killed between
1998 and 2000.
5. Jalak Bali

Jalak Bali (Leucopsar rothschildi) is a kind of medium-sized


chirping bird, with a length of approximately 25cm. The Balinese
starlings have special features, among them having white feathers all
over their bodies except at the tail end and its black wings. The
cheeks are not overgrown, bright blue and grayish legs.
Jalak Bali is endemic in Indonesia, Bali Starling is found only in
the forests of the western part of Bali Island. This bird is also the only
endemic species of Bali and in 1991 was crowned as the symbol of
the fauna of Bali Province. The existence of endemic animals is
preserved. The Balinese starlings were first discovered in 1910.
6. Indonesia Orangutan

Orangutans are found in the tropical rainforests of


Southeast Asia, on the islands of Borneo and Sumatra in the
Indonesian part of the country. They usually live in dense
trees and make their nests from the foliage.
Orangutans can live in various types of forests, ranging
from the forest, hills and lowlands, watersheds, freshwater
swamp forest, peat swamps, dry land on mangrove swamps, to
the mountain forests. the greatest threat being experienced by
orangutans is the increasingly narrow habitat because the rain
forest areas that become their residence are used as palm oil,
mining and trees are cut down for timber harvesting.
Orangutans have lost 80% of their habitat area in less than 20
years.

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