ENDEMIC PROJECT
Indonesia uniqueness is not only found in the natural wealth and beautiful panorama. In this beloved country, you can find dozens of endemic animals that will not be found in other parts of the world. The reason for this is that Indonesia is a country with the high animal population. It is estimated that there are more than 165 species of mammals, 397 species of birds, more than 150 reptiles, and more than 100 species of amphibians are recorded as endemic in Indonesia.
Pancake Dome and Center for Orangutan Protection created a project to help save endangered Indonesian endemic animals from extinction.
Orangutans are found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, on the islands of Borneo and Sumatra in the Indonesian part of the country.
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.
Javan Hawk 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.
Its distribution is now limited in areas with primary forests and in forested hill lands in lowland transitions with mountains.
Javan Rhino, or small-horned rhinoceros (Rhinoceros sondaicus) is a member of the Rhinocerotidae family and one of the five remaining rhinos.
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 Asia’s most widespread rhinos. The population of 40-50 rhinos lives in Ujung Kulon National Park on the island of Java.
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.
Anoa is an endemic Indonesian animal that you can only find in Sulawesi. This fauna that became an icon of Southeast Sulawesi province is a protected and rare animal. It is estimated there are only less than 5000 Anoa living today, Anoa is often hunted for its skin, horns, and flesh.
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We do not accept funding from any parties that potentially have conflict of interest like corporations; instead we rely on the goodwill and generosity of people like you to continue our work. This ensures that we remain fiercely independent and able to act against any corporation without fear of our funding being cut off. With your support, we will work to fight crimes against endangered animals and its habitat.
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