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Sumba hornbills under increasing threat of extinction

Indonesia`s Sumba hornbills are under threat of extinction as indiscriminate forest exploitation is progresively ...

Surabaya zoo releases 40 endangered birds into Bali national park

The Surabaya Zoo (KBS) has released 40 endangered "Jalak Bali" (Leucopsar Rothschild) birds into the West Bali ...

RI economy getting stronger

Although there were still some problems that hindered Indonesia`s economic progress, President Susilo Bambang ...

More Indonesian bird species nearing extinction

More Indonesian bird species are threatened by extinction due to the loss of their habitat to forest destruction or ...

Preserving Papua`s Culture Through Lake Sentani Festival

Indonesia`s easternmost province of Papua will this year again organize a Lake Sentani Festival (FDS in a bid to ...

RI`s natural forests can serve as biodiversity barn

Indonesia`s natural forests serve as a biodiversity barn that can be used as a source of food and medicine for more ...

Winning bidders of three oil/gas blocks announced

The Indonesian government announced the three winning bidders for three oil and gas blocks auctioned through a regular ...

Bird flu kills hundreds of chickens in Central Kalimantan

Hundreds of dead chickens in a number of Muara Teweh hamlets, North Barito district, Central Kalimantan, this month, ...

Unep: loss of natural habitats threatens migratory birds

The annual migration of an estimated 50 billion birds representing around 19 per cent of the world`s 10,000 bird ...

"Fast Five" takes checkered flag at box office

The first big budget film of the summer season, "Fast Five," broke new records as it scored $83.6 million in its ...

Bird flu entrenched in Indonesia

Avian influenza has become deeply entrenched in Indonesia with a number of provinces and districts being infected. ...

Bird flu in North Sulawesi needs optimal handling

The rapid spread of bird flu (H5N1) in North Sulawesi should be tackled optimally as it is disturbing the local ...

RI, South Pacific nations to boost eco-tourism

In line with the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), Indonesia has offered its expertise in eco-tourism development ...

RI forests under heavy pressure: NGO

Indonesia`s forests are under heavy pressure due to illegal logging, encroachment and land conversion activities that ...

Taiwan urges China to release dissident Ai Weiwei

Taiwan on Wednesday called on Beijing immediately to release artist and activist Ai Weiwei, arrested before a ...