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Newly discovered orangutan species in Indonesia already at risk: Greenpeace

Researchers have announced the discovery of a new orangutan species -- Tapanuli orangutan (Pongo tapanuliensis.

Two giant pandas eat 30 kilograms of bamboos per day

Two giant pandas, a male named Cai Tao and a female named Hu Chun, from Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China, can eat 30 ...

Two pandas quarantined in Safari Park

Visitors can witness two giant pandas --a male Cai Tao and female Hu Chun-- from Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China, at ...

Two elephants die of electrocution in Sumatra

Two Sumatran elephants were found dead due to suspected electrocution in East Aceh District of Sumatras Province of ...

Authority foils attempt to smuggle endangered hornbills in Makassar

The Security and Law Enforcement Agency (BPPH) of the Ministry of Environment and Forestry for Sulawesi has foiled an ...

Poaching of sumatran tiger remains rampant

The poaching of Sumatran tigers (Panthera Tigris Sumatrae) on the island of Sumatra for trading remains rampant, ...

Ministry steps up online surveillance to end animal smuggling

To prevent and halt the rampant online trade of animals, the Environment and Forestry Ministry has scaled up efforts ...

Meratus Mountains has smallest squirrel in the world

The Meratus Mountains in South Kalimantan Province, which is a wet tropical forest, is home to one of the smallest ...

Two Rafflesia flowers bloom in Central Bengkulu

Two flowers of the protected rare Rafflesia Arnoldii species have bloomed at different locations of Central Bengkulus ...

Protection of Indonesian coral reefs still needed

Indonesia, which is home to some 10-25 percent of the worlds coral reefs, still needs to increase public awareness on ...

Indonesia exports 3,800 tons of shark meat

Indonesia has exported 3,800 tons of shark meat, 1,350 tons of shark fin, and 375 tons of shark bones to several ...

Aceh to tap tourism potential through sail event

Aceh Province is a special region of Indonesia located in northern end of Sumatra Island and is rich in natural ...

Indonesia starts developing offshore aquaculture: Ministry

Three pilot sites of offshore aquaculture have been launched to breed the Barramundi and Sea Bass fishes in Aceh and ...

N Maluku to boost maritime sector through fishing tourism

With an eye on foreign, as well as domestic tourists, the Provincial Government of North Maluku has continued to ...

Lake Maninjau favorite tourist destination

The Indonesian province of West Sumatra continues to promote its diverse cultural and natural attractions in order to ...