10 Endangered Animals in Indonesia

Indonesia with its abundant natural wealth contains various unique fauna to endemic (only owned by Indonesia). Unfortunately, as wild animals and illegal logging and deforestation are taking place, many of Indonesia's wildlife are declining. Particularly driven by low birth rates, these animals eventually become scarce or even nearly extinct. Here are 10 of Indonesia's rare animals:

(1) Sumatran tiger

Indonesia has two types of endemic tigers, the Bali Tiger that has been declared extinct since 1937 and the Sumatran tiger that still exists today, but in very little amount. The number of Sumatran tigers in Indonesia is estimated to be around 500 heads and habits on the island of Sumatra alone.

(2) Rhinocheros

Two-horned rhinoceroses from Sumatera (Sumatran Rhino) and one-horned rhinoceros from Java (Javan rhinoceros) are categorized as endangered species in Indonesia. The data mention the number of remaining two-horned Rhinoceros about 300 tail only. Medium Rhinoceros horned one more concern again because the number of recorded residual dozens of tails only. Therefore, special breeding has been made in Ujung Kulon Banten to protect the population of Rhinoceros.

(3) Orang Utan

Orang Utan is also classified as endangered species that are highly protected in Indonesia. In terms of physical Orang Utan Sumatra is smaller than Orangutan Kalimantan. Compared with Orang Utan Kalimantan, Sumatran orangutans are more minimal.

(4) Sulawesi Black Monkey

The type of monkey that is also commonly called Yaki or Wolai Monkey has a very unique physical characteristics. Her body was covered with shiny black black hair, with a pink crest and rump. The Sulawesi Black Monkey also has a large body size. Unfortunately, this cute animal is also almost extinct.

(5) Anoa

Animals whose habitat is on the island of Sulawesi looks similar to goats. What distinguishes it is its large size and its pointed horn. Typical horn on his head that can reach 30 cm long.

(6) Jalak Bali

Jalak Bali As the name implies, this one rare bird lives only in Bali, precisely the western part of the island of Bali. Jalak Bali is a bird species chirp. Size is, about 25 centimeters.
Given the beautiful shape, catching these birds for sale or made ornamental birds predicted as a trigger decrease in the number of bird population. Because of its residual population of about 100 more, this bird is protected in captivity of Nusa Penida and West Bali National Park.

(7) The Leopard of Java

Tiger that gets the nickname of a panther The beetle only lives in tropical forests, mountainous areas and conservation areas on the island of Java such as Gunung Gede Pangrango National Park. Due to poaching, the number of leopard population in the forest was finally exhausted. The hairy tiger of this motif has been declared almost extinct since 2007.

(8) Wondiwoi Tree Kangaroo

Wondiwoi tree kangaroos are animals that have habitat in Papua. The number of animals is now very limited and endangered. From the data released by the Red List IUCN this marsupial animal population ranges only in the 50-tail number only.

(9) Sumatran elephants

At first the elephant population is still fairly safe. Their population year after year dropped dramatically due to poaching. In addition, animals from Sumatra is also a lot of loss of living because of the forests they live in private garden made by the community.

(10) Pesut Mahakam

Of the group of marine animals, Pesut Mahakam arguably the rarest water creatures. This animal is a mammal but it lives in fresh water. Recorded the number of residual about 70-tail, and can be found in the Mahakam River.