Berbak National Park
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The Berbak National Park in Sumatra island, Jambi province of Indonesia, forms part of the largest undisturbed swamp forest in southeastern Asia, and the peat swamp forest with the greatest number of palm species. Protected since 1935 under Dutch colonial law and later declared a national park, it has been also recognised as a wetland of international importance. ()
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Wildlife
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Tiger
Tigers are the largest members of the cat family and belong to the Panthera genus. They are easily recognized by their striking orange-brown fur adorned with dark vertical stripes. As apex predators, tigers primarily hunt animals such as deer and wild boar.
Mammals
Sumatran (Two-horned) Rhinoceros
The Sumatran rhinoceros, also known as the hairy rhinoceros or Asian two-horned rhinoceros, is a rare and fascinating member of the rhinoceros family. It is one of five living rhino species and the sole remaining species in the *Dicerorhinus* genus.
Mammals
Sumatran tiger
The Sumatran tiger, scientifically known as *Panthera tigris sondaica*, is a critically endangered population native to the Indonesian island of Sumatra. Since 2008, it has been classified as critically endangered due to its declining numbers, estimated to be between...
Mammals
Clouded leopard
The clouded leopard is a captivating medium-sized wild cat inhabiting the Himalayan foothills, Southeast Asia, and southern China. Since 2008, it has been classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. With fewer than 10,000 mature individuals remaining and no single...
Mammals
Greater Slow Loris
The Sunda slow loris, also known as the greater slow loris, is a captivating primate native to Indonesia, West Malaysia, southern Thailand, and Singapore. This nocturnal creature thrives in evergreen forests, where it spends its nights navigating the treetops.
Mammals
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