Betung Kerihun National Park
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Betung Kerihun National Park is a national park in the province of West Kalimantan on the island of Borneo, Indonesia. It is located inland, along the Malaysian border. The park was established in 1995, and has a total area of 8,000 km2 or about 5.5 percent of West Kalimantan Province area. Together with the 2,000 km2 Lanjak Entimau Wildlife Sanctuary in Malaysia, it has been proposed to form a World Heritage Site named the "Transborder Rainforest Heritage of Borneo". ()
West Kalimantan
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Wildlife
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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
Bornean orangutan
The Bornean orangutan, a critically endangered species indigenous to the island of Borneo, shares approximately 97% of its DNA with humans. These intelligent primates are renowned for their use of tools and distinctive cultural behaviors observed in their natural...
Mammals
False gharial
The false gharial, also known as the Malayan gharial or Sunda gharial, is a freshwater crocodilian native to Peninsular Malaysia, Borneo, Sumatra, and Java. This fascinating species is currently listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, with an estimated global...
Reptiles
Wild Boar, Pig, Hog
Wild boars, also known as wild swine or wild pigs, are fascinating creatures found across many parts of the world, including Europe, Asia, and North and South America. Due to human activities, they have spread extensively, making them one of the most adaptable...
Mammals
West Kalimantan