Bukit Tigapuluh National Park
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Bukit Tigapuluh National Park - The Thirty Hills - is a 143,223 hectare National Park in eastern Sumatra, consisting primarily of tropical lowland forest, largely in Riau province, with a smaller part of 33,000 ha in Jambi province. It is famous as one of the last refuges of endangered species such as the Sumatran orangutan, Sumatran tiger, Sumatran elephant, and Asian tapir, as well as many endangered bird species. It forms part of the Tesso Nilo Complex biodiversity hotspot. The Park is inhabited by the indigenous peoples of the Orang Rimba and Talang Mamak tribes. ()
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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
Sun bear
Sun bears, the smallest bear species in the world, inhabit the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. Easily recognizable by their stocky build, large paws with curved claws, and distinctive chest patch that ranges from orange to cream, these bears are adept climbers...
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Riau