Giam Siak Kecil-Bukit Batu Bioreserve
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Giam Siak Kecil-Bukit Batu Bioreserve is a peatland area in Riau Province of Sumatra, covering 705,271 hectares and large parts of Bengkalis Regency and Siak Regency. It is a declared UNESCO Man and the Biosphere Reserve and supports a sustainable timber industry. It is home to two wildlife reserves, namely Giam Siak Wildlife Reserve and Bukit Batu Wildlife Reserve; flagship species include the Sumatran elephant and Sumatran tiger. ()
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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...
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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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Malayan tapir
The Malayan tapir, also known as the Asian tapir, is the largest among the four tapir species and is native to Asia. These remarkable animals are easily identifiable by their distinctive markings: a black body adorned with a light-colored patch that extends from their...
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Marbled cat
The marbled cat is a small wild feline that inhabits the forests of the Eastern Himalayas and Southeast Asia, flourishing at elevations up to 2,500 meters. This elusive animal has been classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List since 2015.
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