Gunung Palung National Park
Facts and practical information
Mount Palung National Park lies on the island of Borneo, in the Indonesian province of West Kalimantan, north of Ketapang and east of Sukadana. ()
West Kalimantan
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Wildlife
AnimalsSee what popular animal species you can meet in this location.
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
Bear-cat, Binturong
The binturong, often referred to as the bearcat, is a captivating creature native to South and Southeast Asia. Regrettably, this species is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List due to a population decline exceeding 30% since the mid-1980s.
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
Lesser adjutant
The lesser adjutant is a captivating large wading bird belonging to the stork family, Ciconiidae. With its distinctive bare neck and head, this bird is easily recognizable in its preferred wetland habitats. Unlike its close relative, the greater adjutant, the lesser...
Birds
West Kalimantan