Wasur National Park
Facts and practical information
The Wasur National Park forms part of the largest wetland in Papua province of Indonesia and has been one of the least disturbed by human activity. The high value of its biodiversity has led to the park being dubbed the "Serengeti of Papua". The vast open wetland, in particular Rawa Biru Lake, attracts a very rich fauna. ()
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Wildlife
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Estuarine Crocodile
The saltwater crocodile, also known as the estuarine or Indo-Pacific crocodile, is an apex predator inhabiting saltwater regions across Southeast Asia, Australia, and Micronesia. It holds the title of the largest living reptile, with males reaching up to 6.3 meters in...
Reptiles
Javan rusa
The Javan rusa, also known as the Sunda sambar, is a species of deer native to Indonesia and East Timor. Over time, they have been introduced to various regions in the Southern Hemisphere. There are seven recognized subspecies of the Javan rusa, each inhabiting...
Mammals
Black-necked stork
The black-necked stork is a striking and tall wading bird that belongs to the stork family. You can spot this bird across the Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and Australia, where it thrives in wetland habitats. With its imposing stature and distinctive...
Birds
Southern cassowary
The southern cassowary, also known as the double-wattled cassowary, the Australian cassowary, or the two-wattled cassowary, is an intriguing large, flightless bird. It is one of three extant species of cassowaries and belongs to the ratite group, which includes emus...
Birds
Dusky pademelon
The dusky pademelon, also known as the dusky wallaby, is a captivating small marsupial from the Macropodidae family. These animals can be found on the Aru and Kai islands, in the Trans-Fly savanna, and in the grasslands of Papua Province in Indonesia, as well as in...
Mammals
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