Batang Ai National Park
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Batang Ai National Park is a national park located in Sri Aman Division, Sarawak, Malaysia. It is located in Lubok Antu, some 250 kilometers east of Kuching. The park covers an area of 24 square kilometres of extensive tropical rainforest with a number or rare and protected animals surrounding the 24 square kilometer artificial lake created by the Batang Ai hydroelectric reservoir. The park was proclaimed in 1991, and has become increasingly popular with locals and tourists despite the lack of facilities. ()
Sarawak
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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
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
Bearded Pig
The Bornean bearded pig, or simply the bearded pig, is distinguished by its unique beard and occasionally tasseled tail. This intriguing animal belongs to the genus Sus and inhabits the dense rainforests and mangrove forests of Southeast Asia, including regions such as...
Mammals
Müller's (Bornean) Gibbon
Müller's gibbon, also referred to as the grey gibbon, is a captivating primate belonging to the gibbon family, Hylobatidae. Unlike some other species, there is no variation in fur color between males and females. These gibbons typically exhibit grey or brown fur, a...
Mammals
Helmeted hornbill
The helmeted hornbill is a captivating bird native to Southeast Asia, easily recognized by its unique solid casque, which males use during combat. This large bird features striking black plumage contrasted by a white belly and legs, along with a long tail adorned with...
Birds
Sarawak