Three African lions (Pantera leo) cubs which were born at Kasang Kulim Kampar Zoo, Riau, on November 24, had finally died. The three babies gave up in different times; one of the cubs lived for five days, but unfortunately could not be saved.
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Minister of Forestry Approves Banyuwangi Open-Pit Gold Mine
PT Bumi Suksesindo (BSI) will conduct open-pit gold mining on Mount Tumpang Pitu in Pesanggaran District, Banyuwangi, East Java. Mining will commence after the Minister of Forestry has signed an agreement to turn a 1000-hectare protected forest in the mountain into a production forest.
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Dead Springs Along Mount Arjuna
For the past 20 years, dozens of water springs on the slopes of Mount Arjuna in Pasuruan district, East Java, have been considered dead springs, or springs that no longer produce water. Out of 41 springs, there are currently only 11 functioning. The destruction of the Raden Soerjo protected forest (Tahura) is considered to be […]
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New flasher wrasse species discovered in Indonesia
A new fish of the flasher wrasse species with striking orange color and rounded fins has been found in Indonesia’s coral reefs, a conservation group announced Wednesday. The species was named Paracheilinus rennyae in recognition of the scientific contributions of ichthyologist Renny Kurnia Hadiaty from the Indonesian Institute of Sciences.
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Rafflesia Flower Blooms in Bengkulu
A Raflessia arnoldi flower has been in bloom in the forest of Liku Sembilan, Central Bengkulu, for the past few days. Passersby have been stopping by the site to witness and capture this rare and unique experience.
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Bengkulu Elephant Dies of Poison
A 27-year-old elephant named Yanti that belongs to Elephant Training Centre (PLG) in Putri Hijau sub-district, North Bengkulu Regency, Bengkulu, has been found dead with bleedings on her eyes, ears, mouth and genital on Thursday. She was suspected of being poisoned.
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Protecting Whales in the Savu Sea
A humpback whale calf bravely swam around a survey ship owned by The Nature Conservancy (TNC) in the waters of the Savu Sea, East Nusa Tenggara, during the beginning of this month. Its mother could be seen spewing water from her back for a brief moment, then diving back into the waters.
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Coral Adoption Program Attracts Tourists, Boosts Economy
A community-based coral rehabilitation program developed by fishermen on Serangan island has attracted more tourists to Serangan to adopt coral. It has also boosted the economy of people living in the area.
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IJREDD+ Project targeting four forest areas in West Borneo
Forest resources in four West Borneo regencies: Pontianak, Ketapang, Kayong Utara, and Kubu Utara, including Palung Mountain National Park, were targeted for Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) project by Ministry of Forestry and Japan government.
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Illegal Liger Discovered in Bogor
A liger, a cross-breed between a lion and a tiger, was found posh villa located somewhere in Bogor. The animal was believed to be illegally bred by humans as cross-breeding of these two species can endanger the existence of the wildlife.