National Parks in Indonesia

Tanjung Puting

Tanjung Puting National Park has several ecosystem types which consists of lowland tropical rain forest, dry land forests, freshwater swamp forests, mangrove forests, coastal forests, and secondary forests.This area is dominated by lowland forest plants such as jelutung (Dyera costulata), ramin (Gonystylus bancanus), meranti (Shorea sp.), Keruing (Dipterocarpus sp.), And rattan.Endemic and endangered species that are protected in the forests of Tanjung Puting National Park, among others, orangutan (Pongo Satyrus), proboscis monkey (Nasalis larvatus), red leaf monkey (Presbytis rubicunda rubida), bear (Helarctos malayanus euryspilus), deer (Tragulus klossi javanicus), Clouded Leopard (Neofelis nebulosa), and cats (Prionailurus borneoensis bengalensis).

Tanjung Puting National Park is the first location in Indonesia as an orangutan rehabilitation center. There are three locations for the rehabilitation of orangutans in Tanjung Harapan, Pondok Tanggui, and Camp Leakey.Borneo Orangutans have reddish dark hair and do not have a tail. In line with the growth of age, adult males develop cheek pads to form. Getting older, bigger cheek pads so impressed spooky face.Tanjung Puting National Park as a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1977 and is the Sister Park with Malaysia.

Some locations / attractions to be visited:Cape of Good Hope. Is the first station in the orangutan rehabilitation process. This location is in the secondary forest and swamp forest which is equipped with a guesthouse, information center and the trail.Tanggui cottage. The orangutans have been observed in a closed and avoid contact with humans.Camp Leakey. Founded in 1971, located in primary forest and is home to some of the half-wild orangutans to the wild and from the newborn to the age of three years (the old king).Natai galangal. Research station proboscis monkey and other wildlife observation through the river.Reed River and Lake Bird. Observation of birds, especially migratory birds.Cultural attractions outside the park:Cultural attractions outside the Park include Traditional Rowing Competition in May in Pangkalan BunThe best visiting season: June / September each year.How to reach:How to reach: Jakarta-Semarang-Pangkalan Bun (plane) or by boat Semarang-Pangkalan Bun. With ground vehicles from Pangkalan Bun to Kumai about 20 minutes (8 miles). Furthermore, from the Cape of Good Hope Kumai to use klotok for 1.5-2 hours, or Kumai - Natai Galangal for 4-5 hours. Using a fast boat from Kumai - Tanjung Harapan for 0.5 - 1 hour, from Kumai - Camp Leakey for 1.5 - 2 hrs, and from Kumai to Natai Galangal for 1.5 - 2 hrs.Office: Jl. HM Rafi'i Km 2Pangkalan Bun,City West 74 181 K.Central KalimantanTel. / Fax. : (0532) 23832Stated the Minister of Agriculture, 1982expansive 300,040 acresAppointed Minister of Forestry, SK No.. 587/415 040 hectares wide Kpts-II/1996Defined ---Kotawaringin layout,Central Kalimantan ProvinceAir temperature 22 ° - 33 ° CAverage rainfall is 2,400 mm / yearAltitude 0-100 m aslThe geographical position of 2 ° 33 '- 3 ° 32' S, 111 ° 42 '- 112 ° 14' E

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