rhino

One-horned rhino

Javan Rhino, or one-horned rhinoceros small (Rhinoceros sondaicus) is Rhinocerotidae family members and one of the five rhinoceros that still exist. This rhino into the same genus with the Indian rhino and have skin that bermosaik resembles armor. This rhino has a length of 3,1-3,2 m and 1,4-1,7 m high This rhino is smaller than the Indian rhinoceros and more closely in a large body with black rhino. Culanya size is usually less than 20 cm, smaller than the other horn rhinoceros species.
This rhino has become one of the rhinos in Asia the most widespread. Although called "Java Rhino", is not limited to animals living on the island of Java alone, but throughout the archipelago, along Southeast Asia and in India and China. This species is now a critical status, with only a few populations found in the wild, and not in zoo. This rhino is probably the rarest mammals on earth. Population 40-50 rhinos live in Ujung Kulon National Park in Java, Indonesia. Javan population Other outdoors in Cat Tien National Park, Vietnam with an estimated population of no more than eight in the year 2007. The decline of the Javan population caused by hunting for culanya taken, which is very valuable in the traditional medicine of China, at a price of $ 30,000 per kilogram on the black market. Rhino population was reduced also caused by loss of habitat, which is mainly caused by the war, such as the Vietnam War in Southeast Asia also led to population decline and the Javan
impede recovery. The remaining places are only two protected areas, Javan but still at risk of being hunted, susceptible to disease and shrinking causes of genetic diversity in multiply disrupted. WWF Indonesia to develop a second attempt for the Javan because if the disease attacks or natural disasters like tsunamis, volcanic eruptions and earthquakes Krakatoa, Java rhino population would immediately become extinct. In addition, because the invasion langkap (Arenga) and competition with bulls for space and resources, the population is increasingly desperate. Regions identified safe and relatively close to the National Park in the Mist Gunung Salak, West Java, who had been a habitat for the Javan.
Javan Rhino can live for 30-45 years in the wild. These rhinos live in lowland rain forest, wet meadows and flood plains of the region. Javan Rhino mostly quiet, except for courtship and child rearing, although a group can sometimes be gathered near the pools and places to get minerals. Rhinoceros adults have no predators as enemies. Javan Rhino usually avoid humans, but will attack humans if they felt harassed. Researchers and protectors of nature that animals rarely examined directly because of their rarity and the danger of disturbing an endangered species. Researchers use the camera and feces samples to measure health and their behavior. Javan Rhino studied less than other rhino species. READMORE...

komodo

Komodo

or a full-called Komodo dragon lizard (Varanus komodoensis), is the largest lizard species in the world who live on the island of Komodo, Rinca, Flores, Gili Motang, and Gili Dasami in Nusa Tenggara. Komodo is the native Komodo island is also called by local names ora. Including family members Varanidae lizard, and Clade Toxicofera, Komodo dragon is the largest lizard in the world, with an average length of 2-3 m. Large size is associated with symptoms of island gigantism, the tendency for body meraksasanya certain animals that live on a small island linked to the lack of carnivorous mammals in the island where the living Komodo dragon, and the rate of metabolism of a small Komodo dragon. Because of his body, this lizard predators occupy the top positions are dominated ecosystems place to live. Komodo discovered by Western scientists in 1910. His huge and terrible reputation makes them popular in zoos. Komodo dragon habitat in the wild have dwindled due to human activities and therefore the IUCN species include the Komodo dragon as vulnerable to extinction. This large lizard is now protected under the Indonesian government regulations and a national park, the Komodo National Park, established to protect them. In the wild, adult Komodo dragon usually weighs around 70 pounds, but Komodo dragon kept in captivity often have a body weight greater. The biggest wild specimens have long been of 3:13 meters and weighing about 166 pounds, including the weight of undigested food in his stomach. Although Komodo dragon lizard was recorded as the largest still living, but not the longest. This reputation is held by the Papua monitor lizard (Varanus salvadorii). Komodo has the same tail length of the body, and about 60 pieces of jagged sharp teeth along the approximately 2.5 cm, which is often replaced. Komodo dragon saliva is often mixed with a bit of blood because her teeth almost entirely covered with gingival tissue and this tissue torn during the meal. This condition creates an ideal environment for the growth of deadly bacteria that live in their mouths. Komodo has a long tongue, yellow, and branching. Male Komodo komodo larger than females, with skin color from dark gray. READMORE...

Sumatran tiger

Sumatra tiger

Sumatra tiger (Panthera tigris sumatrae) is only found on the island of Sumatra in Indonesia. Wild population is estimated between four hundred to five hundred head, especially living in national arks in Sumatra. Recent genetic testing has revealed signs of a unique genetic, indicating that this subspecies may evolve into separate species, if managed sustainably. Destruction of habitat is the greatest threat to the current population. Logging continues even in national parks should be protected. Recorded sixty-six were killed tiger's tail between one thousand nine hundred and ninety-eight and two thousand. The Sumatran tiger is the smallest tiger subspecies. Male Sumatran tigers have an average length of ninety-two inches from head to tail, weighing three hundred pounds. Females have an average length of seventy-eight inches and weighing two hundred pounds. Sumatran tiger stripe is thinner than other tiger subspecies. This subspecies also had more beard and mane than other subspecies, especially the male tiger. Its small size makes it easier to explore the jungle. There is a membrane between the fingers that make them able to swim fast. This tiger is known to corner their prey into the water, especially if the prey animal is a slow swimmer. Fur changed color to dark green when giving birth. The Sumatran tiger is found only on the island of Sumatra. This big cat can live anywhere, from lowland forests to mountain forests, and lived in many places are not protected. Only about four hundred head of live in nature reserves and national parks, and the rest scattered in other areas cut for agriculture. READMORE...