Elang Flores (Spizaetus floris)

Flores Eagle (Spizaetus florists) is one type of raptors (birds of prey) that belongs endemic to Indonesia. Unfortunately that is an eagle flores flores endemic birds of prey (Nusa Tenggara) is now the most endangered raptors because the population is estimated not to exceed 250 eagles that get listed in red (Redlist IUCN) as Critically Endangered (Critical). Conservation status and population is far below the Javanese eagle (Spizaetus bartelsi) the conservation status of Endangered (Threatened).

Flores Eagle (Spizaetus florists) is one type of raptors (birds of prey) that belongs endemic to Indonesia. Unfortunately that is an eagle flores flores endemic birds of prey (Nusa Tenggara) is now the most endangered raptors because the population is estimated not to exceed 250 eagles that get listed in red (Redlist IUCN) as Critically Endangered (Critical). Conservation status and population is far below the Javanese eagle (Spizaetus bartelsi) the conservation status of Endangered (Threatened).

Eagle flores in english known as the Flores Hawk-eagle. In scientific language (Latin) is known as Spizaetus florists.

Characteristics. Flores eagle has a medium body size, with adult body size of about 55 cm. white fur on the head and sometimes have brown stripes on the crown.

Flores eagle body blackish brown. While the chest and abdomen raptor endemic flores white fur was covered with a thin reddish brown hue. Flores brown eagles that have a dark line number six. While this endemic bird legs are white.

Distribution, Population, and Conservation. Flores Eagle is a raptor (bird of prey), endemic to East Nusa Tenggara that can only be found on the island of Flores, Sumbawa, Lombok, Satonda, Paloe, Komodo, and Rinca.

These birds usually inhabit lowland forests and forest to a height of 1600 meters submontana above sea level (m asl).

Flores endemic raptor populations in the wild is estimated no more than 250 mature individuals (IUCN Redlist, 2005). Because of the small number of individuals and the narrow spread of the eagle population flores (Spizaetus florists) immediately established as one of the bird species with conservation status "critical" (Critically Endangered) from the first raptor endemic to this status as separate species of hawk eagle.

Scientific Classification: Kingdom: Animalia, Phylum: Chordata, Class: Aves, Order: Falconiformes; Family: Accipitridae; Genus: Spizaetus; Species: Spizaetus florists

 

Reference : www.iucnredlist.org/apps/redlist/details/150770/0; www.burung.org; raptorindonesia.org;

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Babyrousa Babyrussa (Babirusa)

Babirusa (Babyrousa babirussa) there are only around Sulawesi Island, Togian, Malenge, Sula, Buru and the Maluku. Babirusa habitats are found in tropical rain forests. This animal likes to eat fruits and plants, such as mangoes, mushrooms and leaves. They only hunt for food at night to avoid a few wild animals that often attack.

Babirusa body length about 87 to 106 centimeters. Babirusa Higher revolves around the 65-80 centimeters and body weight can reach 90 pounds. Despite the solitary nature, they generally live in groups with a male of the most powerful in the lead.

They are often hunted the local population to prey or deliberately murdered because of damage to agricultural land and plantations. Populations of animals that also prey on the larvae is getting less to include in the list of protected animals. Their number is estimated to live 4000 babirusa and only found in Indonesia. Since 1996 the animals have been included in the category of rare and protected by the IUCN and CITES.

Scientific classification: Kingdom: Animalia, Phylum: Chordata, Class: mammals; Order: Artiodactyla, Family: Suidae; Genus: Babyrousa; Species: B. babyrussa. Binomial name: Babyrousa babyrussa (Linnaeus, 1758)

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Anoa quarlesi

Anoa is typical of animals of Sulawesi. There are two species of dwarf buffalo is: Anoa Mountains (Bubalus quarlesi) and Anoa Lowland (Bubalus depressicornis). Both live in undisturbed forest man. Their appearance is similar to deer with a weight of 150-300 kg. Both species are found in Sulawesi, Indonesia. Since the 1960's is in endangered status. It is estimated that there are currently less than 5000 Anoa. Anoa often hunted for its skin, horns and meat.

Anoa Mountains also known as the Mountain Anoa, Anoa de Montana, Anoa de Quarle, Anoa des Montagnes, and Quarle's Anoa. While Anoa Lowland, also known as Lowland Anoa, Anoa de Ilanura, or Anoa des Plaines.

Scientific classification: Kingdom: Animal, Phylum: Chordata, Class: Mammalia, Order: Artiodactyla, Family: Bovidae, Upafamili: Bovinae, Genus: Bubalus, Species: B. quarlesi, B. depressicornis. Binomial Name: Bubalus quarlesi (Ouwens, 1910). Bubalus depressicornis (H. Smith, 1827).

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Badak Jawa is the rarest in the World Wildlife

Badak Jawa (Rhinoceros sondaicus) is one of the world's rarest wildlife species with an estimated total population of no more than 60 individuals in Ujung Kulon National Park (TNUK), and approximately eight individuals in Cat Tien National Park, Vietnam (2000). Javan rhino is also the rarest rhino species among the five species of Badak in the world and entered the Red List of IUCN's world conservation body, namely the category of highly endangered or critically endangered.

  Badak is believed to have existed since the Tertiary era (65 million years ago). Like the dinosaurs that are extinct, Badak at 60 million years ago has 30 types of many extinct. Currently only five remaining Badak species, 2 species of them are in Indonesia.

Physical characteristics of  Badak Jawa (Rhinocerus sondaicus)

Badak Jawa have a gray body color blackish. Having one horn, with a length of about 25 cm but there probably did not grow or is very small in females. Weight loss a Badak Jawa can reach 900 - 2300 kg with a body length of about 2-4 m. Height can reach almost 1.7 m.

  Badak Jawa 's Skin (Rhinocerus sondaicus) have some sort of folds so that it looks like wearing a shield of steel. Having a way similar to the Indian rhinoceros, but the body and smaller head with fewer number of folds. Upper lip is more prominent that could be used to grab food and put it into the mouth. Rhinoceros including shy and solitary type (loner).

The population of Badak Jawa (Rhinocerus sondaicus)

In Indonesia, Badak Jawa is expected to spread first on the island of Sumatra and Java. In the Sumatran rhinoceros at the time this one scattered in Aceh to Lampung. In Java, Badak Jawa once widespread throughout Java.

  Badak Jawa is now only found in Ujung Kulon National Park (TNUT), Banten. Besides in Indonesia, Badak Jawa (Rhinocerus sondaicus) is also available in Cat Tien National Park, Vietnam. The last individual outside TNUT, was found shot by poachers in Tasikmalaya in 1934. Now specimennya stored at the Zoological Museum of Bogor.

This rhino is probably the rarest mammals on earth. Based on the population of Badak Jawa census conducted by the Center TNUK, WWF - IP and YMR in 2001 estimated the number of rhinos in Ujung Kulon population ranges from 50-60 tail. The last census carried out Hall TN Ujung Kulon in 2006 estimated the range of the Badak Jawa population is 20 - 27 animals. While the population in the Cat Tien National Park, Vietnam, estimated that only 8 tails (2007).

The population of one horned rhinoceros (Rhinoceros Java) that only 30 of the tail is much smaller than the population of his brother, Sumatran Rhinoceros which is estimated to range between 215 -319 tail. Also, far fewer than the population of other animals such as Sumatran Tiger (400-500 heads), Eagle Java (600 heads), Anoa (5000 head).

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Komodo dragon

The Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis) is a large species of lizard found in the Indonesian islands of Komodo, Rinca, Flores, and Gili Motang. A member of the monitor lizard family (Varanidae), it is the largest living species of lizard, growing to an average length of 2 to 3 metres (6.6 to 9.8 ft) and weighing around 70 kilograms (150 lb). Their unusual size has been attributed to island gigantism, since there are no other carnivorous animals to fill the niche on the islands where they live. However, recent research suggests that the large size of komodo dragons may be better understood as representative of a relic population of very large varanid lizards that once lived across Indonesia and Australia, most of which, along with other megafauna, died out after contact with modern humans. Fossils very similar to V. komodoensis have been found in Australia dating to greater than 3.8 million years ago, and its body size remained stable on Flores, one of the handful of Indonesian islands where it is currently found, ever since Flores (along with neighboring islands) were isolated by rising sea levels approximately 900,000 years ago. As a result of their size, these lizards dominate the ecosystems in which they live. Although Komodo dragons eat mostly carrion, they will also hunt and ambush prey including invertebrates, birds, and mammals.

Mating begins between May and August, and the eggs are laid in September. About twenty eggs are deposited in abandoned megapode nests and incubated for seven to eight months, hatching in April, when insects are most plentiful. Young Komodo dragons are vulnerable and therefore dwell in trees, safe from predators and cannibalistic adults. They take around three to five years to mature, and may live as long as fifty years. They are among the rare vertebrates capable of parthenogenesis, in which females may lay viable eggs if males are absent, producing only male offspring.

Komodo dragons were first recorded by Western scientists in 1910. Their large size and fearsome reputation make them popular zoo exhibits. In the wild their range has contracted due to human activities and they are listed as vulnerable by the IUCN. They are protected under Indonesian law, and a national park, Komodo National Park, was founded to aid protection efforts.

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Situ Cileunca and Mystical Stories

SITU Cileunca located 45 km south of Bandung city, not far from the City District Pangalengan. Puddle of water covering an area of 180 hectares was sandwiched between two villages, namely Warnasari and pulosari. "Actually, Situ Cileunca that there are two pieces. Cileunca One has an area of 210 hectares and this, Situ Cileunca Two, has an area of 180 hectares, "said Asep Jabog (50), one of the local community leaders, to" PR ", recently.

He recounts, first, Situ Cileunca is a Dutch privately owned areas. "His name Kuhlan," he said.

Development was held there for 7 years (1919-1926) in a way to stem the flow of time Cileunca. "Interestingly, based on the narrative old people first, there was built by many people. Do not use a hoe, but using Halu, "he said.

There is development, he said, commanded two smart people, namely Arya and Mahesti renowned as the Juragan. So, not surprisingly, the tomb Mahesti be a place sacred by the local community. "The question of who like to visit, not just people here, but there are many people from outside," said Ade Rowi (35), one of the boatmen there.

There are many mythical stories in Situ Cileunca. One that is often heard is "puppet show". Asep Jabog justify it. "But, now, is rarely heard. First, based on the story, there is a group of drummers wayang (puppet masters following the sinden and nayaga.) who drowned in Situ Cileunca. Since then, people often hear a strange sound. In fact, no nothing, "said Asep.

Asep also said, in fact, there are two famous stealth in Situ Cileunca. Lulun Samak and Dongkol. Lulun Samak is "something" that kill their prey by rolling. Meanwhile, Dongkol is "something " tangible head of buffalo.

"But, now, they are no longer here. I hear, is in Situ Bagendit. You see, this Cileunca Situ 'associated' with two other situ, ie Bagendit and patengan. Just see, if Cileunca recede, others are also receding, "said Asep Jabog.

Until now, the story of the mystical in Situ Cileunca still ongoing. Of course, in its early stages that are not harmful. "Yes, do not be surprised when camping here is that suddenly appear," said Asep.

One thing he is worried about is the situation heats up tourist attraction. In the assessment, placement in Situ Cileunca resort complex is not appropriate. So, ask tumbal. I am afraid, tumbal requested that happens in the near future. You see, the situationin of late ,is heating up, " said AsepJabog

In the afternoon, especially when the sky is clear, Situ Cileunca really pamper visitors with its natural beauty. From the top of the speeding boat slowly in calm water rippling lake, visitors can rotate the view, gazing at the green expanse of tea plantation. Far away, three mountain stood with conceited. Mount Malabar, Wayang Windu Mt.

"In the evening, here too crowded. Many prostitutes. Not the usual prostitute. Covered delicious, "Ade Rowi say. Do not mock him. Still do not know exactly how many prostitutes there, Ade said could bring the customer. Residence coordinator contacted. "Regarding the place, most people use the facilities at the village boat across the lake. Rent, Rp 150,000 a night, "he said.

He said the sex workers who were there did not apply aggressive. In their daily life, they move as usual. Evening all, they do not wander, aggressively looking for customers. "Well, if there is a message, then they leave the house. If not, it stayed at home, "he said.

Most, he said, sex workers is a product of divorce at the age of the young. "The issue of tariffs, so at most Rp 50.000,00 up to Rp 150,000," said Ade Rowi

Source : Harian Pikiran Rakyat 
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