![]() The name “rhinoceros” is derived from the Greek for “nose horn,” which indicates the horn that rhinoceroses have on their snout. Badak Jawa / Java Rhinoceros is one of the rarest giant mammals in the world. The status of this animal is endangered WWF decided to protect this animal from extinction. They are categorized as preserved animal and protected by laws because of its endangered status. Nowadays, this bird which in Java is known with name “sandanglawe” is getting hard to meet. Bangau tongtong can live alone, in pair, or in group depending on the situation. This animal is not really have much variation of life. This species is the only one among the stork that does not widen their feet and wings while flying. In the night, bangau tongtong are perched on the branch. This stork can be easily identified by its black body except in the neck and lower abdomen. ![]() This firm footed bird like to live around swamp, river, mangrove, ricefield, and open forest, sometimes even in dry or muddy land. They spread widely to Africa, Myanmar, Hong Kong, and Philippine. Bangau hitam or bangau tongtong were originated from Asia, especially India, Indochina, and Indonesia except Papua and Maluku. This bird is belong to ciconiidae family. ![]() This rare bird usually stays silent, but if they are found around their nest they could be very noisy. This “flashy” bird has some characteristics like thin body, dark crest, yellowish head, black thight, and white stomach with pink area on dorsal. Its habitat is in Sulawesi and Buton Island. Maleo is in the category of endangered animal. That fact shows that the population density of this animal was very low. A survey held in 1999 showed that this animal could only be spotted seven times in the length of 491 km transect path. Between 19 in Tangkoko, the population of Kuse had been undergone significant decrements until 50%. In North Sulawesi, Kuse face serious danger of extinction because of its small population. Kuse has prehensile tail which can hold things and it is usually used for helping their grip on the tree or branches. The length of their body and head is 56 cm, their tail is 54 cm and their weight can reach 8 kg. The female cuscuses carry their baby in this pouch in front of their stomach. This animal belongs to marsupilia or animal with pouch in their body. Kuskus / CuscusĬuscus Bear or Kuse (Ailurops ursinus) is one of the two kind of cuscus endemic species in Sulawesi. Some say that mountain anoa live in the dense forest with vegetational diverse, meanwhile it was also reported that they like a relatively open forest with water sources. This animal lives in the area of 5 m above sea level, but some reports have different explanation for the other habitats. Not many information are available for this species’ habitat preference because its mousy habit. This Indonesian endemic animal could only be found in Sulawesi and island of Buton. However, its tiny size makes this animal looks more like a deer. This animal is a subfamily of the wild bull. Mountain Anoa is another Indonesian endangered animal. ![]() Anoa Pegunungan / Mountain Anoa ( Bubalus quarlesi ) This Balinese endemic bird was found along the west coast of island in the monsoon forests. The adults Bali Starling has white wings and tail with black stripes, yellow bill, and blue bare skin around the eyes. This bird is also new for scientific subject and it was first explained by Walter Rothschild in 1912. Besides Javan Hawk-eagle, Bali Starling is one of the most endangered birds in the world. The population of Jalak Bali / Bali Starling ( Leucopsar rothschildi ) is seriously endangered. Javan Hawk-eagle is in the category of the most endangered predator bird in the world and according to the newest endangered species criteria from IUCN, Javan Hawk-eagle is in the category of “Endangered.” Jalak Bali / Bali Starling As the main predator, Javan Hawk-eagle plays importand role in maintaining the balance and function of forest biomes. Javan Hawk-eagle can only be found in Java Island where they dwell the forests of Java. It is also the symbol of the endangered animals in Indonesia. Elang Jawa / Javan Hawk-eagle (Spizaetus bartelsi) is an Indonesian national bird because its similarity with “Garuda Indonesia” the symbol of the country.
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