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Man given 2-year prison term in Medan for selling protected sun bear
Archipelago 2 days ago

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Man given 2-year prison term in Medan for selling protected sun bear

The sun bear is the world's smallest bear and is native to Indonesia and Malaysia.
Authorities prevent attempted smuggling of wildlife to Thailand
Archipelago 2 weeks ago

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Authorities prevent attempted smuggling of wildlife to Thailand

The suspect attempted to smuggle 53 cages of protected wildlife, mostly birds.
Two traders of protected primates arrested in Riau
Archipelago 3 weeks ago

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Two traders of protected primates arrested in Riau

An infant owa ungko or agile gibbon (Hylobates agilis) and a siamang (Symphalangus syndactylus) have been handed over to the Riau Natural Resource Conservation Agency (BBKSDA) for medical treatment and rehabilitation.
Forest conversion threatens endemic Javan langur population
Archipelago 1 month ago

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Forest conversion threatens endemic Javan langur population

Monitoring conducted by Profauna Indonesia throughout 2025 recorded only nine groups with a total of 54 individuals.
Sumatra floods were 'extinction level' for rare orangutans
Environment 2 months ago

Sumatra floods were 'extinction level' for rare orangutans

Only scientifically classified as a species in 2017, tapanulis are incredibly rare, with fewer than 800 left in the wild, confined to a small range in part of Sumatra.
Saltwater crocodile dies after 19 days in Riau firefighters’ care
Archipelago 2 months ago

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Saltwater crocodile dies after 19 days in Riau firefighters’ care

The saltwater crocodile, nicknamed Si Undan, suffered from an infection caused by wounds on the legs as villagers had tied the crocodile too tightly. 
Deaths of two Sumatran elephants affect conservation efforts
Archipelago 3 months ago

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Deaths of two Sumatran elephants affect conservation efforts

Forest encroachment and deforestation for oil palm plantations have caused Sumatran elephants to be furthered cornered in their habitats.
Eight-year-old girl killed in wild elephant attack in Riau
Archipelago 3 months ago

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Eight-year-old girl killed in wild elephant attack in Riau

Upon opening the door, he saw an elephant standing in front of the house, with two others nearby. The family grew frightened as the herd lingered around the house. Fearing for their safety, Sardo told his wife and four children to flee through the back door.
Batam Customs foils attempt to smuggle hornbill beaks, bear teeth
Archipelago 3 months ago

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Batam Customs foils attempt to smuggle hornbill beaks, bear teeth

Batam Customs intercepted the delivery of 10 rangkong gading (helmeted hornbill) beaks and 43 sun bear teeth from Bandar Lampung to Tanjung Pinang through Batam.
Enthusiasm greets Ragunan night zoo
Jakarta 4 months ago

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Enthusiasm greets Ragunan night zoo

Offering a rare chance to witness nocturnal wildlife, the Ragunan Zoo in South Jakarta has drawn thousands of visitors eager to secure limited seats for the second trial run of night tours.
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