Sumatra Wildlife
Sumatra is the only place where tigers, rhinos, elephants, and orangutans live together in the world. Unfortunately 50% of Sumatra has been destroyed due to deforestation. There are now 11 National Parks protecting the wildlife of Sumatra. It is important to visit and enjoy these parks so they can continue to be protected. The guides are knowledgeable and can take you on an amazing adventure into the jungle to see rare and beautiful flora and fauna. There are a number of species that are critically endangered such as the Sumatran tiger and the Sumatran rhino.
Highlights
Birds of Sumatra
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Sumatra has over 600 species of bird, 28 of which are endemic, making it a bird watchers paradise. Some of the endemic species you can aspire to see, are the Sumatran Ground Cuckoo, Short-tailed Frogmouth, Sumatran Trogon, Graceful and Schneider’s Pittas, Blue-masked Leafbird, Sumatran Cochoa, and Rusty-breasted and Sumatran Wren Babblers. You will not be disappointed with the variety of birds, we can help plan your dream holiday around that must see species of yours.
Wildlife at risk
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Sumatra is home to a number of critically endangered species, there are less than 300 Sumatran rhinos and less than 400 Sumatran tigers left in the wild. The Sumatran orangutan is also more endangered than the Borneo orangutan. Its not just animals at risk in Sumatra, also plants and trees such as the dark red meranti tree need protection. Visiting the sites brings fund to the national parks to help fund conservation efforts.
Sumatra Flora
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Sumatra is thick with vegetation there are also 17 endemic plants. Unique species include: Sumatran Pine, Rafflesia arnoldii (world’s largest individual flower), Titan arum (world’s tallest and largest inflorescence flower). Although some areas have been affected by illegal logging and deforestation, action is being taken to help reduce this problem. Diversity is still hugely abundant with 15,000 plant species in the forests.