Illegal Gold Mining Devastates Jantho Nature Reserve and Threatens Sumatran Orangutan Habitat in Aceh Besar
The integrity of the Jantho Pine Forest Nature Reserve in Aceh Besar, Aceh, is facing an unprecedented crisis as illegal gold mining activities, locally known as PETI (Pertambangan Emas Tanpa…
Sumatran Orangutan Population Declines by Nearly Twenty Percent in One Decade as Habitat Loss and Illegal Trade Persist
In a span of approximately ten years, the dense tropical rainforests of northern Sumatra have witnessed a devastating decline in the population of the Sumatran orangutan (Pongo abelii), with an…
Tragic Killing of Endangered Asian Tapir in Lampung Sparks Outcry Over Habitat Loss and Wildlife Protection
The brutal killing and consumption of an endangered Asian tapir in the Mesuji Regency of Lampung has ignited a national conversation regarding the precarious state of Indonesia’s wildlife protection and…
Rare Documentation of Javanese Mountain Kukri Snake in Wonosalam Highlights Biodiversity and Habitat Threats in East Java
The discovery of the Javanese Mountain Kukri Snake (Oligodon bitorquatus) in the secondary forests of Wonosalam, situated on the slopes of Mount Anjasmoro in Jombang, East Java, has provided significant…
The Silent Crisis of Javan Langur Conservation: From Illegal Trade to the Struggle for Habitat Restoration
The Javan langur, scientifically known as Trachypithecus auratus, remains one of Indonesia’s most iconic yet embattled primate species. Despite being strictly protected under Indonesian law, a persistent and troubling question…
The Leuser Ecosystem Paradox: Monitoring Sumatran Tiger Populations Amidst Growing Habitat Fragmentation and Human-Wildlife Conflict
The Leuser Ecosystem, a sprawling expanse of tropical rainforest stretching across the provinces of Aceh and North Sumatra, remains the ultimate stronghold for the Sumatran tiger (Panthera tigris sumatrae), a…
Escalating Peatland Destruction in Aceh: Rawa Tripa Faces Unprecedented Fire Crisis and Habitat Loss in 2026
The thick, acrid haze of peat fires has once again blanketed the horizon of the Rawa Tripa peat swamp forest in Nagan Raya Regency, Aceh, signaling a deepening environmental catastrophe…
Systematic Habitat Destruction and Corporate Negligence Fuel Extinction Crisis for Sumatran Elephants in Bengkulu Seblat Landscape
The discovery of two Sumatran elephant carcasses in the Seblat Landscape of Bengkulu on April 29, 2026, has ignited a firestorm of criticism regarding Indonesia’s forest governance and the efficacy…
The Enigmatic Bornean Bay Cat Faces an Uncertain Future Amidst Habitat Loss and Scientific Mystery
The Bornean bay cat, scientifically known as Catopuma badia, stands as the only feline species endemic exclusively to the island of Borneo. Characterized by its striking chestnut-red fur and an…
Kasus Gajah dan Harimau Mati di Bentang Seblat, Desak Pemerintah Serius Lindungi Habitat Satwa
The Ministry of Forestry of the Republic of Indonesia has officially moved to revoke the forest utilization business approvals (PBPH) of two major timber companies, PT Bentara Arga Timber (BAT)…
Addressing the Genetic Crisis: Mitigating Inbreeding Depression and Habitat Fragmentation in Indonesia’s Key Wildlife Populations
Inbreeding depression has emerged as a formidable biological threat to the long-term survival of Indonesia’s most iconic wildlife, manifesting as a significant decline in the fitness and viability of isolated…
















