Nila Kartika Wati
- Environment and Nature
- October 25, 2026
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Neglected but still alive: The scientific rediscovery and precarious future of the Bangka Slow Loris
The Bangka slow loris (Nycticebus bancanus), a cryptic primate with large, forward-facing eyes adapted for low-light survival, has emerged from a century-long silence in the annals of formal science. While…
- Environment and Nature
- September 25, 2026
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Kelekak as a Last Refuge for the Critically Endangered Bangka Slow Loris
In the lush landscapes of Bangka Belitung, a traditional land-management practice known as kelekak serves as a vital ecological sanctuary. Traditionally, a kelekak is a plot of land inherited through…
- Environment and Nature
- September 15, 2026
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Returning the Javan Slow Loris to the Wild: A Conservation Milestone in Ujung Kulon National Park
The recent release of six Javan slow lorises (Nycticebus javanicus) into the lush, protected expanse of Ujung Kulon National Park (TNUK) marks a significant advancement in the ongoing efforts to…
- Environment and Nature
- April 13, 2026
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The Silent Crisis of Indonesias Slow Loris Tackling Illegal Trade Biological Mutilation and the Multi Trillion Rupiah Shadow Market
The illegal wildlife trade remains one of the most significant threats to Indonesia’s rich biodiversity, with the slow loris—a small, nocturnal primate known locally as the kukang—bearing the brunt of…
