10,000 Birds
AUGUST 3, 2023
The Chinese Hwamei is a second-level protected species in China – as a consequence, according to Chinese law on wildlife protection, it is prohibited for local people to capture and keep the species in captivity without a permit. Still, a few spend the summer here.
10,000 Birds
JUNE 29, 2023
After 3 months of South and Southeast Asia, Indonesia and Australia, Arjan’s count stood at 2,060 species. On the other hand, this is good news, because if a lot of money comes in, then the Brazilian government will be motivated to protect the area.” I’ve had so many incredible experiences.
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10,000 Birds
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Palm oil plantations seem to cover most of the lowlands, with only a few protected areas offering more varied and undisturbed habitats. Sadly, the species is also among the many species kept as pets in Indonesia, despite the above-mentioned difficulty in keeping them alive. Still, Sabah is well worth visiting for these places alone.
10,000 Birds
AUGUST 20, 2015
While there is a lot left to be done when it comes to research and nature protection in many tropical countries, there are not that many jobs in that line of work, and ecotourism seem to be the industry of choice. Indonesia (1615 / 1603). Hence I added the second figure from the Fat Birder – often more up to date. The Oriental realm.
Critter News
MARCH 10, 2009
Pierce Onthank, the president of an oil and gas company, was charged in January with illegal possession of a primate for keeping a siamang, a type of gibbon that is native to rain forests in Malaysia and Indonesia and can weigh up to 30 pounds and stand 3 feet high.
10,000 Birds
APRIL 25, 2019
Also, the island of New Guinea appeared as a whole, or as its parts, the eastern independent country of Papua New Guinea (PNG) and the western West Papua province of Indonesia. 4%: Mexico, West Papua (Indonesia), New Zealand, South Africa, Kenya. 6%: Antarctica, Argentina, Indonesia (including the votes for West Papua), India.
10,000 Birds
MAY 7, 2014
The 28 odd species of this genus are found in the Sunda (the islands of Indonesia, Malaysia and the southern bit of Thailand) and the Philippines, and are named for the inescapable (in this region anyway) Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, he of the founding of Singapore fame. Sometimes it is good to stop and smell the roses.
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