Rare Animals Endangered, Have You Ever Met?
Fauna on earth is very diverse with all the uniqueness of each. Some of them can evolve to adapt and maintain their survival. However, it is not uncommon for some of them to be endangered.
Not only in Indonesia, many animals may become extinct in a few years due to poaching or loss of their habitat.
So, for those of you who like to travel, there’s nothing wrong with seeing 12 rare animals in this world. Besides being a great opportunity, who knows you can help protect these animals.
1. Eagle of Flores, Flores, Indonesia
Quoting thelibbymuseum, this native Flores eagle is already endangered, now the population is less than 250. This eagle or spizaetus floris can only be found on several islands in East Nusa Tenggara, such as the islands of Flores, Sumbawa, Lombok, Satonda, Paloe, Komodo and Rinca.
The Flores eagle has a medium body size, with an adult body measuring about 55 centimeters. The head is white and sometimes has brown stripes on the crown.
2. Gelada, Ethiopia, East Africa
Gelada is a monkey that looks like a baboon. These primates can only be found in the highlands of Ethiopia.
The collection of gelada is very compact. If any member is threatened, they immediately attack blindly with their sharp teeth and claws. It doesn’t matter if it’s a human or another animal that’s bigger and wilder.
3. Tree Kangaroo, Papua New Guinea
This animal looks cute and adorable, huh? This type of kangaroo is a macropod that adapts to the environment above the trees. Tree kangaroos are easier to find in Papua New Guinea. There are also in Queensland and Australia.
Just like the others, tree kangaroos also have stomach pouches to care for their children.
4. Golden Jellyfish, Eil Malk Island, Republic of Palau, Pacific Ocean
There is a jellyfish lake located on the island of Eil Malk, one of the remote locations in the Republic of Palau, Pacific Ocean. This isolated lake is the perfect habitat for the golden jellyfish which have lived for around 12,000 years.
This golden jellyfish is very safe, its sting will not be felt by humans. Therefore, Eil Malk Island has always been a tourist destination for swimming with jellyfish.
5. Halmahera Angel Bird, North Maluku, Indonesia
The Halmahera angel bird is a medium-sized type of paradise, about 28 centimeters. This bird has beautiful feathers with a combination of brown, green and olive colors.
The Halmahera angel bird is usually only found on Halmahera Island and Bacan Island, North Maluku. Its diet consists of insects, arthropods and fruits.