Two Sumatran Rhinos in Way Kambas are Pregnant, New Hope for Critical Animals
BOGOR – Two female Sumatran rhinos, Ratu and Delilah, are pregnant at the Sumatran Rhino Reserve (SRS), Way Kambas National Park, Lampung. This news brings new hope to efforts to maintain the population of one of the most endangered animals in the world.
Forest and Land Fires Threaten Wildlife Habitat, Ministry of Forestry Strengthens Protection
JAKARTA, LINE EARTH – Protection of wild animals and their habitats is an important part of handling forest and land fires (karhutla).
KKP Designates 162,874 Hectares of Maksegara Sea in Southwest Papua as a Conservation Area
SORONG – The Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) has designated 162,874.03 hectares of Makbon, Selemkai, Mega and Moraid (Maksegara) waters in Sorong Regency and Tambrauw Regency, Southwest Papua, as a conservation area.
Sumatran Elephant Lisa Gives Birth in Tesso Nilo, Her Child Stands Up 20 Minutes After Birth
PELALAWAN – A male Sumatran elephant calf was born in Tesso Nilo National Park, Pelalawan Regency, Riau, Monday (28/9/2026) evening. The elephant calf from a mother named Lisa was able to stand on her own about 20 minutes after being born.
Sumatran Elephant Corridor in Bukit Tigapuluh Strengthened, Residents Around the Forest Involved
JAMBI – Sumatran elephants need paths that remain connected to find food, get water and reproduce. In the Bukit Tigapuluh Landscape, which stretches across Jambi and Riau, efforts to maintain the route must involve the people who live in...
Lampung Plants 25,000 Mangroves in Pesawaran, Targets 100,000 Seedlings
Pesawaran – A total of 25,000 mangrove seedlings were planted at Marines Ecopark, Pesawaran Regency, as part of efforts to restore Lampung's coastal ecosystem. This year's planting increases the number of mangroves in the program to 75,000 seedlings.
101 Protected Birds Found in Medan, Gakkum Forestry Investigates Alleged Trafficking Network
MEDAN – The Ministry of Forestry is investigating an alleged wildlife trafficking network after finding 101 protected birds in a house in Medan City, North Sumatra.
Mines Found on Sumatran Elephant Route, Ministry of Forestry Reclaims 300 Hectares of Seblat Forest
BENGKULU – The Ministry of Forestry has regained control of around 300 hectares of the Teramang Production Forest area in Mukomuko Regency, Bengkulu, which is indicated to have been encroached upon.
Minister of Forestry and Norwegian Ambassador Visit Way Kambas, Strengthen Protection of Sumatran Elephants
LAMPUNG – Minister of Forestry Raja Juli Antoni together with the Norwegian Ambassador to Indonesia Kaja Glomm reviewed integrated protection efforts in Way Kambas National Park (TNWK), Lampung, Sunday (20/9/2026).
Female Tapir Trapped in Mesuji Oil Palm Plantation Canal, Evacuated by BKSDA
LAMPUNG – An Asian tapir (tapirus indicus) was found trapped in a water channel in the oil palm plantation area of PT Pematang Agri Lestari (PAL), Mesuji Regency, Lampung.
Three Orangutans Victims of Forest and Land Fire Evacuated in North Kayong, One Suffers Burns
KAYONG UTARA – Three orangutans were successfully evacuated from two villages in Kayong Utara Regency, West Kalimantan (Kalbar).
Sort Garbage from Home, Pondokgede Residents Urged to Reduce Landfill Burden
BEKASI – Pemilahan sampah dari rumah dinilai menjadi langkah penting untuk mengurangi timbunan sampah yang berakhir di tempat pemrosesan akhir (TPA).