60 North Sumatra Youth Initiate Innovation to Prevent Forest and Land Fires and Save Animals
MEDAN – As many as 60 young people from North Sumatra are initiating solutions to forest and biodiversity problems, ranging from digital education on forest and land fire prevention to animal rehabilitation travel information systems.
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).
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...
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.
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).