Knowing The Fauna

​Knowing The Fauna

By Nur Rokhmah Yunita

Main Points:

• Fauna's Name

• Habitat (Living place)

• Behaviour

• Diet (Food)

• Predator (Animals that prey on them)

• Threat (Threats to their existence)

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• Name: Proboscis Monkey, also called Bekantan.

• Habitat: Mangrove forests, swamps, and coastal forests on the island of Borneo.

• Behaviour: An arboreal animal (lives in trees) and often swims.

• Diet: Young leaves, fruits, seeds, and insects.

​Bekantan

• Orangutan Description:

  • Name: Orangutan (person of the forest).

  • Habitat: Tropical rainforests in Sumatra and Borneo.

  • Characteristics: Reddish-brown hair, long arms.

• Gorilla Description:

  • Name: Gorilla.

  • Habitat: Forests of Central Africa.

  • Characteristics: Large, muscular, and strong body.

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​Orang Utans and Gorillas

• Habitat and Behaviour: Each species has a specific habitat, from the dense rainforests of Papua for the Bird of Paradise to the limited savannahs of Bali for the Bali Myna. Their behaviours are unique, from the elaborate mating dances of the male Bird of Paradise to the masterful hunting skills of the Javan Hawk-eagle.

• Diet and Predation: Their diets vary, ranging from fruits and insects for the smaller birds to a carnivorous diet for the Javan Hawk-eagle. While natural predators exist, particularly for eggs and young, the most significant threat to adult birds is human activity.

​The Beauty of Indonesian Birds

Threats to Survival: The primary threats to these magnificent creatures are habitat loss due to deforestation and illegal poaching for the exotic pet trade or their valuable feathers. The Bali Myna, in particular, is critically endangered due to these pressures.

​The Beauty of Indonesian Birds

​Conclusion

• Fauna is a crucial part of our ecosystem.

• It is important to protect them from threats like habitat loss and hunting.

• Every species, such as the Proboscis Monkey, Orangutan, Gorilla, and birds, has its own unique role.

• Let's work together to preserve nature!