#sumatra

[todaysbird]

the shiny whistling-thrush is a small, stout passerine bird found solely in the barisian mountains of sumatra. their natural habitat is tropical or subtropical montane forests, where they dwell along streams and other moist, mossy areas. they are territorial, and signal to others with a loud whistle. males and females are similar, but females have less iridescent plumage on the neck and brow.

[have-you-seen-this-animal]

Rajah Brooke's birdwing butterfly!

Have you seen the Rajah Brooke's birdwing (Trogonoptera brookiana)?

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Voting ended onApr 18

The first photo is of a male butterfly, the females have a slightly desaturated appearance. This species is the national butterfly of Malaysia.

[dame-de-pique]

Carl Josef Kleingrothe - River view in the mountains, 1898

[asiaphotostudio]

Indonesia 1990 Strait of Malacca, Belawan, Sumatra, Indonesia. インドネシア スマトラ島 ベラワン マラッカ海峡 Photography by Michitaka Kurata

[theworldatwar]

Members of the flight deck on a British aircraft carrier take the opportunity to sunbath on the wing of a Hellcat aeroplane - Sumatra, Indonesia, Jan 1945. Photo by Popperfoto

[cizzkeq]

Permasalahan eksploitasi hutan di Sumatra akhir2 ini bikin aku teringat masa2 skripsian. Dulu awal kuliah aku tumbuh sebagai anak mikrobiologi, hari2ku hanya di laboratorium, ruangan dingin, steril dan semuanya terukur.

Tapi sekitar semester lima, aku mulai jatuh cinta dengan ekologi, dan semuanya berubah, aku meninggalkan PDH mikrobiologiku dan beralih menjadi anak ekologi. Ada sesuatu dari cara alam bekerja yang bikin aku pengen belajar lagi dan lagi. Pelan2, kuliah yang dulu terasa berat malah jadi hal yang aku tunggu. Aku semacam ketagihan belajar, karena setiap materinya ngebuka pandangan baru tentang dunia yang sebelumnya nggak pernah bener2 aku lihat.

Belajar tentang konservasi lingkungan bikin mataku kebuka tentang banyak hal: spesies yang terancam, habitat yang terus menyempit, dan masalah2 yang sering luput dari perhatian. Aneh ya, hal yang menyedihkan justru bikin aku makin ingin tahu, bikin aku makin tertarik dan ingin terlibat lebih jauh.

Pada akhirnya, magang di bidang konservasi adalah keputusan impulsif yang justru mengarahkan aku ke tempat yang tepat. Dari sanalah topik skripsiku lahir. Waktu itu aku meneliti satu spesies pohon yang statusnya “endangered”. Ironisnya, aku belum pernah melihat pohon itu secara langsung. Hanya membaca, menganalisis, dan berharap suatu hari aku bisa bertemu dengan spesies itu di habitat aslinya, sebelum ia benar2 punah di alam liar.

Alam ternyata bukan cuma tempat untuk diteliti, tapi juga tempat yang mengembalikan aku pada diriku sendiri.

[randomanimaloftheday]

Day 384#: Sumatran Striped Rabbit

Today's animal of the day is the Sumatran Striped Rabbit (Nesolagus netscheri)!

Photo credit: A. Cambone & R. Isotti

This elusive species of rabbit is endemic to the forests surrounding the Barisan Mountains of northwestern Sumatra. They have shorter ears and limbs compared to other rabbits, with a broader head and a distinctive yellow pelt with black stripes. Very little is known about this species, which makes it hard for conservationists to determine the size of their population. As such, they are currently listed as data deficient by the IUCN. However, they're considered by many to be one of the rarest species of rabbit in the world, and it's believed that they are at risk of going extinct due to habitat loss and poaching.

Photo credit: Jeremy Holden

Numerous studies have been done in the Barisan Mountain region to try to get a good idea of the Sumatran striped rabbit's population size, as well as to figure out more about their behavior in the wild. Usually, this consists of setting up trail cams to try and capture a photo or video of these nocturnal lagomorphs; however, there have still only ever been a small handful of sightings. Trust me, finding pictures for this post took FOREVER! They're believed to come out at night to feed on the stalks and leaves of plants that grow in the forest's understory, and then spend the day hiding in burrows or hollow logs.

Photo credit: Lund University Libraries

Occasionally, poachers will capture these rabbits alive and smuggle them out of the country to sell as pets. Apparently, while there are some laws preventing people from selling these rabbits, they're not often enforced due to a lack of funding. Also, their status being listed as data deficient instead of as endangered does make it so they aren't as protected from smugglers as they should be. I have to imagine that the people who buy these rabbits just do it for the clout of having a rare pet, since they're absolutely terrified of humans. Based on the accounts of reputable zoos and other facilities that keep this species in captivity, all they do when observed is just try to stay as still as possible, especially during the day.

Photo credit: Rio Firman Saputra

Because of this, these captive individuals can't really tell researchers much about the behavior of their wild counterparts, though they have been observed eating fruit and grains when offered, so maybe they occasionally eat those foods in the wild as well. To my knowledge, there's also been no successful attempt to breed this species in captivity, probably since nothing is known about how they breed in the wild. In fact, the only ever confirmed report of a baby Sumatran striped rabbit was of an individual being sold on WhatsApp in 2018. Sadly, it died before authorities could rescue it.

Photo credit: Kerinci Seblat National Park

Strangely, a lot of the poachers who try to sell these rare rabbits as pets do so via social media. I remember a few years ago there was a guy who caught one after a flash flood and was trying to sell it on Facebook. Luckily, that rabbit was rescued by authorities and was released back into the wild. Thankfully, other than as pets, there's not a big market for the meat and pelts of this species. Apparently, it's because their meat tastes terrible. However, the biggest threat to this species' survival is definitely deforestation. Forests throughout Sumatra, as well as many other parts of the world, are being torn down to be used as timber or to make room for coffee plantations. Sadly, this will be a common thread for many of the species I'll be covering this month. It's also feared that competition with invasive European rabbits might also drive this mysterious rabbit to extinction before we ever get a chance to learn more about it. Also, apparently these guys have a whole genus of unique fleas, called Nesolagobius, that's only found on them. Of course, not much is known about these fleas either.

Photo credit: Andre Situpai

A little lore dump about me: I first heard of this species when I was a kid watching my favorite YouTuber, Seri Pixel Biologist, play modded Zoo Tycoon 2 and build an exhibit for them. Since then, I've always kind of had a soft spot for them.

[vestaignis]

Озеро Пайсу-пок это озеро, расположенное на острове Суматра в Индонезии. Оно находится в провинции Ачех, в северной части острова.

Озеро Пайсу-пок - это одно из самых больших озер на Суматре. Его площадь составляет около 100 квадратных километров. Озеро окружено горами и холмами, что создает живописный пейзаж.

Озеро Пайсу-пок известно своими уникальными природными ресурсами. Вода в озере очень чистая и прозрачная, что делает его идеальным местом для купания и плавания. Кроме того, озеро является домом для многих видов рыб и других водных животных.

Озеро Пайсу-пок также известно своими культурными и историческими достопримечательностями. В окрестностях озера можно найти множество древних храмов и памятников, которые свидетельствуют о богатой истории этого региона.

Озеро Пайсу-пок является популярным местом для туристов. Здесь можно заняться различными видами активного отдыха, такими как плавание, рыбалка, пешие прогулки и многое другое. Кроме того, вокруг озера расположены различные отели и гостевые дома, где можно остановиться на ночь.

В целом, озеро Пайсу-пок это прекрасное место для тех, кто хочет насладиться красотой природы и узнать больше о культуре и истории Индонезии.

Lake Paisupok is a lake located on the island of Sumatra in Indonesia. It is located in the province of Aceh, in the northern part of the island.

Lake Paisupok is one of the largest lakes in Sumatra. Its area is about 100 square kilometers. The lake is surrounded by mountains and hills, which creates a picturesque landscape.

Lake Paisupok is known for its unique natural resources. The water in the lake is very clean and clear, making it an ideal place for swimming and swimming. In addition, the lake is home to many species of fish and other aquatic animals.

Lake Paisupok is also known for its cultural and historical attractions. In the surrounding area of ​​the lake, you can find many ancient temples and monuments that testify to the rich history of this region.

Lake Paisupok is a popular destination for tourists. Here you can enjoy various outdoor activities such as swimming, fishing, hiking and more. In addition, there are various hotels and guesthouses around the lake where you can stay overnight.

Overall, Lake Paisupok is a great place for those who want to enjoy the beauty of nature and learn more about the culture and history of Indonesia.

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