Way Kambas National Park
Year of Declaration: | 2015 |
Area (hectares): | 1,256 |
Area and Location: |
Located on the area of East Lampung and Central Lampung Regency
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Description: |
Way Kambas National Park has high genetic biodiversity and species biodiversity. It is critically important habitat for many endangered animals such as Sumatran elephant, Sumatran tiger and Sumatran rhino.
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Habitat Types: |
Way Kambas National Park has high genetic biodiversity and species biodiversity. Some types of vegetation in Way Kambas National Park are: Coastal forest, Mangrove forest, Lowland forest, Riparian forest, and Dipterocarp / lowland forest.
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Unique Flora: |
Way Kambas National Park has rich biodiversity in plant, which are the following:
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Unique Fauna: |
Way Kambas is home to the big five mammals (Sumatran Elephant, Sumatran Rhino, Sumatran Tiger, Honey Bear, and Tapir)
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Ecotourism Destination and Activities: |
Way Kambas National Park is a place for research and recreation. Places that can be used for education, ecotourism and reseach are: Way kanan, Kuala kambas, Elephant Conservation Center and Sumatran Rhino Sanctuary.
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Biological Richness: | • 50 species of mammals which 36 species of them are protected • 6 species of primates • 406 species of aves • 15 species of mammals and 20 species of birds are endemic species of Way Kambas National Park |