3 Rare Animals That Can be Found in Indonesia

Dear fellow traveler, these are 3 rare animals that can be found in Indonesia and you probably didn't know that they exist. Go check it out! ;)

1. Orchid Mantis 

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As we can see, the shape is very beautiful, a combination of pink and white, it resembles orchid flowers. This creature was originally from Sumatra but also found in Malaysia. Orchid mantis is only 3 cm long, half of the female which is 6 cm. Main meals of Orchid Mantis are flies and other insects. Unfortunately this creature is getting hard to find because of its small size and its existence that become rare. Collectors likes to collect this type of locust because its beautiful. 

2. Wondiwoi Tree Kangaroo 

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Wondiwoi tree kangaroos are endemic animal that found only on the Papua Island. This kangaroo habitat is estimated in mountainous forest area with an altitude of about 1600 mdpl. These animal do a lot of activities on the tree. It favorite foods are leaves and fruit, but they also eat seeds, flowers, sap, birds, and eggs. This Kangaroo is rare and endangered. Their exact population is never known.

3. Jalak Bali

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As the name implies, this rare bird only lives in Bali. Jalak Bali is one of Indonesia's endemic bird species, which has elegant white feathers, and its beautiful chirping sounds. The size of this bird is about 25 cm long. This bird is protected in captivity of Nusa Penida and West Bali National Park. Male and female Jalak Bali have the same chirping ability. Sometimes they also nod their head along with its long crest.