Four Rare Animals from Papua, People Need to Know
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3. Waigeou Cuscus
Kuskus beruang Sulawesi
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The Waigeo cuscus has another name, the Scham-scham cuscus. Not only the name is unique, but the appearance of this animal is also unique. Their fur is dominated by white with the addition of some black patterns, and red eyes.
The length of the Waigeo cuscus ranges from 497 to 560 mm, while the female is around 472 mm and weighs 2.65 kg. Waigeo cuscus is also an animal that is classified as rare and protected.
4. Labi-Labi
Warga secara sukarela menyerahkan seekor bulus atau labi-labi (Amyda cartilaginea) ke Kantor BKSDA (Balai Konservasi Sumber Daya Alam)Banten, di Serang
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Labi-labi is a type of soft-backed turtle (shell). Labi-Labi also has a nose that resembles a pig snout. Labi-labi live in freshwater or brackish water. These animals include omnivorous animals that can eat various types of food, such as fruit, worms, to rats.
Labi-labi eggs are also often taken illegally. So, do not be surprised if this animal is included in the list of endangered animals in the list made by the IUCN and protected species following the Regulation of the Minister of the Environment and the Divinity (LHK) 20 of 2018.
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