Gunung Leuser National Park
Gunung Leuser National Park Gunung Leuser National Park is one of the two remaining habitats for Sumatran Orangutans. In 1971, Herman Rijksen established the Ketambe Research Station, a specially designated research area for the orangutan. Other mammals found in the park are the Sumatran elephant, Sumatran tiger, Sumatran rhinoceros, siamang, mainland serow, sambar deer and leopard cat. After researchers put 28 camera-traps in July 2011, 6 months later the researchers found one male and six females and predicted the population isn't more than 27 Sumatran rhinos which total population predicted is around 200 in Sumatra and Malaysia, a half population of 15 years ago. As mentioned, the 1st signs of reduced water replenishment have already been seen in and around the Leuser Ecosystem. Groundwater reservoirs are rapidly being exhausted and several rivers fall completely dry during part of the year. This has severe consequences for the local community. Both households and industries...