List of Indonesian animal emblems
List of Indonesian animal emblems Indonesian animal emblems are Indonesian endemic fauna that gain the status as national animal symbol that represent Indonesia and describe Indonesian biodiversity. Today there are three animals that gained the status as Indonesian animal emblems: Komodo Dragon, Javan Hawk-eagle and Asian Arowana. Next to national animal symbols, there are also more specific provincial animals emblems that represent each respective provinces of Indonesia. Komodo is an Indonesian endemic animal found only in Komodo, Padar and Rinca island within Komodo National Park. The surviving largest lizard on earth is easily recognized as Indonesian national animal. Komodo also become the emblem of East Nusa Tenggara province. Elang Jawa or Javan Hawk-eagle an endangered raptor endemic to the mountainous forest regions of Java. The Javan Hawk-eagle was chosen because its resemblance to the Garuda Pancasila, the most obvious physical traits is the prominent crest crowning its hea...