Capital

Jakarta (current) / Nusantara (new)

Official Language

Indonesian

Fun Fact

It is one of the most biodiverse countries on the planet, boasting terrestrial biodiversity second only to the Amazon

National Animal

Komodo Dragon

National Bird

Javan Hawk-Eagle

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Animal Laws of Indonesia

The Animal Laws of Indonesia PDF contains the general animal protection laws and related statutes for Indonesia. Uncaged World updates these bi-annually. Always check official sources for the most up-to-date legal status.

Animals of Indonesia

Javan Hawk-Eagle

IUCN Red List: Endangered

The Javan Hawk-Eagle is a rare bird of prey found only in the forests of Indonesia, specifically on the island of Java. Recognized by its striking crest and powerful build, it hunts birds, reptiles, and small mammals in the forest canopy. As one of Indonesia's national symbols, it represents the country's rich biodiversity. Habitat loss and illegal wildlife trade have made the Javan Hawk-Eagle endangered.

Komodo Dragon

IUCN Red List: Endangered

The Komodo Dragon is the world's largest lizard, found only on a few islands in Indonesia. Recognized by its massive size, powerful limbs, and serrated teeth, it is an apex predator that hunts deer, wild pigs, and other animals. Komodo Dragons use a keen sense of smell to locate prey and can deliver a venomous bite. Habitat loss, climate change, and their limited range make conservation efforts essential for their survival.

Babirusa

IUCN Red List: Vulnerable

The Babirusa is a unique wild pig found only on the islands of Indonesia. It is best known for the long, curved tusks of males, which grow upward through the snout and curve back toward the forehead. Babirusas feed on fruits, leaves, roots, and small invertebrates and inhabit tropical forests and swamps. Habitat loss and hunting have made several babirusa species vulnerable or endangered.

Tapanuli Orangutan

IUCN Red List: Critically Endangered

The Tapanuli Orangutan is the rarest great ape in the world, found only in the forests of northern Indonesia on the island of Sumatra. It spends nearly its entire life in the treetops, feeding mainly on fruits, leaves, and insects. Habitat loss and fragmentation have left fewer than a thousand individuals in the wild, making the Tapanuli Orangutan critically endangered.

Wilson's Bird-of-Paradise

IUCN Red List: Near Threatened

Wilson's Bird-of-Paradise is a brilliantly colored bird found only on a few islands in Indonesia. Males are recognized by their vivid red, yellow, blue, and green plumage, bright blue crown, and elaborate courtship dances used to attract females. Feeding mainly on fruit and insects, this remarkable bird also helps disperse seeds throughout its rainforest habitat. Its limited range makes protecting its forests essential for its survival.

Tarsier

IUCN Red List: Vulnerable

The Tarsier is a tiny nocturnal primate found in the forests of Southeast Asia. It is recognized by its enormous eyes, long fingers, and remarkable ability to leap between trees. Unlike most primates, tarsiers are strict carnivores, feeding on insects, spiders, lizards, and small birds. Their excellent night vision and agile movements make them highly effective hunters in the forest canopy.