Tanjung Putting National Park

Tanjung Putting National Park formerly known as Tanjung Putting Wildlife Reserve. Tanjung Putting Wildlife Reserve established by the Dutch East Indies colonial government in the year 1936/1937 covering an area of ??305,000 hectares. Pada12 May 1984, Minister of Forestry set as Tanjung Putting National Park and the extent increased to 415 040 hectares. Tanjung Putting National Park was created to protect orang-utans (Pongo pygmaeus) and bekanran (Nasalis larvatus). Precisely, Tanjung Putting National Park is located in southwestern semananjung South Kalimantan Province.

Tanjung Putting National Park is located in the District Kumai, Kotawaringin West, and in the District of Hanau, Lake Sembuluh, and Seruyan Downstream, Seruyan Regency, Central Kalimantan Province. Tanjung Putting National Park area is inhabited by plants as follows meranti (Shorea sp.), Ramin (Gonystylus bancanus), jelutung (Dyera costulata), aloes, wood street, keruing (Dipterocarpus sp), ironwood (Eusideroxylon zwageri), tengkawang (Dracomentelas sp.), Lithocarpus, Castonopsis, Schiima, Hopea, Licuala, Vatica, Casuarina, Astonia, Imperata cylindrica, Crinum sp., Sonneratia, Rhizophora, Barringtonia, Nipah (Nypa fruticans), Podocarpus, and Scaevola. Plants that inhabit the lower layers of the forest consists of the types of rattan and tree saplings.

Protected rare wildlife species in the forests of Tanjung Putting National Park, among others, orangutans (Pongo Satyrus), proboscis monkey (Nasalis larvatus), red monkey (Presbytis rubicunda rubida), bears (Helarctos malayanus euryspilus), deer (Tragulus klossi javanicus), clouded leopard (Neofelis nebulosa), and cats (Prionailurus borneoensis bengalensis). Several types of reptiles such as crocodiles sinyong chopsticks (Tomistoma Schlegel), estuarine crocodile (Crocodilus porosus), and bidawang (Trionyx cartilagenous) are also found in Tanjung Putting National Park is. In addition there are over 200 species of birds that live in this region. One is Sindang lawe (Ciconia stormii) which included 20 of the world's rarest bird species.

Orangutans are an icon of Tanjung Putting National Park is. Borneo Orangutan has a characteristic reddish fur that is dark and has no tail. Corresponding growth of age, adult male orangutans develop cheek pads to form. The older, bigger cheek pads so impressed his face grim. Tanjung Putting National Park was designated as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 1977 and is the Sister Park with Malaysia.

This National Park has several ecosystem types, namely lowland tropical forest, dry forest land (heath forest), freshwater swamp forests, peat swamp forests, mangrove forests or mangroves, coastal forests and secondary forests. Tanjung Putting National Park is the first location in Indonesia as an orangutan rehabilitation center. There are three locations for rehabilitation of orangutans at the Cape of Good Hope, Tanggui Cottage, and Camp Leakey.

Cape of Good Hope is the first station in the rehabilitation process of orangutans. This location is located in secondary forest and swamp forest that is equipped with a guest house, information center, and dirt roads. Tanggui cottage used to observe the orangutans. Orangutans have been observed in a closed and avoided contact with humans. Camp Leakey was established in 1971 and located in primary forest which is home of some semi-wild orangutans to the wild and from the newborn to age three years (old king). Natai Galangal is a research station proboscis monkeys and other wildlife observation through the river. Reed River and Lake Birds used in animal observation of birds, especially migratory birds.

Camp Cottage bounce is a study site. Location Camp Cottage bounce estuary located between the Post and Camp Leakey Ali. Camp Cottage bounce was founded by the Orangutan Foundation International, a foundation of the United Kingdom in 2003. Camp was then renovated again in 2005.

For locations mecapai Tanjung Putting National Park, you can depart from Jakarta or Semarang using ships or aircraft to Pangkalan Bun. From Base Bun, you can use ground vehicles to the District Kumai by traveling about 20 minutes (8 kilometers). Furthermore, from Kumai to the Cape of Good Hope, you are using klotok for 1.5 to 2 hours. If you want to direct to Natai Galangal, you need 4-5 hours time. If you want more quickly, you can use a fast boat from Kumai to the Cape of Good Hope is only 0.5 to 1 hour, from Kumai - Camp Leakey for 1.5 to 2 hours, and from Kumai to Natai Galangal for 1.5 to 2 hours.

If you walk into Tnajung Putting National Park in May, you can enjoy the cultural attractions outside the park. In May Traditional Rowing Competition held in Pangkalan Bun. The best season to visit Tanjung Putting National Park is between June to September. If you have the opportunity to Borneo streets in those months, do not forget to stop in Tanjung Putting National Park.