Sabtu, 01 Maret 2014

red cat HIS JUST IN in Kalimantan

By admin November 20, 2013 General




Red Cat is also known as Cat Kalimantan or Borneo Cat . In English known as Borneo Bay Cat , Bay Cat , Bornean Bay Cat , Bornean Marbled Cat and . Meanwhile, in Latin called the Pardofelis badia , which is synonymous with Catopuma and Felis badia badia . This cat is a species endemic to the island of Borneo .

As quoted from apakabardunia.com , Red Cat is a close relative and is still a common ancestor with the Golden Cats ( Asian Golden Cat ) are numerous in Sumatra , and some Southeast Asian countries . It is estimated that the cat is endemic to Borneo has been there since 4 million years ago when the island of Borneo are still united with the mainland of Asia .



The characteristics and Behavior . Red Cat ( Borneo Bay Cat ) had feathers reddish brown although there are variants grayish . The lower part of the body of Borneo Cat paler than the top . There is a red line on a rather young tanned forehead and cheeks . This rare cat ears are black or dark brown , and white stripes on the tail tip of the tail with black spots .

Red cat with an elongated slender body has a length of about 55 cm with a tail length ranges from 35 cm . Red Cat ( Borneo Bay Cat ) has a body weight of between 2.3 -4.5 kg .

Not much can be extracted about cat behavior endemic to Borneo 's rare . Red Cat ( Pardofelis badia ) including nocturnal animals that many activities at night to hunt birds , mice , and monkeys . In addition to a hunter , Red Cat ( Catopuma badia ) also eat the carcasses of animals found in the forest .

Red Cat ( Borneo Bay Cat ) reach adulthood and sexual maturity between the ages of 18-24 months . The cat is endemic to Borneo during pregnancy have about 70-75 days to give birth to 1-3 cubs in a single pregnancy .

The population of this rare cat until now not known with certainty . Because of the 2002 Cats Red ( Borneo Bay Cat ) are categorized in the conservation status of " endangered" ( Endangered ) by IUCN Redlist . And also included in Appendix II of CITES . In Indonesia and Malaysia , Red Cats , including protected animals from extinction .

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More recently , reported by the National Monitor , eneliti team from the Zoological Society of London , England , managed to take pictures of rare animals or Pardofelis badia red cat in the jungle of Borneo , Indonesia .

Wearn and his team of researchers were surprised by the hidden camera catches were placed in one of four areas of forest in Kalimantan forests are confirmed as habitat of the red cat .

The research team saw many red cat in forest areas that have been cut down massively .

" The results of our hidden camera shots to be strong evidence that red cats can survive in forests that have been harvested for commercial purposes . They must be saved , " Wearn lid .

by : http://terselubung.in/umum/kucing-berwarna-merah-ini-hanya-ada-di-kalimantan.html

Selasa, 29 Oktober 2013

Pictures Old of Central Kalimantan (13) : Kasongan-katingan

Pictures Old of Central Kalimantan (13) : Kasongan-katingan

Any pictures that important relic (Age Netherlands - 1990) then located in Central Kalimantan.

Let more neat old photographs classified according to their respective regions (alphabetical order).

Kasongan-katingan : by albert alang Foto-foto Kalteng jaman dulu.


'Kawok-Toegal'(Tumbang  Lahang) 1937





Mission school in Kasongan (Borneo) 1924





Sandong in Tewang-Rangkang (Katingan) 1924



Taking a rest between Kasongan and Sampit on the little River Hampalit 1925



Tumbang Samba 1924,



Tumbang Samba 1924,

Pictures Old of Central Kalimantan (11) : Kotawaringin Barat

Pictures Old of Central Kalimantan (11) : Kotawaringin Barat

Any pictures that important relic (Age Netherlands - 1990) then located in Central Kalimantan.

Let more neat old photographs classified according to their respective regions (alphabetical order).

Kotawaringin Barat : by albert alang Foto-foto Kalteng jaman dulu.


Local legislators (DPRD) GR first Western Kotawaringin



Een groep Dajaks in feestkleding te Pangkalanboeoen, Beneden Doesoenlanden, Borneo : A group of Dayaks in costume Pangkalanboeoen, Downstairs Doesoenlanden, Borneo. NOT IN THE KNOW year


The first school (SMP) building in West Kotawaringin



PalaceLawang Agung Bukit Indra Kencana or more popularly known as the Yellow Palace in Pangkalan Bun



Office of the First Air Force  (AURI) in West Kotawaringin



first Office of the District Military Command (KODIM) West Kotawaringin 



First POLRES office in West Kotawaringin



Government Kotawaringin kingdom when Prince Kasuma Anom AlamSYAH (1939-1948)



Kotawaringin royal coronation as Prince Kasuma Anom Alam (1939-1948)


Prince Kasuma Anom Alam out of the car


The bigroof over the sultans graves in KotaWaringin, 1928


The holy canon of Kota-Waringin village (This place is called Kerbau Tidur) the sleeping bull, 1928



The Karamat of Kiai Gadai in KotaWaringin village, 1935



The royal palace in Kotawaringin, 1928


The Kraton in Kota Waringin in which the Sultans used to live, 1928


The old mosque in Kotawaringin village, which was built by Kiai Gadai. Foto 1928


The old mosque in Kotawaringin village which wasbuilt by Kiai Gadai, 1928











Senin, 28 Oktober 2013

Pictures Old of Central Kalimantan (10) : Sukamara

Pictures Old of Central Kalimantan (10) : Sukamara

Any pictures that important relic (Age Netherlands - 1990) then located in Central Kalimantan.

Let more neat old photographs classified according to their respective regions (alphabetical order).



En route for Sukamara. The carriers in the boat. 1939


here typical Dayaks from Kerta Mulia Kotawaringin 1928


In Sukamara, a dove-cot above the western branch of the Djalui River (Sungai Jelai). 1928

In Sukamara. An islamic wedding. The bridegroom is accompanied on the street by his friends, who surround and protect him - a sign of high honour. 1928



Sukamara mosque in 1928



Sukamara view of the village. 1928



View of Sukamara 1928




Jumat, 11 Oktober 2013

10 Borneo Pygmy Elephants poisoned

Fikri Hidayat | Tuesday, January 29, 2013

mage Credit: WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT SABAH
A baby Bornean pygmy elephant (Elephas maximus borneensis) near mother who died poisoned. Sabah Wildlife Department released photos of Borneo pygmy elephant (Elephas maximus borneensis) Gunung Rara Forest died, 130 kilometers from Tawau, Sabah, on Tuesday (29/01/2013).


KOMPAS.com - Ten Borneo pygmy elephant ( Elephas maximus borneensis ) was found dead endangered and is thought to have been poisoned , Malaysian officials said on Tuesday ( 01/29/2013 ) . They released a poignant photograph shows a baby elephant who sniff and caress its mother .

Sabah Wildlife Department has formed a special task force and the police together WWF organization to investigate the death of the elephants .

mage Credit: WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT SABAH
Sabah Wildlife Department released photos of Borneo pygmy elephant (Elephas maximus borneensis) lying dead in Gunung Rara Forest, 130 kilometers from Tawau, Sabah, Malaysia, on Tuesday (01/29/2013). A total of 10 rare elephants found dead and suspected poisoning.


Sabah Wildlife Department director , Laurentius Ambu said it received a report last Wednesday about the death of the pygmy elephants in the forests of Mount Rara , 130 kilometers from Tawau , Sabah .

" Earlier this year , two of eight elephants that have been rotting carcasses found near settlements . We believe that all of this elephant -related deaths , " he said in an official statement .

Sen Nathan , a senior veterinary department , the animals died of suspected poisoning after finding severe ulceration and bleeding in the digestive tract .

" It's really incredibly sad to see all the elephants die , especially one with a dead female baby was three months old are still alive while trying to wake her mother , " he said .

State Environment Minister , Masidi Manjun , vowed to take stern action if the animals are intentionally poisoned . " I will personally ensure that the perpetrators will be brought to justice and pay for their crimes , " he said .
Image Credit: The Golden Chersonese and the way thither / New York: GP Putn
Browsing around the Borneo jungle in 1883. Isabella L. Bird and two natives up the elephant in the swamp area, Perak, Malaysia.



The activists warn that pygmy elephants are very quickly losing natural habitat due to deforestation , forest conversion to plantations and large -scale human encroachment on Borneo , a vast island owned by Malaysia , Indonesia and Brunei .

Was assigned the status of endangered species and threatened species is very risky ( endangered ) . Its population is only 1,500 head and now only live in the north of the island of Borneo .

Organization WWF says elephants are genetically different from other Asian elephants . DNA evidence proves these elephants were isolated about 300,000 years ago from their cousins ​​on mainland Asia and Sumatra . Over time , they became smaller with relatively larger ears , longer tails and straight tusks . Currently, the Borneo pygmy elephant is the smallest Asian elephant . AFP

source : http://foto.kompas.com/photo/detail/2013/01/29/6678916531491359392442/10-gajah-kerdil-borneo-mati-diracun