We found a new type of Thismia plant in the Sitandiang forest

We found a new type of Thismia plant in the Sitandiang forest

Discover the hidden wonders of North Sumatra’s tropical forest through a unique ecotourism experience to observe the rare Thismia plant. What is Thismia? Thismia is a unique and rare genus of plants in the Burmanniaceae family. Known for its unusual characteristics, Thismia plants lack chlorophyll and do not perform photosynthesis like most green plants. Instead, […]

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Discover Sitandiang Forest: The Hidden Sanctuary of the Tapanuli Orangutan

Discover Sitandiang Forest: The Hidden Sanctuary of the Tapanuli Orangutan

Tucked away in the highlands of South Tapanuli, North Sumatra, Indonesia, Sitandiang Forest is a pristine tropical rainforest teeming with biodiversity. Located in Dusun Sitandiang, Bulu Mario Village, within Sipirok District, this forest lies within the broader Batang Toru Ecosystem—one of the last remaining habitats of the critically endangered Tapanuli orangutan (Pongo tapanuliensis). First identified […]

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