Menjelajahi Fauna Indonesia

What is meant by Indonesian fauna?

• Indonesian fauna is a type of plant that grows in Indonesia.

• Indonesian fauna is a collection of animals that only exist on the island of Java.

• Indonesian fauna consists of animals that come from abroad and are brought to Indonesia.

• Indonesian fauna is a collection of various types of animals that live in Indonesia.

List three examples of endemic animals from Indonesia!

• Polar bear

• Komodo dragon, Javan rhinoceros, orangutan

• Bengal tiger

• African elephant

Read the following text and explain the habitat of orangutans!

• Orangutans primarily inhabit grasslands in Australia.

• Orangutans live in temperate forests in Europe.

• Orangutans live in tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia, mainly in Indonesia and Malaysia.

• Orangutans are found in deserts in Africa.

Write a brief description about the Komodo!

• Komodo is the largest lizard in the world that lives in Indonesia.

• Komodo is only found in Africa.

• Komodo is a bird that can fly high.

• Komodo is a mammal that lives in the forest.

What is the role of the Sumatran tiger in its ecosystem?

• The Sumatran tiger acts as a top predator that maintains the balance of the ecosystem.

• The Sumatran tiger only lives in zoos.

• The Sumatran tiger is a herbivore that eats plants.

• The Sumatran tiger does not have an important role in the ecosystem.

Identify the species of birds of paradise and their characteristics!

• Canary (Serinus canaria) known for its melodious voice and yellow color.

• Pigeon (Columba livia) with gray feathers and a distinctive sound.

• Owl (Strigiformes) that has large eyes and is active at night.

• Some species of birds of paradise include the Wilson's Bird-of-Paradise (Cicinnurus regius), Lesser Bird-of-Paradise (Paradisaea minor), and Greater Bird-of-Paradise (Paradisaea apoda). Their characteristics include bright-colored feathers, varying body sizes, and interesting mating behaviors.

Why are green turtles important to the marine ecosystem?

• Green turtles cause damage to coral reefs.

• Green turtles do not play a role in the marine ecosystem.

• Green turtles only eat small fish in the sea.

• Green turtles are important to the marine ecosystem because they help maintain the balance of seagrass and algae populations and support nutrient cycles.

Discuss the impact of deforestation on Indonesia's fauna!

• Deforestation only affects flora, not fauna.

• Deforestation increases the population of fauna in Indonesia.

• Deforestation results in habitat loss, population decline of fauna, and changes in ecosystems in Indonesia.

• Deforestation does not affect ecosystems in Indonesia.

What steps can be taken to protect orangutans?

• Reducing the number of orangutans in the wild

• Increasing the capture of orangutans to be kept as pets

• Protecting orangutans by conserving their habitat, enforcing laws, and raising awareness.

• Letting orangutans live in zoos

What is meant by endangered species?

• Species that do not have natural predators.

• Species whose populations are stable and breed well.

• Species that are only found in one geographical location.

• Species whose populations are declining and at risk of extinction.