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Two Critically Endangered Javan Rhino Babies Spotted in Indonesia

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Conservationists in Indonesia are celebrating the birth of two Javan rhinos—a species listed as critically endangered and one of the rarest large mammals on Earth. Read more.

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WWF Partners With Oculus On VR Nature Documentary Series Shot In Cinematic 5.7k

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Narrated by Emmy Award winning actress Anna Friel, the three-part series guides users through the savannahs of Kenya in East Africa, the jungles of Borneo in Malaysia, and the vibrant coral reefs of Raja Ampat in Indonesia.

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Futuristic AR eSports Tournament Coming To USA

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The HADO eSports tournament first launched in 2016 exclusively in Japanese theme parks and malls, but has since managed to expand into countries including Malaysia, Indonesia and Vietnam. 2017 saw its second official international tournament as 12 teams from three different countries gathered together to duke it out.

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Anouschka – an XR Experience Inspired by the Black Girl Magic Ethos – Goes Into Production

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So far, Shogaolu’s work has been featured at Tribeca Film Festival, Museum of Modern Art in New York, and National Gallery of Indonesia. Innovator and recipient of several awards, Shogaolu is the founder and creative director of Ado Ato Pictures, the company producing Anouschka. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Grantee.

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Nothing Could Possibly Go Wrong With Indonesia's Plan for 'Jurassic Park' on Island Filled with Komodo Dragons

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Who wants their next vacation to be on an island filled with large, carnivorous reptiles? Raise of hands? Well, hand-raisers, whoever you are, have I got the opportunity for you. Read more.

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'Eco-Friendly' Fabric Is Destroying the Rainforest

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But a new investigation shows that one of its most popular purveyors is contributing to deforestation in Indonesia. Viscose rayon is often billed as a more sustainable fabric. Read more.

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These Monkeys Understand Economics and Intentionally Steal High-Ticket Items to Barter for Better Food, Study Finds

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Some of you all may be familiar with the crime ring of long-tailed macaque monkeys that reside around the Uluwatu Temple in Bali, Indonesia, who were thrust into infamy a few years ago for stealing from tourists and holding the ransom until they were paid in food. As if that visual weren’t mind-blowing enough, a new… Read more.

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