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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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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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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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Debris From China’s Uncontrolled Rocket Crashed Near Populated Areas

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Reports of fallen space junk are pouring in from parts of Indonesia and Malaysia, suggesting debris from China’s out-of-control rocket reached land—including areas perilously close to homes. Read more.

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12 Indonesian Horror Movies to Feed Your New Obsession

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but it’s films from Indonesia that have been giving us the most wonderfully potent nightmares. There’s no shortage of American horror, but venturing into the genre’s international waters is always recommended. We’ve found recent favorites from Scandinavia , Asia , Ireland , Brazil , and Australia by way of Serbia. 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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