Kamis, 22 September 2011

orang hutan

The latest arrival at International Animal Rescue's orangutan rescue centre in Ketapang is a baby called Pedro. In contrast to baby Ujang who arrived only days ago, the latest addition to the Ketapang family is in good physical condition and very calm and relaxed.

The orangutan had been kept by villagers in Kapuas Hulu but was handed over to members of WWF who took him to the BKSDA¹ Putu Sibau. IAR's team in Indonesia received news about Pedro on 29 July when they were told that the baby would be sent to Pontianak and then be transported from there to Ketapang. Pedro arrived at Ketapang airport at 4.15 on the afternoon of 1 August.

The BKSDA Ketapang received the baby orangutan at the airport before handing him over to members of International Animal Rescue's team. Vet Dr Anita immediately checked his condition and found him to be very relaxed and calm, in spite of the journey he had undergone and his unfamiliar surroundings. The head of section of the BKSDA carried out the official transfer of the orangutan into IAR's care and Pedro was then taken to IAR's centre to begin his rehabilitation.

Karmele Llano Sanchez, Veterinary Director of International Animal Rescue Indonesia, said: "We are happy to see that this young baby is at least healthy, in spite of the fact that he has clearly lost his mother and his home. We are doing all we can to help these orangutans, but the long term solution lies in effective law enforcement and an end to the destruction of the orangutans' home. Killing or keeping an orangutan is a punishable offence, but offenders are rarely charged or punished - hence the fact that our centre is caring for a rapidly increasing number of victims of these crimes."

Kamis, 15 September 2011

about long sand

Pasir Panjang Coast was in the Tujuh Belas Subdistrict, south of Singkawang City, West Kalimantan Province, Indonesia. This coast became one of the mainstay tourist attractions in Kalimantan Island. This coast was named Pasir Panjang Coast because of the coast that stretched long. Pasir Panjang Coast had two different parts, the rocky part coast and the sand part coast. That made this coast become unique. The clean and wide sand carpet made this coast comfortable was used to sunbathe and play sport. Like the sand, Pasir Panjang Coast had clear water.So as tourists could swim, surfing, dove and provoked the fish in this coast.

From the coastal lip that appeared to the Natuna Sea, tourists could also enjoy blue sea scenery while considering the Kabung Island, Randayan Island and the Lemukutan Island that were seen as vague in the distance. If want to visiting those islands, tourists could lease speedboat or small boats that available in this Pasir Panjang Coast. Around this coast was also gotten a red colored small river that increased the beauty of Pasir Panjang Coast’s nature. Scenery was increasingly picturesque in the afternoon when the sun will set over the islands around the Pasir Panjang Coast.

Apart from being gotten the center of tourism information, Pasir Panjang Coast was also supplemented with gokart means, the leasing of the sea transport, tour huts, shelters, the swimming pool, various hotel kinds and shops souvenir.

To visit to the Pasir Panjang Coast, from Pontianak City tourists must arrive in Singkawang City that the distance is 142 kilometers. After been in Singkawang City, Pasir Panjang Coast only 17 kilometers again. Tourists could follow it by using the taxi, travel agent or by bus.