Pungky Nanda Pratama

Introducing us to the amazing wildlife of Indonesia!  

I'm from Indonesia. I’ve loved nature and wildlife since I was a kid. I currently hold a bachelor's degree in Aquaculture at Diponegoro University, Indonesia. I really enjoy my life now as a nature and wildlife volunteer and wildlife photographer. I also do some activities in small reasearch in the conservation project surrounding Indonesia, which are my favourite activities. I have been involved with a Sea Turtle Conservation Project, Mangrove Conservation Project and Animals Protection since I was a student. I even worked with The Centre for Orangutan Protection in early 2015 in East Borneo and made a new rehabilitation centre. The small amount of researching I've done have been the best experiences I’ve ever had. .

Javan Flying Lizard (Draco volans)

It wasn't exactly just discovered, but the Draco Volans, a tiny lizard that looks stunningly like a dragon, has been discovered in Indonesia. It is a member of the genus of gliding lizards. It can spread out folds of skin attached to its movable ribs to form "wings" that it uses to glide from tree to tree over distances upwards of 8 metres (26 ft); however, like all modern reptiles, it lacks the ability to sustain powered flight, and is capable only of gliding.

Geosesarma -Fresh Water Terrestrial Land Crabs

Geosesarma - One of beutiful genus of freswater and terrestrial crabs native to Java Island. A vampire crab of the species Geosesarma living near small pond inside the rainorest. some people thought is the most beautiful crabs in Java that have colorful body and wonderful bright-yellow eyes contrasting sharply.

Red Tail Pipe Snake (Cylindrophis ruffus)

The red-tailed pipe snake, red cylinder snake, or common pipe snake, Cylindrophis ruffus is a snake species found in Southeast Asia. It's a non-venomous snake. Adults can grow to 39 in (1 m) in length. The thick cylindrical body is what gives it the name “pipe snake”, though it will flatten its body when engaging in its defensive display. It's head is small and unmarked with very small eyes that are difficult to find.Their habitat are humid lowland areas, including forests, swamps, rice paddies, and other agricultural land with moist soft ground where it can dig. Usually found in or near water. They can tolerate brackish water. They spend the day inside vegetation or under cover, coming out at night to hunt.This snake exhibits an unusual defensive display when threatened, hiding its head while lifting its red tail above its body and flattening it in a manner reminiscent of a cobra’s head. Some sources state that this display appears to mimic that of southeast Asian coral snakes (family Calliophis), while others note the similarities to the cobra.

Black-rayed Softshell Turtle (Amyda cartilaginea)

is a species of soft shell turtle in the Trionichidae family widespread from Eastern India to Java. This guy spends much of its time buried in the muddy or sandy bottom of its aquatic habitat. Feeds on fish, amphibians, crustaceans, aquatic insects and other Invertebrates inhabiting the water , but it also scavenges on land, where it will consume fruits and seeds.

Javan Humphead Lizard (Gonocephalus chamaeleontinus)

This species lives in a humid tropical forest in highland region, in the forests of Java and known in Malay peninsular. It is a species of around 22–25 cm (8.7–9.8 in), and quite territorial. The lifestyle is close to that of the Chameleons. The females are green, with the males bluer, with yellow touches. Gonocephalus chamaeleontinus is the most beautiful forest lizard in Java.

Giant Firefly Larva (Lamprigera spp.)

It is a polyphagous insect, feeding on many kinds of food and live in the highland forest floor of East Java Mountain. Females are very large body insects and completely larviform. The peculiar flattened body, enlarged thorax, slim towards the abdominal end, 6-10 cm lin length. Because of the larviform and bearing lateral abdominal processes the females may call trilobite-like larvae. It is a polyphagous insect, feeding on many kinds of food.

Papilio demoleus Butterfly

Papilio demoleus -There are about 60 species of Papilio in the Asia region, and Papilio demoleus is one of species can be found in Java region.The butterfly is tailless and has a wingspan 80–100 mm

Javan Lutung (Trachypithecus auratus)

is an Old world Monkey from the Colobinae subfamily. It is most commonly glossy black with a brownish tinge to its legs, sides, and sideburn. It is found on and endemic to the island of Java. The Javan lutung are social animals, living in groups of around seven individuals, with one or two adult males in the group. There are two sub species of Javan Lutung:Eastern Javan lutung or spangled ebony lutung, Trachypithecus auratus auratusWestern Javan lutung, Trachypithecus auratus mauritius

Amorphophallus muelleri

This is a perennial tuberous plant in the family Araceae native to Sumatra and Java. Some specimen have coral pink color with brightly white spots or less. This species is a terrestrial plant and had dorman phase when the dry season come in.

 Cymbidium aloifolium

C. aloifolium is a epiphytic orchid grows on tree trunk in the lowland or highland forest in Sumatra and Java. This orchids can reach 1 meter tall and fragrant for floral typicality.

Medinilla speciosa

Medinnila specioca is native to Indonesia, this species is typical of the mountain forests and prefers shaded areas and moist soils. It is a parrenial epiphytic plant, evergreeen shrub has woody branched stems and opposite leathery green leaves and edible fruit.

Geosesarma
One of beutiful genus of freswater and terrestrial crabs native to Java Island. A vampire crab of the species Geosesarma living near small pond inside the rainorest. some people thought is the most beautiful crabs in Java that have colorful body and wonderful bright-yellow eyes contrasting sharply.

Amazing Species around the planet

On every continent lives breathtakingly beautiful wildlife species. Many of which need our help. As the human population grows well beyond 7 billion so does our increasing demand on natural resources. This threatens the health of the entire world. By ensuring we pay close attention to the health of wildlife we are also ensuring the health of the planet we all share. What happens to wildlife will also happen to all of us, because we share the world together

We can all learn from a Nature Walk

By keeping our families closely connected to nature, we help build a better tomorrow. Now that is something we can all accomplish. By sharing the images of the amazing species we see on our own Nature Walk, we are literally becoming a world wide "voice" for wildlife!!!