Kaget Island is one of the attractions are located in forest areas in Barito Kuala regency. This island is located in a delta Barito near the mouth of the river. This island is the habitat for the monkeys Large-nosed length or by the locals called the Apes Dutch / Proboscis (Nasalis larvatus) because the length of his nose, his face red and bloated stomach. In this place too live several species of birds. Since 1976, the island covering an area of 85 ha is designated as a nature reserve by decree.
On 1990, the South Kalimantan provincial government set the Proboscis as animals or animal mascot provincial identities based on SK Provincial Governor of South Kalimantan No. 29, dated 16 January 1990 and received approval from the regional House of Borneo South stated in the approval of Parliament No.. 162/112/DPRD, dated March 28, 1990.
With maketh proboscis monkey as the mascot of South Kalimantan region, then kaget Island as habitat islands have strategic value either Proboscis as a symbol of the region as well as tourist attractions. Therefore be habitat of protected animals and became a symbol of the region, the
Shocked Island Nature Reserve to be one natural tourist destination not only from the South and other regions in Indonesia but also foreign countries.
Unfortunately, illegal logging and environmental pollution caused conditions nature of the island is quite critical. One type of tree condition the more critical is the tree Rambai Rice (Sonneratia caseolaris) which is a source of food for the proboscis monkey, thus causing the number of these animals are getting less.
On 1990, the South Kalimantan provincial government set the Proboscis as animals or animal mascot provincial identities based on SK Provincial Governor of South Kalimantan No. 29, dated 16 January 1990 and received approval from the regional House of Borneo South stated in the approval of Parliament No.. 162/112/DPRD, dated March 28, 1990.
With maketh proboscis monkey as the mascot of South Kalimantan region, then kaget Island as habitat islands have strategic value either Proboscis as a symbol of the region as well as tourist attractions. Therefore be habitat of protected animals and became a symbol of the region, the
Shocked Island Nature Reserve to be one natural tourist destination not only from the South and other regions in Indonesia but also foreign countries.
Unfortunately, illegal logging and environmental pollution caused conditions nature of the island is quite critical. One type of tree condition the more critical is the tree Rambai Rice (Sonneratia caseolaris) which is a source of food for the proboscis monkey, thus causing the number of these animals are getting less.
Feature
Visit to this place, visitors will find protected animals, Proboscis. The protection of these animals can be seen in the regulation legislation, namely: No Wild Animals Protection Ordinance. 266
1931, Law no. 5 of 1990, the Minister of Forestry Decree No. 301/Kpts-II/1991, Minister of Forestry Decree No. 882/Kpts-II/1992, and PP. 7 of 1999. Internationally, the species is considered vulnerable in the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources) Red Data Book and incorporated into Appendix I of CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna).
Visitor who enters the area of this island, especially the first visit times, be surprised or would embrace his friend when the suddenly heard a voice from the grove of trees "nguuuk .... nguuuuk, nguuuuuuk ...." of monkeys by the hundreds. This shock will shoked. The visitors will always be remembered in the island of Proboscis Shocked. In addition, visitors will also be more fascinated watching agility famous animals are shy and only Borneo island is jumping for joy from one tree to the other.
Location
Kaget Island District includes administrative areas Tabunganen, Barito Kuala, South Kalimantan.
Access
From the city of Banjarmasin, visitors can use the speed boat takes about 15 minutes or about 1.5 hours using kelotok.
Visit to this place, visitors will find protected animals, Proboscis. The protection of these animals can be seen in the regulation legislation, namely: No Wild Animals Protection Ordinance. 266
1931, Law no. 5 of 1990, the Minister of Forestry Decree No. 301/Kpts-II/1991, Minister of Forestry Decree No. 882/Kpts-II/1992, and PP. 7 of 1999. Internationally, the species is considered vulnerable in the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources) Red Data Book and incorporated into Appendix I of CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna).
Visitor who enters the area of this island, especially the first visit times, be surprised or would embrace his friend when the suddenly heard a voice from the grove of trees "nguuuk .... nguuuuk, nguuuuuuk ...." of monkeys by the hundreds. This shock will shoked. The visitors will always be remembered in the island of Proboscis Shocked. In addition, visitors will also be more fascinated watching agility famous animals are shy and only Borneo island is jumping for joy from one tree to the other.
Location
Kaget Island District includes administrative areas Tabunganen, Barito Kuala, South Kalimantan.
Access
From the city of Banjarmasin, visitors can use the speed boat takes about 15 minutes or about 1.5 hours using kelotok.
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