Scientists have found something amazing deep in the thick rainforests of Papua’s remote Bird’s Head Peninsula. There, a thick canopy blocks out most of the sunlight, and rivers carve quiet …
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Papua Protects 59 Critical Bird Habitats to Safeguard One of the World’s Richest Ecosystems
by Senamanby SenamanThe sound of the landscape waking up comes when the first light of day spreads across the forests of Papua. Birds call to each other from tree to tree, over …
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Indonesian Authorities Foil Smuggling of 114 Endemic Papua Wildlife
by Senamanby SenamanOn February 11, 2026, a routine docking at Ahmad Yani Port in Ternate, North Maluku, led to a big step forward in protecting wildlife. Conservation officers and uniformed officers stood …
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How Cassowaries, Cenderawasih, and Crowned Pigeons Keep Papua’s Rainforest Ecosystem Healthy
by Senamanby SenamanEvery day, a quiet drama plays out in the middle of Papua’s huge tropical forests. It is a drama without excitement or crowds, but it will change the future of …
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Keeping the Forest Alive: How Sustainable Production Forests in Papua Are Protecting Cassowaries and Pig-Nosed Turtles
by Senamanby SenamanIn the early morning, when the mist is still low over the forest floor in Papua, you can sometimes hear footsteps under the tall trees. These are not human footsteps; …
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Endemic Wildlife of Papua: A Journalistic Examination of Species on the Brink of Extinction
by Senamanby SenamanPapua, the easternmost region of Indonesia, is renowned for its rich biodiversity and unique ecosystems. Home to a myriad of endemic species, many of which are found nowhere else on …
