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The park area starts at an
altitude of 0m in Kluet and reaches up to
3.404m to the peak of Gunung Leuser, which
gave the area its name.
Pristine and untouched rainforests are hosts
to an immense biodiversity of more than 170
mammals, 320 birds and 190 reptiles and amphibians.
7 mayor river systems are floating from the
heart of the Leuser Eco System to the east
and west coast of Sumatra.
Sveral volcanoes are bedded within the Bukit
Barisan mountains.
Among the 10.000 plant species recorded in
the West Indo Malayan Region, appr 45% can
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Several eco systems can be
found within the parks borders: beach forest,
swamp areas, lowland rainforest, alpine areas
and mountain forest.
Our guides know very well, where to find the
different species. But since we are trekking
in pure nature, it can not be guaranteed,
that any or all kinds of mammals will be seen,
even during a long expedition. You should
be aware, that you trek and move in pristine
wild rainforest, pure nature. It is not like
Serengeti or Krueger National Park. The rainforests
are very dense and progress on ground is difficult
and slow. Especially the Tiger and Leopards
are very shy and rarely to be seen. Views
of primates, maquaqes, Birds, Reptiles, insects
are frequently. Maquaqes (Thomas
Leaf Monkey) are permanent guests near
our lodge, which is situated under huge rainforest
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| Mammals |
| Sumatran Tiger
and Rhino, Orang-Utan, Elephant,
clouded Leopard are the most spectaculous
species, living in these pristine
rainforests. Other primates like
Siamang, Gibbon and several species
of Maquaqes are very common all
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| Birds |
Especially along
the Alas river there is big variety
of birds, such as many kinds of
Hornbills, Pheasants, Parrots,
Eagles, Kingfishers, Bee-eaters.
Nevertheless there are also many
kinds of birds in the jungle,
but due to very dense vegetation
it is more difficult to watch
them. To sight birds you need
good ears and sharp eyes and a
pair of binoculars.
Generally you will see birds on
all our trekking and expedition
trips very frequently. |
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| Reptiles and Amphibians |
| Both groups are
highly represented in the Gunung
Leuser Eco System. Among the most
famous are several species of
Pythons, the King-Cobra, Black
Cobra, Krait, tree Snakes, many
species of Frogs, Turtles, Lizards.
Usually snakes are very shy and
flee, whenever they get aware
of human beings. Whenever you
spot snakes, do not disturb them
or do not approach. |
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| Flora |
Gunung Leuser Eco
System is host to an unbelievable
variety of more than 8.000 plant
species. Among them are Giant
Trees, Palms, flowers, Orchids,
Mangrove Trees. Especially Rafflesia
and Amorphophallus are very common
on our tours. We will pass graceful
Bamboos with heights up to 18m,
fruit trees such as Mango, Rambutan,
Banana, Durian, Wild Figs, Citrus.
Our guides will inform you about
plant-life and fruits. |
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