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Gunung Leuser National Park

구눙 르우제르 국립공원

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Contents

4 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Orientation

    We have now crossed the invisible threshold into the heart of the Gunung Leuser National Park. This immense protected area is the cornerstone of the Leuser Ecosystem, an unparalleled expanse of tropical rainforest that stretches…

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  2. 2The Great Apes of Sumatra

    Our primary objective on this expedition is the observation of the Sumatran orangutan, known to science as Pongo abelii. The name orangutan derives from the Malay words orang, meaning person, and hutan, meaning forest. …

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  3. 3Avian and Primate Diversity

    While the orangutan often commands the spotlight, the Gunung Leuser National Park is a thriving metropolis for an astonishing variety of other primate and avian species. As we traverse the ridges, our auditory senses are…

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  4. 4Closing

    As we pause to hydrate and absorb the overwhelming sensory input of the Gunung Leuser National Park, it is vital to contextualize what we have witnessed. This is not merely a collection of trees and animals; it is a highly…

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What is Gunung Leuser National Park?

Gunung Leuser National Park is a place with 4 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
TypeActivity
Story sections4
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates3.5435, 98.1335
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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