Articles related to "Sumatra"
Best Guest House in Bukit Lawang
If you're heading to Indonesia to see "jungle people" (a.k.a., orangutans), then stay a while at the number one place for comfort and friendliness on the Bohorok River.
sumatra and orangutans • bukit lawang guest houses • bukit lawang guesthouses • indonesia tourism • see and do in sumatra
If you're heading to Indonesia to see "jungle people" (a.k.a., orangutans), then stay a while at the number one place for comfort and friendliness on the Bohorok River.
sumatra and orangutans • bukit lawang guest houses • bukit lawang guesthouses • indonesia tourism • see and do in sumatra
Add Two to Rare Tiger Population
When the Akron Zoo's pair of Sumatran Tigers produced two cubs in January, they significantly added to the population.
tigers • sumatra • cub • akron • zoo
When the Akron Zoo's pair of Sumatran Tigers produced two cubs in January, they significantly added to the population.
tigers • sumatra • cub • akron • zoo
Cannibals in the South Seas
Cannibalism continued until the early twentieth century in parts of Indonesia. In Sumatra, Malacca and elsewhere, religion, punishment and hunger led people to eat others
cannibalism • indonesia • sumatra • malaysia • vajrayana buddhism
Cannibalism continued until the early twentieth century in parts of Indonesia. In Sumatra, Malacca and elsewhere, religion, punishment and hunger led people to eat others
cannibalism • indonesia • sumatra • malaysia • vajrayana buddhism
Kopi Luwak
There is no coffee more rare and exotic than Kopi Luwak, especially when you consider its price tag: $75.00 for a quarter of a pound.
kopi luwak • exotic coffee • indonesia • sumatra • jamaica blue mountain
There is no coffee more rare and exotic than Kopi Luwak, especially when you consider its price tag: $75.00 for a quarter of a pound.
kopi luwak • exotic coffee • indonesia • sumatra • jamaica blue mountain
Pygmy Kangaroos Are Going Home
A wildlife rehabilitation facility in Java will release 17 young pandemelons, whose parents were rescued from illegal trade, into rainforest on Papua Island.
wildlife trade • dusky pandemelons • miniature kangaroos • papua island • wildlife rehabilitation
A wildlife rehabilitation facility in Java will release 17 young pandemelons, whose parents were rescued from illegal trade, into rainforest on Papua Island.
wildlife trade • dusky pandemelons • miniature kangaroos • papua island • wildlife rehabilitation
Environmental Outlook for the Orangutan Habitat
The orangutan habitat is confined to the rainforests of Borneo and Sumatra. The environmental damage to the habitat could lead to the extinction of the orangutan.
environmental outlook for the orangutan habitat • the orangutan habitat • orangutan facing extinction • rainforest habitat deforestation • rainforests of borneo and sumatra
The orangutan habitat is confined to the rainforests of Borneo and Sumatra. The environmental damage to the habitat could lead to the extinction of the orangutan.
environmental outlook for the orangutan habitat • the orangutan habitat • orangutan facing extinction • rainforest habitat deforestation • rainforests of borneo and sumatra
Indian Ocean Tsunami 2004
The Boxing Day or Asian Tsunami on December 26 2004 affected Indonesia in the east to Africa in the west.
indian ocean tsunami 2004 • world’s worst tsunami disaster since 1883 • boxing day or asian tsunami on december 24 2004 in • earthquake magnitude of 9.3 west coast of sumatra • indian ocean earthquake or the great sumatra-andam
The Boxing Day or Asian Tsunami on December 26 2004 affected Indonesia in the east to Africa in the west.
indian ocean tsunami 2004 • world’s worst tsunami disaster since 1883 • boxing day or asian tsunami on december 24 2004 in • earthquake magnitude of 9.3 west coast of sumatra • indian ocean earthquake or the great sumatra-andam
1883 Eruption of Krakatoa Volcano, Indonesia
A series of volcanic explosions sunk two-thirds of the island of Krakatoa. Giant tsunamis and toxic gases brought mass death and destruction to Indonesia.
krakatoa volcano august 26 1883 indonesia • worlds worst volcanic eruption modern history • volcanic explosions sunk two thirds island krakato • tsunami toxic gases mass death destruction sumatra • verlaten lang ancient krakatoa anak krakatau
A series of volcanic explosions sunk two-thirds of the island of Krakatoa. Giant tsunamis and toxic gases brought mass death and destruction to Indonesia.
krakatoa volcano august 26 1883 indonesia • worlds worst volcanic eruption modern history • volcanic explosions sunk two thirds island krakato • tsunami toxic gases mass death destruction sumatra • verlaten lang ancient krakatoa anak krakatau
The Sumatran Tiger, an Endangered Species
Sumatran tigers live, hunt, eat, sleep, and stay isolated on one Indonesian island. Each year that passes, humans take more of their habitat, and fewer tigers remain.
sumatran tiger endangered species • sumatran tiger endangered • sumatra tiger • sumatran tiger habitat • why are sumatran tigers endangered
Sumatran tigers live, hunt, eat, sleep, and stay isolated on one Indonesian island. Each year that passes, humans take more of their habitat, and fewer tigers remain.
sumatran tiger endangered species • sumatran tiger endangered • sumatra tiger • sumatran tiger habitat • why are sumatran tigers endangered
Book Review of Krakatoa, The Day the World Exploded August 27, 1883
A review of the book by Simon Winchester.
geology • geophysics • earth • science • earth science
A review of the book by Simon Winchester.
geology • geophysics • earth • science • earth science
A Trishaw in Malacca, Malaysia
The best way to see Malacca (Melaka) is with a driver/guide in a multi-decorated trishaw. Relax in a multi-decorated conveyance with a name like Elvis, or David Beckham.
beckham • ronaldo • michael owen • ronaldino • arnold swartzenegger
The best way to see Malacca (Melaka) is with a driver/guide in a multi-decorated trishaw. Relax in a multi-decorated conveyance with a name like Elvis, or David Beckham.
beckham • ronaldo • michael owen • ronaldino • arnold swartzenegger
Asia Remembers 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami
Today marks four years since the second worst earthquake ever measured sent walls of water crashing into South Asia and its surrounding regions.
2004 earthquake • 2004 tsunami • indian ocean earthquake • indian ocean tsunami • boxing day tsunami
Today marks four years since the second worst earthquake ever measured sent walls of water crashing into South Asia and its surrounding regions.
2004 earthquake • 2004 tsunami • indian ocean earthquake • indian ocean tsunami • boxing day tsunami
Gibbon Rehabilitation in Indonesia
Rescue, rehabilitation and reintroduction of lesser apes in Borneo and Sumatra raises awareness of illegal trade and habitat issues that threaten Indonesia's lesser apes.
kalaweit gibbons and siamang conservation program • indonesia's lesser apes • borneo • sumatra • rare primate rehabilitation and release
Rescue, rehabilitation and reintroduction of lesser apes in Borneo and Sumatra raises awareness of illegal trade and habitat issues that threaten Indonesia's lesser apes.
kalaweit gibbons and siamang conservation program • indonesia's lesser apes • borneo • sumatra • rare primate rehabilitation and release
New Clouded Leopard Discovered
On March 14, the World Wildlife Fund announced discovery of a new species of clouded leopard in Borneo and Sumatra.
wild cat • leopard • clouded leopard • borneo • sumatra
On March 14, the World Wildlife Fund announced discovery of a new species of clouded leopard in Borneo and Sumatra.
wild cat • leopard • clouded leopard • borneo • sumatra
Quick travel guide: Indonesia
Visitors can find island paradises, big cities, Bahasa Indonesia, jungles, orang-utans, Hindu temples, Monkey Forests and more in the world's biggest Islamic nation.
indonesia • java • travel • bali • jakarta
Visitors can find island paradises, big cities, Bahasa Indonesia, jungles, orang-utans, Hindu temples, Monkey Forests and more in the world's biggest Islamic nation.
indonesia • java • travel • bali • jakarta
Wildlife Safaris: Where to Go
There's no point racing off to Indonesia to see wildebeeste, or to the Seychelles to see Orang-Utans. Monkeys bathing in hot-spings? Komodo Dragons? Here they are.
monkeys bathing in hot springs on japanese island • orang-utans in sabah malaysia • borneo • sumatra • komodo dragons
There's no point racing off to Indonesia to see wildebeeste, or to the Seychelles to see Orang-Utans. Monkeys bathing in hot-spings? Komodo Dragons? Here they are.
monkeys bathing in hot springs on japanese island • orang-utans in sabah malaysia • borneo • sumatra • komodo dragons
Java Indonesia Earthquake September 2, 2009
A strong earthquake on September 2, 2009 struck west Java, Indonesia. Effects were felt in Jakarta and Bali. A tsunami warning was issued but canceled an hour later.
indonesia earthquake magnitude 7 september 3 2009 • death toll over 57 indonesia • west java landslide in cianjurn houses buried • australia tectonic plate subducting sliding under • pacific ring of fire
A strong earthquake on September 2, 2009 struck west Java, Indonesia. Effects were felt in Jakarta and Bali. A tsunami warning was issued but canceled an hour later.
indonesia earthquake magnitude 7 september 3 2009 • death toll over 57 indonesia • west java landslide in cianjurn houses buried • australia tectonic plate subducting sliding under • pacific ring of fire
Corning Museum of Glass
You'll never think of glass as common again
new york • corning museum of glass • corning • decorative • glass
You'll never think of glass as common again
new york • corning museum of glass • corning • decorative • glass
Coffee Bean Varieties Worldwide
Looking for the best coffee bean varieties? This descriptive coffee flavor guide explains characteristics of gourmet coffee beans from top coffee-producing countries.
coffee beans • coffee varieties • gourmet coffee beans • best coffee beans • coffee bean varieties
Looking for the best coffee bean varieties? This descriptive coffee flavor guide explains characteristics of gourmet coffee beans from top coffee-producing countries.
coffee beans • coffee varieties • gourmet coffee beans • best coffee beans • coffee bean varieties
Dead Alive, aka Braindead
This low budget New Zealand horror film from Peter Jackson is highly entertaining and a must for horror fans, a true stomach churner.
dead alive • braindead • peter jackson • splatter horror • bloodiest horror movie
This low budget New Zealand horror film from Peter Jackson is highly entertaining and a must for horror fans, a true stomach churner.
dead alive • braindead • peter jackson • splatter horror • bloodiest horror movie
The Nine Sub-Species of Tigers
There are now nine known subspecies of tigers. Three are extinct whilst all the other varieties are endangered in their respective habitats.
nine subspecies tigers • siberia sumatra tiger • tiger subspecies extinct • 1900 tiger population • siberian amur tiger largest
There are now nine known subspecies of tigers. Three are extinct whilst all the other varieties are endangered in their respective habitats.
nine subspecies tigers • siberia sumatra tiger • tiger subspecies extinct • 1900 tiger population • siberian amur tiger largest
Indian Tools Clue to Aust's Past
Worked stones found in volcanic ash deposits in India are evidence that humans moved through India from Africa and on to Australia 50-60,000 years ago.
indian tools clue to australia’s past • stone tools show man’s route to australia • worked stones in volcanic ash in india • the stepping stone for modern humans coming to aus • dr chris clarkson and indian stone tools
Worked stones found in volcanic ash deposits in India are evidence that humans moved through India from Africa and on to Australia 50-60,000 years ago.
indian tools clue to australia’s past • stone tools show man’s route to australia • worked stones in volcanic ash in india • the stepping stone for modern humans coming to aus • dr chris clarkson and indian stone tools
TSUNAMI!
A tsunami is a tidal wave that can travel at tremendous speeds and bring devastation in its wake.
tsunami • water • indonesia • tidal_wave • disaster
A tsunami is a tidal wave that can travel at tremendous speeds and bring devastation in its wake.
tsunami • water • indonesia • tidal_wave • disaster
Andean Arc Volcanoes South America
There are approximately 200 to 300 active volcanoes in South America and many of them are in the Andes Mountains.
andean arc volcanoes south america • chaiten volcano chile peru ecuador colombia • active volcanoes south america andes mountains • may 2 2008 chaiten volcano chile erupt • over 4000 people evacuated town chaiten town of fu
There are approximately 200 to 300 active volcanoes in South America and many of them are in the Andes Mountains.
andean arc volcanoes south america • chaiten volcano chile peru ecuador colombia • active volcanoes south america andes mountains • may 2 2008 chaiten volcano chile erupt • over 4000 people evacuated town chaiten town of fu
Drawing the Mason Dixon Line
When Pennsylvania and Maryland were given to Penn and Calvert there were no natural boundaries except the Delaware Bay to the east. This was a problem for the owners.
calvert family owns maryland • penn family dispute land border with calverts • king george ii ends land dispute between pa and md • delmarva peninsula delaware bay • what is the calvert coat of arms
When Pennsylvania and Maryland were given to Penn and Calvert there were no natural boundaries except the Delaware Bay to the east. This was a problem for the owners.
calvert family owns maryland • penn family dispute land border with calverts • king george ii ends land dispute between pa and md • delmarva peninsula delaware bay • what is the calvert coat of arms
The Big Bang!
Thousands of times more powerful than the atomic bombs dropped on Japan during World War II! So large an explosion that it blotted the sun from the sky! What is this?
krakatoa • volcanoes • famous volcanoes • eruptions
Thousands of times more powerful than the atomic bombs dropped on Japan during World War II! So large an explosion that it blotted the sun from the sky! What is this?
krakatoa • volcanoes • famous volcanoes • eruptions
WHERE HAVE ALL THE FORESTS GONE?
Our forests are vanishing at a rapid rate. Is there anything we can do?
forests • environment • hole in ozone • fire • gardens
Our forests are vanishing at a rapid rate. Is there anything we can do?
forests • environment • hole in ozone • fire • gardens
Caffeine Counts
We’ve all been told that different coffees contain different amounts of caffeine.
coffee • connoisseurs • austinson • blends • varietals
We’ve all been told that different coffees contain different amounts of caffeine.
coffee • connoisseurs • austinson • blends • varietals
Rafflesia Arnoldii
The largest flower in the world comes from a leafless plant from Mayla. It’s a parasitic plant that has grapevine like roots and a fleshy flower which is the only part of the plant that appears above the ground. The flower is approximately three foot across and can weigh up to five pounds.
rafflesia arnoldii • parasitic plant • flower blooms • seeds • tetrastigma
The largest flower in the world comes from a leafless plant from Mayla. It’s a parasitic plant that has grapevine like roots and a fleshy flower which is the only part of the plant that appears above the ground. The flower is approximately three foot across and can weigh up to five pounds.
rafflesia arnoldii • parasitic plant • flower blooms • seeds • tetrastigma
Beginning Research in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea
Links that will help you start your ancestral research in these countries of islands.
indonesian genealogy • indonesia genealogy • new guinea genealogy • papua new guinea genealogy
Links that will help you start your ancestral research in these countries of islands.
indonesian genealogy • indonesia genealogy • new guinea genealogy • papua new guinea genealogy
Best Prices on Whole Bean Coffee
Hot, iced, blended or plain old black, coffee gets us going and helps us unwind. We need it, we want it, but can we afford it?
best deals on whole bean coffee • where to find cheap coffee beans • save money grinding your own beans • best homemade coffee • coffee house coffee you make at home
Hot, iced, blended or plain old black, coffee gets us going and helps us unwind. We need it, we want it, but can we afford it?
best deals on whole bean coffee • where to find cheap coffee beans • save money grinding your own beans • best homemade coffee • coffee house coffee you make at home
Bristol Blenheim Mk.1
The Bristol Blenheim entered RAF service in 1937 and could easily outpace the current fighters, yet at the outbreak of war it was already obsolescent.
world war 2 history • royal air force • famous bombers • bomber command • bristol aircraft
The Bristol Blenheim entered RAF service in 1937 and could easily outpace the current fighters, yet at the outbreak of war it was already obsolescent.
world war 2 history • royal air force • famous bombers • bomber command • bristol aircraft
Empires Have Been Built By Coffee
Are VERITAS beans worthy of being the cornerstone of a new empire???
coffee • beans • austinson • roasts • veritas
Are VERITAS beans worthy of being the cornerstone of a new empire???
coffee • beans • austinson • roasts • veritas
Environmentally Responsible Coffee
More and more companies are becoming aware of the need to safeguard the earth’s environment while promoting their industries. The coffee industry is taking an early lead in environmentally friendly processing.
environment • conscience • policy • coffee • beans
More and more companies are becoming aware of the need to safeguard the earth’s environment while promoting their industries. The coffee industry is taking an early lead in environmentally friendly processing.
environment • conscience • policy • coffee • beans
Green Mountain Coffee
More and more companies are becoming aware of the need to safeguard the earth’s environment while promoting their industries.
coffee • beans • green mountain • austinson • katherine austinson
More and more companies are becoming aware of the need to safeguard the earth’s environment while promoting their industries.
coffee • beans • green mountain • austinson • katherine austinson
History of the Lanfang Republic
The Lanfang Republic was a little-known state in modern-day Indonesia. It was the first republic in Asia.
lanfang republic • first chinese republic • first republic in asia • republic in west kalimantan • hakka republic
The Lanfang Republic was a little-known state in modern-day Indonesia. It was the first republic in Asia.
lanfang republic • first chinese republic • first republic in asia • republic in west kalimantan • hakka republic
Palm Oil's Impact on Ecosystems
Endangered species are being pushed out as plantations take the place of rainforests. But studies show that palm oil is neither healthy nor environmentally sound.
palm oil • transfats • biofuels • tropical rainforest • peat bogs
Endangered species are being pushed out as plantations take the place of rainforests. But studies show that palm oil is neither healthy nor environmentally sound.
palm oil • transfats • biofuels • tropical rainforest • peat bogs
The Chocolate Gourami for Freshwater Aquariums
Although most gouramis are easy-care for the freshwater aquarium, the Chocolate Gourami is sensitive to its surroundings and not recommended for the beginner aquarist.
chocolate gourami • gourami mouthbrooding labyrinth fish • latin name sphaerichthys osphromenoides family bel • traits chocolate gourami • aquarium requirements chocolate gourami
Although most gouramis are easy-care for the freshwater aquarium, the Chocolate Gourami is sensitive to its surroundings and not recommended for the beginner aquarist.
chocolate gourami • gourami mouthbrooding labyrinth fish • latin name sphaerichthys osphromenoides family bel • traits chocolate gourami • aquarium requirements chocolate gourami
Unusual Plants: Carnivorous, Strangling, Smelling, and Camouflaging Plants
There are many plants that can be considered just plain weird. There are carnivorous plants, plants that strangle, plants that stink, and plants that camouflage themselves.
weird plants • unusual plants • odd plants • carnivorous plants • stink plants
There are many plants that can be considered just plain weird. There are carnivorous plants, plants that strangle, plants that stink, and plants that camouflage themselves.
weird plants • unusual plants • odd plants • carnivorous plants • stink plants
Volcano Krakatoa becoming Active
Recent rumblings of a volcano in Indonesia have scientists keeping a closer eye on the mountain that once caused a monster eruption.
krakatoa active • indonesian volcano starts erupting • krakatoa explosion • volcanic action • 1883 eruption
Recent rumblings of a volcano in Indonesia have scientists keeping a closer eye on the mountain that once caused a monster eruption.
krakatoa active • indonesian volcano starts erupting • krakatoa explosion • volcanic action • 1883 eruption
Volcanoes are Natural Polluters
Volcanoes have the ability to change Earth's atmosphere. Current eruptions are causing respiratory hazards and past eruptions have caused climate change.
sulfur dioxide • volcanic emissions • climate change • volcanic smog • vog
Volcanoes have the ability to change Earth's atmosphere. Current eruptions are causing respiratory hazards and past eruptions have caused climate change.
sulfur dioxide • volcanic emissions • climate change • volcanic smog • vog
"World of Good", Non-Profit and Social Business
World of Good is a development organization and a social business that alleviates poverty through commerce. It matches artisans with a market to sell handmade crafts.
world of good • fair trade • fair wages • social business • socially responsible giving
World of Good is a development organization and a social business that alleviates poverty through commerce. It matches artisans with a market to sell handmade crafts.
world of good • fair trade • fair wages • social business • socially responsible giving
5 Top Spas in Scottsdale, Arizona
A Golfer's Massage is among the treatments at top Scottsdale spas like the Phoenician, Four Seasons Resort, CopperWynd Resort, Sanctuary Spa and Spa at Camelback Inn.
top spas in scottsdale near phoenix • arizona • phoenician centre for well-being • four seasons resort golfer's massage • copperwynd
A Golfer's Massage is among the treatments at top Scottsdale spas like the Phoenician, Four Seasons Resort, CopperWynd Resort, Sanctuary Spa and Spa at Camelback Inn.
top spas in scottsdale near phoenix • arizona • phoenician centre for well-being • four seasons resort golfer's massage • copperwynd
After Death Experiences
Many people claim to have had near death experiences.This is the story of a man who survived a World War Two prison camp as a child only to 'flatline' in later years.
near death experiences. nde • gerard sybers • after death experiences • angels • heaven
Many people claim to have had near death experiences.This is the story of a man who survived a World War Two prison camp as a child only to 'flatline' in later years.
near death experiences. nde • gerard sybers • after death experiences • angels • heaven
Book Review: Krakatoa
Simon Winchester is one of my favorite authors, so I was very excited to read his book about the 1883 eruption of Krakatoa.
krakatoa • volcano • volcanoes • volcanology • volcanic
Simon Winchester is one of my favorite authors, so I was very excited to read his book about the 1883 eruption of Krakatoa.
krakatoa • volcano • volcanoes • volcanology • volcanic
Cats in Mythology: Housecats, Jaguars, Leopards, Lions, and Tigers
Mythology and folklore sometimes influence our way of looking at certain things. Check out what the cat's part has been over the ages.
mythology • folklore • cat • tiger • lion
Mythology and folklore sometimes influence our way of looking at certain things. Check out what the cat's part has been over the ages.
mythology • folklore • cat • tiger • lion
Dutch Paratroopers in Indonesia
The first combat paratroop drops after WW II were conducted by crack Dutch commandos who had been trained originally by the British in 1942.
netherlands overrun by the nazis • commando operations • no 2 dutch commando troop • operation market garden • movie a bridge too far
The first combat paratroop drops after WW II were conducted by crack Dutch commandos who had been trained originally by the British in 1942.
netherlands overrun by the nazis • commando operations • no 2 dutch commando troop • operation market garden • movie a bridge too far
Eruption of Mount Tambora 1815
Noted to be one of the most powerful eruptions in historic times, Tambora caused tsunamis and days of darkness.
eruption mount tambora 1815 • volcanic explosion sumbawa island indonesia • most powerful eruptions historic times • tambora caused tsunamis days of darkness • april 15 1815 the final eruption mount tambora
Noted to be one of the most powerful eruptions in historic times, Tambora caused tsunamis and days of darkness.
eruption mount tambora 1815 • volcanic explosion sumbawa island indonesia • most powerful eruptions historic times • tambora caused tsunamis days of darkness • april 15 1815 the final eruption mount tambora
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