Pongo abelii
A great ape of northern Sumatra’s forest canopy. Its future depends on connected forests, regenerating trees, and safe coexistence with people.
The Indonesia animal guideA little closer.
A little more care.
From the companions at home to the creatures of the forest. Discover knowledge, practical guidance and organisations building a better world for animals.
Source-led. Indonesia-focused. Open to everyone.
What would you like to discover?
Latest news
Indonesian animal news
01020304
· Beutong Ateuh Banggalang, Nagan Raya, Aceh
Sumatran tiger in Beutong Ateuh: villagers live without conflict
· Kalimantan and Sumatra, Indonesia
Indonesia forest fires 2026: 53 orangutans among 100 animals rescued
· Pekalongan, Central Java
Binturong mistaken for a palm civet in Pekalongan, Java
· North Sulawesi and North Maluku
Chattering lory and 57 other seized animals sent home to North Maluku
Meet our fellow earthlings
Every animal has a story.
MammalsBirdsReptilesMarineFreshwater fishAmphibiansInvertebratesCompanionsThreatenedProtectedEndemicFauna zonesNocturnal animalsAnimal daysQuizzes & worksheets
Varanus komodoensis
The largest living lizard, native to a small group of islands in East Nusa Tenggara. Explore its links with prey, dry habitats, and island-specific conservation.
Leucopsar rothschildi
A distinctive white bird of Bali with blue skin around the eyes. Its story connects the bird trade, habitat, conservation breeding, and community stewardship.
Found an animal that needs help?
Find a safe next step and the right route to help.
Their home, our future
Protecting animals
starts with
their home.
Forests, coasts and oceans are connected. Explore Indonesia’s habitats and each animal’s role in keeping them in balance.
Explore habitatsThe people making a difference
Care grows
when we connect.
Meet the organisations behind animal welfare and conservation. Understand their work and find their official channels.
Explore the organisation directory
Bali Animal Welfare Association (BAWA)
Bali · Animal welfare and community education in Bali.
JAAN Indonesia
Indonesia · Wildlife rescue and rehabilitation in Indonesia.
Cikananga Wildlife Center
Jawa Barat · Confiscated wildlife care and conservation in Sukabumi.
Information from official sources. Confirm service availability directly.
For communities, schools and organisations
Find your next step.
Indonesia’s biodiversity: levels, examples & conservation
Explore genetic, species and ecosystem diversity, connections between animals, plants and soil, and ways to care for biodiversity at home and school.
Volunteer for animals and conservation in Indonesia
Find animal volunteering programmes by area, activity and remote options. Check commitments, costs, eligibility and source dates, then apply directly to the organiser.
Animal help: find the right reporting channel
Find veterinary help, BKSDA contacts, wildlife-trade reporting or marine-wildlife guidance. Prepare a note to send directly through official channels.
School programmes, volunteering and support for animal organisations
Find official programme pages, prepare questions before taking part and submit organisation service updates for review.
Indonesia animal-disease reports: official sources and how to read them
Access the agriculture ministry’s monthly reports on 11 priority animal diseases. Understand reporting periods, confirmed diagnoses and data limitations.
Animal-service data: coverage, sources and updates
Download puskeswan and animal-service programme records as JSON and CSV. Check completeness, source dates and editorial review targets.
Cat and dog travel checklist: questions for quarantine officers
Prepare questions about your route, documents, examinations and carrier before moving an animal. Print and complete the checklist without an account.
Schoolyard animal observation journal
An enrichment activity for observing birds and insects from a distance, recording observations and comparing data. Includes a printable sheet.
Pet health
Healthy cats and dogs.
010203040506
Cat vaccinations: types, schedule and benefits
Core cat vaccines protect against panleukopenia, herpesvirus and calicivirus. Kittens start at 6–8 weeks; in endemic areas, rabies vaccine is also core.
Dog vaccinations: types, schedule and boosters
Core dog vaccines protect against distemper, adenovirus hepatitis and parvovirus, plus rabies in endemic areas. Puppies start at 6–8 weeks.
Rabies in dogs and cats: signs and prevention
Rabies is a viral brain infection that is almost always fatal once signs appear. Vaccinating dogs and cats prevents it; 26 provinces are still endemic.
Neutering cats and dogs: benefits, timing and aftercare
Neutering prevents pregnancy and some reproductive diseases. Cats are usually neutered at about 4 months; a dog's timing should be agreed with a vet.
Choosing a vet and vet clinic in Indonesia
Vets in Indonesia must hold a practice licence (SIP DRH). Learn how clinics, animal hospitals and puskeswan differ, and what to ask before a visit.
Feline panleukopenia: signs, spread and vaccination
Feline panleukopenia is a highly contagious, often fatal parvovirus infection of cats, especially kittens. Vaccination is the main way to prevent it.
General information from veterinary guidance; not a substitute for a veterinary examination.
What is PanduanHewan?
PanduanHewan is a source-led guide to Indonesia’s animals in Indonesian and English. It has 286 animal guides with scientific names, range, habitats, IUCN Red List status and legal protection for the 108 species named on Indonesia’s protected-species list, plus 25 cat and dog health guides and a directory of 34 animal welfare and conservation organisations.
Which animals are protected in Indonesia?
The official list is the annex to Regulation P.106/2018, which names 787 animal species; certain marine species are protected by Marine Affairs and Fisheries decrees. On PanduanHewan, 108 animals appear on those lists, including orangutans, the Sumatran tiger, the Komodo dragon, the Javan rhino and the Bali myna. See the list of protected animals with their annex entries. Protected animals list →
Who should I contact about a protected wild animal in Indonesia?
Contact the natural resources conservation office (BKSDA) for your province. PanduanHewan lists all 26 BKSDA offices and their work areas. Do not catch or keep wild animals yourself. PanduanHewan is not an emergency service and does not take reports.
Where do the conservation statuses come from?
IUCN Red List categories come from IUCN data version 2026-1 as republished by GBIF, or from the source cited on the page. A global IUCN category is not the same as legal protection in Indonesia, which is set by ministerial regulation.
Has an expert reviewed the information?
Not yet. Each guide is compiled and checked against the sources it lists and carries an update date. Emergency guides are compiled from official sources and approved for publication by the editor, not by a veterinarian or wildlife expert, and are labelled to say so. If you find a mistake, send a correction with a source.
Does PanduanHewan accept donations?
No. PanduanHewan does not accept or process donations. Support organisations directly through their official websites.
Every small step matters.
Adopt, volunteer or simply learn. Start with what you can do.