Wildlifeof Sumatra
Wildlife in Batang Gadis National Park
Mandailing Natal, North Sumatra
A relatively new national park on the western slopes of the Bukit Barisan range in Mandailing Natal, forming part of a planned conservation corridor linking north to Gunung Leuser. Camera-trap surveys have confirmed it as an important stronghold for tigers and other forest cats.
Highlights
- Confirmed Sumatran tiger stronghold via camera-trap surveys
- Clouded leopard, Asian golden cat and leopard cat all recorded
- Rugged ridge and river-valley trekking
- High bird diversity with several Sumatran endemics
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Quick answers
- What wildlife can you see in Batang Gadis National Park?
- Top wildlife targets in Batang Gadis National Park include Sumatran Tiger, Clouded Leopard, Asian Golden Cat and Salvadori's Pheasant. Highlights: Confirmed Sumatran tiger stronghold via camera-trap surveys.
- Where is Batang Gadis National Park?
- Batang Gadis National Park is in Mandailing Natal, North Sumatra, Sumatra (about 0.6°, 99.4°).
- What are the highlights of Batang Gadis National Park?
- Confirmed Sumatran tiger stronghold via camera-trap surveys, Clouded leopard, Asian golden cat and leopard cat all recorded, Rugged ridge and river-valley trekking and High bird diversity with several Sumatran endemics.