The Sumateran rhino ( Diceroshinus sumatrensis ) is probably the most endangered of all rhinoceros species. It prefers tropical rainforest and mountain moss forest. It is the only two-horned rhino in the Asian region. Numbers have declined due to poaching and very few left. it weights about 600 - 800 kg and is 0.9 - 1.5 m tall at the shoulders. It feeds on fruits, leaves, twigs and bark. The main habitats is in Leuser National Park .

The most well known flower is the Rafflesia arnoldi, teh biggest flower in the world. It is found only in certain part of Sumatera. This plant is parastic and grows on certain lianas but does not produce leaves. It can measure up to 1 meter in diameter and have 2 cm thick petals weighing up to 18 kg. The smell is awful. The Orangutan is easy to see in the wild.

Nangro Aceh Darusallam Province - filming the effects of the recent earthquake and tsunami in Banda Aceh, Sumatera... More

Nort Sumatera Province - Medan is the capital of the province of North Sumatera ,effectively making it the largest city outside of the island of Java... More

West Sumatera Province - The capital of West Sumatra, Padang has several houses built in traditional architecture... More

Riau Province - as well as objects and attraction existing in Mainland part of Riau, such as Palace compound of past Siak Sultanate... More

Riau island Province - As most part of Riau's territory is of archipelagic nature.. More

Bengkulu Province - located in West which from geographical side of Sumatera island... More

Lampung province - Its great eruption happened in pre history in 416 as ... More