Which national park in Riau province, Sumatra, was established to preserve critical lowland rainforest habitat for the critically endangered Sumatran elephant?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Tesso Nilo National Park
- Step 1: Tesso Nilo National Park in Riau was designated specifically to safeguard core habitat for Sumatran elephants (Elephas maximus sumatranus). Step 2. Lowland dipterocarp forest here has experienced severe pressure from agricultural encroachment. Answer: Tesso Nilo National Park. Why not the others: Berbak and Sembilang are coastal wetland and peat swamp national parks.
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