Wasur National Park, National park and Ramsar site in Papua, Indonesia
Wasur National Park is a large protected area in southeastern Papua featuring wetlands, savannas, grasslands, and forests that create different habitats for animals. The landscape shows various habitat types side by side, with water and open areas being the dominant features.
In the 1920s, Dutch administrators introduced sambar deer, which fundamentally changed the local ecosystem. The area later gained protection status to preserve this changing landscape.
The Kanum, Marind, Marori Men-Gey, and Yei peoples have lived here for generations, using the land for their everyday needs and food. As you walk through, you notice how they move through and care for this landscape as part of their daily life.
The best time to visit is the dry season from May to October, when conditions are comfortable and paths are easier to walk. Multiple walking routes cross through the wetlands and open areas, allowing you to see the different habitats up close.
The park holds a special bird population with hundreds of species, many found only on New Guinea. Along with wallabies and cassowaries, crocodiles live in both freshwater and saltwater areas throughout the park.
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