Island Nature Reserve Shocked

Island Nature Reserve Shocked, Shocked is a delta island located in the middle of the Barito river included in the administrative areas of District Tabunganen, Barito Kuala, South Kalimantan. Struck Island is located near the mouth of the Barito river.

Struck Island is designated as a nature reserve with an area of 85 hectares. Natural conditions of the island is quite critical because of the felling of trees, especially trees rambai rice which is a source of food for the proboscis monkey (Nasalis larvatus). Proboscis Monkey is the mascot fauna of South Kalimantan province.

bakantan wikipediaPulau Shocked is a habitat for the monkeys a long nose (proboscis monkey) and several species of birds. Shocked island region is also one of the attractions inside the forest area in the district of Barito Kuala.[Reverensi : indotimnet.wordpress.com]