Hawksbill Sea Turtles (Penyu Sisik)

Hawksbill Sea Turtle - Eretmochelys imbricate The hawksbill sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) is a critically  endangered sea turtle belonging to the family Cheloniidae. It is the  only extant species in the genus Eretmochelys. The species has a  worldwide distribution, with Atlantic and Indo-Pacific subspecies— E. i. imbricata and E. i. bissa, respectively. The Hawksbill sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) atau biasa disebut...

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History of Granite Rocks from Belitung (Sejarah batu-batuan granit Belitung)

Belitung Island has a lot of granite rocks scattered on the beach, or in the middle of the mountain. It makes Belitung Island be a very exotic island to the a tourism spot. In addition to white sand, sea bright and transparent look, granite adds tremendous value to promote this place. Pulau Belitung mempunyai banyak sekali batu-batuan granit yang tersebar di tepi pantai, ataupun di tengah gunung. Hal ini menjadikan Pulau Belitung sangat eksotis...

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Belitung Exotic Animals - Maxima Clam (Kima)

The maxima clam (Tridacna maxima), also known as the small giant clam, is a species of bivalve found throughout the Indo-Pacific. They are much sought after in the aquarium trade, as their often striking coloration mimics that of the true giant clam, however the maximas maintain a manageable size, with the shells of large specimen typically not exceeding 20 centimetres (7.9 in) in length. Maxima Clam (Tridacna Maxima), juga diketahui dengan nama...

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