There is more than meets the eye to Mount Gede-Pangrango National Park. Sure, it is home to the Javan Hawk Eagle, the yellow-throated marten and more than 249 of Javas 450 known bird species. And yes, it comprises six distinct ecosystem types (sub-montane, montane, sub-alpine, lake, marshland and savanna) and provides a popular hiking spot and weekend destination for residents of Jakarta, Bogor, Bekasi, Depok and Tangerang.

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