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The Wildlife in Irian Jaya is reckoned for its diversity. The Wildlife in Irian Jaya includes about 16000 species of flora. The flora of Irian Jaya is world-renowned for their richness and diversity. Of the 16000 species of flora found in Irian Jaya more than 100 have medicinal importance. The wildlife in Irian Jaya also includes the beautiful flowering pants; about 127 species of the flowering plants found in Irian Jaya are considered endemic.

The Wildlife in Irian Jaya includes the diverse flora and fauna of Irian Jaya. Irian Jaya boasts of vast swathes of tropical rainforests. The second biggest rainforest of the world is found in Irian Jaya. This huge rainforest of Irian Jaya occupies about 40 million hectares of land. About 42% of this rainforest has been turned into nature preserves and protected forests and are overseen by the government.

Irian Jaya is also home to the largest nature reserve of the world. The biggest species of mangrove in the world is found in Irian Jaya. Irian Jaya is also home to the huge stands of sago palms. The Irian Jaya also houses a wide species of orchids. Of the 2770 orchid species found in Irian Jaya a vast majority of them are reckoned endemic. The special feature of the Wildlife in Irian Jaya is the spectacular Flame of Irian, which is a winding vine having large red flowers.

The wild life in Irian Jaya also includes the huge Anthouse plant and many species of carnivorous plants. The pitcher plants, epiphytic blueberries, bilberries are the other floral species found in Irian Jaya. Checking out the wildlife of Irian Jaya is a favorite pastime for many international tourists visiting Irian Jaya. The Irian Jaya Wildlife acquaints the international visitors with the Flora and Fauna of Irian Jaya.

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