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The park is home to a number of rare and endangered species. They are endangered as humans hunt them down in other country and the temperature in other country might be too cold or to hot for them. During winter, those animals from other country come to this heritage park to enjoy the heat in this
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The settlement of hunter-gatherers was self-sufficient until modern roads and infrastructure arrived, and their way of life revolved on the lake and everything it could provide. The ruins of a sacred ancestor site were found on Pulau
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coming from leaves falling into the water. The lake supports a rich variety of fauna including birds, mammals, and reptiles. Visitors can hire a boat to take them around to explore the lake and its two islands. There is a small island in the center body of water that can be reached via a wooden
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walkway. Here, picnic pavilion facilities fashioned from logs enhance the enjoyment of this restful spot. Chalet facilities for researchers are available nearby.
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