Bogani Nani Wartabone National Park
Facts and practical information
Bogani Nani Wartabone National Park is a 2,871 km2 National Park on Minahassa Peninsula on Sulawesi island, Indonesia. Formerly known as Dumoga Bone National Park, it was established in 1991 and was renamed in honour of Nani Wartabone, a local resistance fighter who drove the Japanese from Gorontalo during World War II. The park has been identified by Wildlife Conservation Society as the single most important site for the conservation of Sulawesi wildlife and is home to many species endemic to Sulawesi. ()
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Wildlife
AnimalsSee what popular animal species you can meet in this location.
Wild Boar, Pig, Hog
Wild boars, also known as wild swine or wild pigs, are fascinating creatures found across many parts of the world, including Europe, Asia, and North and South America. Due to human activities, they have spread extensively, making them one of the most adaptable...
Mammals
Celebes Black "ape" Macaque
The Celebes crested macaque, also known as the crested black macaque, Sulawesi crested macaque, or black ape, is an intriguing Old World monkey native to the Tangkoko reserve in Sulawesi, Indonesia, and nearby smaller islands.
Mammals
Peregrine falcon
The peregrine falcon, a member of the Falconidae family, is celebrated for its astonishing speed and hunting prowess. It can reach speeds exceeding 320 km/h (200 mph) during its iconic dive, known as a stoop, making it the fastest bird and animal on Earth.
Birds
Barn swallow
The barn swallow is a bird that can be found all over the world, from Europe and Asia to Africa and the Americas. You can easily identify it by its striking blue upper feathers and deeply forked tail. Despite some declines in local populations, the barn swallow is not...
Birds
Maleo
The maleo is a fascinating bird native to the islands of Sulawesi and Buton in Indonesia. It belongs to the unique genus Macrocephalon and is typically found in lowland forests, although it nests in open, sandy areas heated by the sun or geothermal activity.
Birds
North Sulawesi