Kop - Batu Putih

Maleo Bird
	The Maleo (Macrocephalon maleo) is a bird species unique to Sulawesi, found nowhere else in the world. This endemic bird inhabits specific environments on Sulawesi Island, such as warm sandy coastal areas or mountainous regions with hot springs or geothermal activity. However, the Maleo population is increasingly at risk due to extensive land clearing in its natural habitat. Additionally, egg poaching poses a serious threat to its survival, as each bird lays only one egg per breeding season. (Photo: Kersty P.N. Pinontoan) (bp)
Kuse or Cuscus Bear
	The cuscus or kuse (in the local Maluku language) is a nocturnal marsupial mammal belonging to the family Phalangeridae. This group of animals is found in eastern Indonesia (Sulawesi, Maluku, and Papua), Australia, and Papua New Guinea. There are six genera of cuscus in the world: Ailurops, Phalanger, Spilocuscus, Strigocuscus, Wyulda, and Trichosurus. The first four genera can be found in Indonesia. The Sulawesi hornbill (Rhyticeros cassidix) is a species of hornbill in the Bucerotidae family, endemic to Sulawesi. Among the local people of Sulawesi, this bird is known by at least three different names, one of which is "Taong." In 2013, the Sulawesi hornbill was reclassified from the genus Aceros to Rhyticeros. The bird is distinguished by a large casque on top of its beak, red in males and yellow in females. Its beak is yellow, and it has a blue throat pouch. The local communities refer to this bird as the "Taon bird" (year bird) due to the lines on its beak, which are believed to represent the bird's age. This species holds cultural significance, and its unique features, such as the casque and colorful beak, make it a prominent symbol of Sulawesi's biodiversity. (Photo: Saroyo Sumarno) (bp)
Yaki
	The Yaki (Macaca nigra), or Celebes crested macaque, is a critically endangered primate native to northeastern Sulawesi, Indonesia. It is easily recognized by its black fur, prominent crest of hair on its head, bare dark face, and nearly tailless body. These highly social animals live in large groups, with a diet mainly consisting of fruit, but they also consume leaves and small animals. Known for their expressive faces, they are found in tropical rainforests, although habitat destruction and hunting have severely reduced their population, making conservation efforts critical for their survival. (Photo: Kersty P.N. Pinontoan) (bp)
Statue of Alfred Russel Wallace
	This statue has been built to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Goenung Tangkoko Batoeangoes Nature Reserve and to honor Alfred Russel Wallace. Alfred Russel Wallace (1823 - 1913) was a British well known as a naturalist, explorer, geographer, anthropologist, and biologist. During 1854 - 1862, he conducted research by collecting about 125,000 faunal specimens from Malaysia and Indonesia. His research resulted in identifying zoological differences throughout Indonesia which is known as the Wallace Line. This zoogeographical line runs through Indonesia between Bali and Lombok, and between Borneo and Sulawesi. In 1861, Wallace carried out research in Tangkoko where he collected faunal specimens including Babirusa (Babyrousa babyrussa) and Maleo (Macrocephalon maleo). Bitung, February 21st 2019. It was Mr. Maximilian Jonas Lomban SE, M.Si who initiated the establishment of the Alfred Russel Wallace monument, which was actualized through the work of the sculptor Hendra Susanto, located at the Goenoeng Tangkoko Nature Reserve, Batoeangeos. February 21, 2019 (bp)
Tarsius
	On the island of Sulawesi, there is a mini-sized endemic animal known as the tarsier (Tarsius). It is the smallest primate in the world, no larger than the span of an adult hand. Despite its tiny size, a male tarsier has a head circumference of about 85 mm, a body length of no more than 160 mm, and uniquely, its tail length ranges between 135-275 mm, which is nearly twice its body length. Sulawesi is a haven for tarsiers, with 11 known species including T. tarsier, T. fuscus, T. sangirensis, T. pumilus, T. dentatus, T. pelengensis, T. lariang, T. tumpara, and T. wallacei. Additionally, two more tarsier species were discovered in May 2017: Tarsius spectrumgurskyae and Tarsius supriatnai. (Photo: Saroyo Sumarno) (bp)
Burung Taon or Sulawesi Hornbill
	The Sulawesi hornbill (Rhyticeros cassidix) is a species of hornbill in the Bucerotidae family, endemic to Sulawesi. Among the local people of Sulawesi, this bird is known by at least three different names, one of which is "Taong." In 2013, the Sulawesi hornbill was reclassified from the genus Aceros to Rhyticeros. The bird is distinguished by a large casque on top of its beak, red in males and yellow in females. Its beak is yellow, and it has a blue throat pouch. The local communities refer to this bird as the "Taon bird" (year bird) due to the lines on its beak, which are believed to represent the bird's age. This species holds cultural significance, and its unique features, such as the casque and colorful beak, make it a prominent symbol of Sulawesi's biodiversity. (Photo: Saroyo Sumarno) (bp)
Yaki or Macaca Nigra
	The Sulawesi crested macaque or Wolai macaque or black Sulawesi monkey (Macaca nigra) is an endemic species of Indonesia that is only found in the northern part of Sulawesi Island and some surrounding islands. The crested macaque is the largest species of macaque found on Sulawesi Island. Its distinctive features include an entirely black body, a crest-shaped tuft of hair on top of its head, and a pink-colored rump. (bp)
Maleo Bird
	The Maleo (Macrocephalon maleo) is an endemic species of Sulawesi and cannot be found anywhere else in the world. This bird is only found on Sulawesi Island, and its population is increasingly threatened due to widespread land clearing in its habitat, which includes hot sandy coastal areas or mountains with hot springs or specific geothermal conditions. Egg poaching also threatens the survival of the Maleo, as each bird lays only a single egg per season. (bp)