Bogani Nani Wartabone National Park
Bogani Nani Wartabone National Park, formerly known as Dumoga
Bone, is an area of ecological uniqueness. Its is located in the
transitional zone between the Indo-Malayan geographical zone in the
western part and the Papua-Australian geographical zone in the
eastern part (the Wallaceae Area).
Several peculiar and endangered species of plant inhabit this Park,
including the matayangan palm (Pholidocarpus ihur), black wood (Diospyros
celebica), iron wood (Intsia spp.), yellow wood (Arcangelisia flava),
and carrion flower (Amorphophallus companulatus). The most commonly
found species are Piper aduncum, Trema orientalis, Macaranga sp.,
cempaka, agathis, kenanga, and various species of orchid and
ornamental plants.
This Park has 24 species of mammal, 125 species of bird, 11 species
of reptile, 2 species of amphibian, 38 species of butterfly, 200
species of beetle and 19 species of fish. Most of animals living in
this Park are endemic species to Sulawesi, like the black-crested
macaque (Macaca nigra nigra), Tomini black-crested macaque (M.
nigrescens), eastern tarsier (Tarsius spectrum spectrum), Sulawesi
palm civet (Macrogalidia musschenbroekii musschenbroekii), lowland
anoa (Bubalus depressicornis), mountain anoa (B. quarlesi), babirusa
(Babyrousa babyrussa celebensis), and various bird species. The
mascot of the Park is the maleo fowl (Macrocephalon maleo). A
species endemic to this Park is the Bone bat (Bonea bidens).
The body of the maleo is about the same size as that of a chicken,
but its eggs are six times heavier. The maleo lays its eggs in the
ground or sand at a depth of 30-40 cm, usually close to thermal
springs: this thermal energy helps the eggs to hatch. The sight of
the maleo chicks emerging from the ground, and, at one day old,
running to an open space of land, and the opportunity to catch
glimpses of the maleo mother digging holes, are unique attractions
for visitors.
Interesting locations/attractions:
Kosinggolan: camping, climbing Mt. Poniki, observing animals and
plants.
Toraut, Lombongo, Tambun: lakes, waterfalls, thermal springs,
camping, climbing Mt. Padang, walking through the forest, swimming,
maleo watching and cultural remains.
Matayangan: watching maleo, black-crested macaques, hornbills
bathing in the river, etc.
Cultural attractions outside the Park include the Bolaang Mongondow
Festival in March and the Gorontalo Festival in May.
Best time of year to visit: April to September.
How to reach the Park: Manado-Kotamobagu by car, about 4 hours (185
km). From Kotamobagu to Toraut by car, about 1 hour (69 km); or from
Kotamobagu to Maelang by car, about 3 hours (100 km).
Declared : Minister of Agriculture, in 1982,
a total area of 300,000 hectares
Designated : Minister of Forestry SK. No. 731/Kpts-II/92,
a total area of 287,115 hectares
Location : Regency of Bolaang Mongondow (Province of North Sulawesi)
and
Regency of Gorontalo (Province of Gorontalo)
Temperature 21° - 31° C
Rainfall 1,200 - 2,000 mm/year (on average)
Altitude 50 - 2,000 m asl.
Geographical location 123°08' - 124°14' E; 0°20' - 0°49' N
Park Office: Jl. AKD Mongkonai
Kotamobagu 95716, North Sulawesi
Tel. : +62-434-22548
Fax. : +62-434-22547
Related resources
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- National Parks in Indonesia
- Bunaken National Park - Manado
- Wakatobi National park - Buton, Southeast Sulawesi
- Lore Lindu National Park - Palu, Central Sulawesi
- Taka Bonerate National Park - Selayar, South Sulawesi
- Rawa Aopa Watumohai National Park - Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi
