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  • Once considered a subspecies of the widespread Crested Serpent Eagle (Spilornis cheela), the Sulawesi Serpent Eagle has a distinctive plumage and is endemic to Sulawesi. Like other serpent eagles it feeds on snakes, lizards, and occasional small mammals. Central Sulawesi, Indonesia.
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  • With a maximum weight of just over one kg, the Sulawesi Dwarf Cuscus is one of the smallest in the family Phalangeridae. It is strictly nocturnal afeeds primarily on leaves. It is endemic to Sulawesi and a few offshore islands. Central Sulawesi, Indonesia.
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  • Sulawesi Toad (Ingerophrynus celebensis). South Sulawesi, Indonesia.
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  • A captive Bear Cuscus (Ailurops ursinus) peers out of a small wooden cage behind a village in Central Sulawesi. Listed as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List, the Bear Cuscus is endemic to Sulawesi and a few offshore islands where it is restricted to undisturbed rainforest. Central Sulawesi, Indonesia.
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  • Stained with the acidic tannins of heath forest, a dark colored stream drains from the ever-wet mountains above the Bada Valley in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia.
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  • The trees in montane mossy forest are typically laden with epiphytic plants, such as on this mountain summit in Lore Lindu National Park. Central Sulawesi, Indonesia.
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  • Eerie smokeless fires dance among fissures in the limestone rocks where ignited natural gas escapes in Tanjung Api (Fire Cape) National Park. Central Sulawesi, Indonesia.
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  • At nearly 3000m elevation, this cold and wet montane cloud forest is completely draped with thick mosses. South Sulawesi, Indonesia.
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  • The least known of all of Sulawesi's monkeys, Heck's Macaque (Macaca hecki) occurs on the northwestern portion of the island. Five other endemic species of macaque are distributed in different regions of Sulawesi, occasionally producing hybrids where their ranges overlap. All are diurnal and feed largely on fruits. Central Sulawesi, Indonesia.
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  • The least known of all of Sulawesi's monkeys, Heck's Macaque occurs on the northwestern portion of the island. Five other endemic species of macaque are distributed in different regions of Sulawesi, occasionally producing hybrids where their ranges overlap. All are diurnal and feed largely on fruits. Central Sulawesi, Indonesia.
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  • The least known of all of Sulawesi's monkeys, Heck's Macaque occurs on the northwestern portion of the island. Five other endemic species of macaque are distributed in different regions of Sulawesi, occasionally producing hybrids where their ranges overlap. All are diurnal and feed largely on fruits. Central Sulawesi, Indonesia.
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  • With its fearsome clawed peristome, this pitcher plant (Nepenthes hamata) is one of the most spectacular and sought-after species in the entire genus. It is endemic to the higher mountains of Sulawesi where it grows on steep mossy ridges. Central Sulawesi, Indonesia.
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  • Threatened by habitat loss and hunting pressure, the Crested Black Macaque (Macaca nigra nigra) is now listed as Critically Endangered. This species lives only in forested areas at the northernmost tip of the island of Sulawesi. North Sulawesi, Indonesia.
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  • An undescribed species of moss-mimicking stick insect from the montane forest of Sulawesi. South Sulawesi, Indonesia.
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  • Endemic to the mountains of central Sulawesi, the stream-breeding Loka Flying Frog (Rhacophorus monticola) is highly variable in coloration. South Sulawesi, Indonesia.
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  • The shy Maleo (Macrocephalon maleo) is a large megapode bird endemic to Sulawesi. They do not build nests but instead bury their eggs in huge pits dug in hot volcanic sand. The precocious young are able to fly and fend for themselves immediately after hatching. Central Sulawesi, Indonesia.
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  • Variable Cross Frog (Oreophryne variabilis). Widespread in Sulawesi, the loud calls of this tiny bush frog are a common sound in cool and wet mossy montane forests. South Sulawesi, Indonesia.
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  • The Crested Black Macaque (Macaca nigra nigra) is one of four monkey species endemic to Sulawesi.  They are sometimes wrongly referred to as apes because their tail is extremely small and difficult to see.  They travel mostly on the ground in large groups of up to nearly 100 individuals. North Sulawesi, Indonesia.
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  • This pitcher plant (Nepenthes tomoriana) is endemic to Sulawesi where it can be found growing exclusively on ultrabasic rock substrates. South Sulawesi, Indonesia.
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  • The rare Forsten's Pointed Snake (Rabdion forsteni) is endemic to Sulawesi and known from only a few specimens. South Sulawesi, Indonesia.
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  • The scarce and seldom-seen Scaly-breasted Kingfisher (Actenoides princeps) is endemic to Sulawesi where it is restricted to moist montane forests. North Sulawesi, Indonesia.
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  • Lichen huntsman spider (Pandercetes cf. nigrogularis). South Sulawesi, Indonesia.
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  • Green-backed Kingfisher (Actenoides monachus), endemic to Sulawesi. Tangkoko Nature Reserve, North Sulawesi, Indonesia.
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  • The resplendent feathers of a Superb Fruit Dove (Ptilinopus superbus). Central Sulawesi, Indonesia.
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  • The Great Eared Nightjar (Lyncornis macrotis) is one of the largest in its family, reaching lengths of over 40cm. Like other nightjars, this cryptically-colored nocturnal bird relies on its camouflage to remain undetected while sleeping on or near the forest floor during the day. North Sulawesi, Indonesia.
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  • Rhopalocnemis phalloides, a rare root parasite related to Balanophora. Central Sulawesi, Indonesia.
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  • Gursky's Spectral Tarsier (Tarsius spectrumgurskyae), juvenile. North Sulawesi, Indonesia.
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  • A Gursky's Spectral Tarsier (Tarsius spectrumgurskyae) perches outside of its tree hole roost. These tiny nocturnal primates emerge every evening to hunt for insects. Tangkoko Nature Reserve, North Sulawesi, Indonesia.
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  • A juvenile Oriental Vine Snake (Ahaetulla prasina) basks in a beam of sunlight in the rainforest of Tangkoko National Park. These highly arboreal snakes are excellent climbers and are adept at hunting lizards, their favored prey. North Sulawesi, Indonesia.
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  • Pitcher plant (Nepenthes eymae), upper pitchers. Central Sulawesi, Indonesia.
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  • Like other members of its genus, the males of this rhinoceros beetle (Xylotrupes ulysses clinias) exhibit variation in horn size with some individuals having very long horns (as shown here) and others with very short horns. This extreme dimorphism is controlled by an environmentally influenced genetic switch. South Sulawesi, Indonesia.
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  • A Gursky's Spectral Tarsier (Tarsius spectrumgurskyae) perches outside of its tree hole roost. These tiny nocturnal primates emerge every evening to hunt for insects. Tangkoko Nature Reserve, North Sulawesi, Indonesia.
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  • Pitcher plant (Nepenthes maxima). Central Sulawesi, Indonesia.
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  • Pitcher plant (Nepenthes hamata). Central Sulawesi, Indonesia.
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  • Pitcher plant (Nepenthes nigra). Central Sulawesi, Indonesia.
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  • Jumping spider (Hyllus walckenaeri), male. Central Sulawesi, Indonesia.
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  • Nepenthes undulatifolia, a newly described pitcher plant from the montane forests of Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia.
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  • The impressive Sailfin Lizard (Hydrosaurus celebensis) is the largest agamid lizard in the world, reaching over 1 m in length.  They are very agile swimmers and are seldom found far from rivers.  They feed on leaves and insects. Central Sulawesi, Indonesia.
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  • Dark-eared Myza (Myza celebensis) feeding at a ginger inflorescence (Alpinia cf. monopleura). Central Sulawesi, Indonesia.
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  • A large fig tree (Ficus sp.) with imposing buttress roots dominates the forest scenery in Tangkoko National Park, North Sulawesi.
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  • Terrestrial orchid (Peristylus goodyeroides). South Sulawesi, Indonesia.
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  • Nepenthes hamata.  Given the right conditions, many species of Nepenthes have the capacity to sprout aerial rosettes on their climbing stems, so that the pitchers are suspended in mid-air.  This species is endemic to the mountains of Sulawesi.
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  • Nepenthes hamata, a rare species of pitcher plant found only in the cool and damp mossy forests on steep ridges in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia.
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  • Maleo (Macrocephalon maleo), pair digging in black sand for egg laying. Central Sulawesi, Indonesia.
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  • Minahasa Hooded Pitta (Pitta sordida forsteni). North Sulawesi, Indonesia.
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  • This peculiar dwarf species of pitcher plant (Nepenthes glabrata) is found only in the mountains of Central Sulawesi.
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  • Net-winged beetle (Broxylus majeri). Central Sulawesi, Indonesia.
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  • A robber fly (family Asilidae) killed by parasitic fungus (Ophiocordyceps dipterigena). This fungus specializes in feeding on adult flies. After consuming the interior of its host the cream-colored fruiting bodies emerge and release spores to infect new insects. North Sulawesi, Indonesia.
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  • Chloridolum promissum. A beautiful longhorn beetle from the rainforest of Central Sulawesi.
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  • Pitcher plant (Nepenthes pitopangii). Central Sulawesi, Indonesia.
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  • Nepenthes eymae, a pitcher plant with highly dimorphic pitchers found on the lower and upper parts of the vine.  Shown here are the upper pitchers.  It is endemic to the higher mountains of Central Sulawesi.
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  • Damselfly (Neurobasis kaupi). Central Sulawesi, Indonesia.
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  • Flightless tiger beetle (Tricondyla sp.). South Sulawesi, Indonesia.
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  • Dendrobium vogelsangii. Endemic to Sulawesi, this beautiful orchid grows both epiphytically and on open grassy ridges in the mountains of the central part of the island. It was described in 2000.
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  • This miniature orchid (Bulbophyllum amauroloma) grows on small branches in the understory of mossy montane forest. It is endemic to the island of Sulawesi.
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  • Sulawesi Wart Frog (Limnonectes larvaepartus), a recently described species endemic to Sulawesi that is unique in having both internal fertilization and giving birth directly to tadpoles. Gorontalo, Sulawesi, Indonesia.
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  • At only 12cm in length, the Sulawesi Dwarf Kingfisher (Ceyx fallax) is one of the smallest kingfishers. It is a bird of the forest, feeding on small lizards and insects, and is endemic to Sulawesi and a few offshore islands, although scarce and patchily distributed. Gorontalo, Sulawesi, Indonesia.
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  • Sulawesi Babirusa (Babyrousa celebensis). Gorontalo, Sulawesi.
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  • The rare and enigmatic Babirusa (Babyrousa celebensis) occurs only on Sulawesi and a few neighboring islands. Adult males have four conspicuous tusks which are formed from their elongated canine teeth. Gorontalo, Sulawesi, Indonesia.
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  • At only 12cm in length, the Sulawesi Dwarf Kingfisher (Ceyx fallax) is one of the smallest kingfishers. It is a bird of the forest, feeding on small lizards and insects, and is endemic to Sulawesi and a few offshore islands, although scarce and patchily distributed. Gorontalo, Indonesia.
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  • Endemic to Sulawesi and the Sula Islands, the Sulawesi Black Pigeon (Turacoena manadensis) inhabits coastal, lowland, and hill forests. Gorontalo, Indonesia.
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  • The endemic Sulawesi Warty Pig (Sus celebensis) occurs in a variety of habitats ranging from lowland to montane rainforest. Although its only natural predator is the Reticulated Python (Python reticulatus), its populations across the island have been in decline due to habitat loss. Gorontalo, Indonesia.
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  • The Diabolical Nightjar (Eurostopodus diabolicus) produces such an eerie call that local people in Sulawesi hold the superstitious belief that it is a demonic entity, hence its name. The life history of this rare bird is very poorly known as until recently only a single specimen had ever been found. Like other nightjars it rests by day on the ground, using its superb camouflage to escape detection from predators. Central Sulawesi, Indonesia.
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  • Bronzeback (Dendrelaphis terrificus). Gorontalo, Sulawesi, Indonesia.
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  • Drosera ultramafica. This recently (2011) described sundew species occurs on ultramafic mountains in Borneo, Sulawesi, Sumatra, and Palawan.  Like other sundews it is insectivorous and traps prey by means of its sticky mobile tentacles. Sabah, Malaysia (Borneo).
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