Tangkoko National Reserve
Indonesia
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Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome, inquisitive minds, to the remarkable Tang-koh-koh Nature Reserve. Situated at the very northern edge of the sprawling island of Soo-lah-way-see, this protected area is an absolute marvel of evolutionary biology. …
Listen in the app2The Gateway of Bah-too-poo-tee and the Ranger's Path
As we venture further along this narrow, winding dirt trail, leaving the main gateway of the village of Bah-too-poo-tee behind us, the ambient temperature subtly drops under the protective shade of the magnificent canopy. Notice…
Listen in the app3Encountering the Celebes Crested Macaques
Stop here for a moment and direct your gaze toward that large fallen tree trunk just ahead. If we are quiet and incredibly fortunate, we might observe a troop of the iconic Celebes Crested Macaques. …
Listen in the app4The Avian Inhabitants: Hornbills and Owls
Let us briefly tear our gaze away from the forest floor and tilt our heads upward, peering deep into the complex architecture of the tropical canopy. The upper strata of the Tang-koh-koh forest host a phenomenal array of avian…
Listen in the app5The Wallace Line Manifest: The Bear Cuscus
As we continue our methodical trek through this tropical moist lowland forest, maintaining an altitude well below the reserve's maximum six-hundred-meter elevation, our expert guides are scanning the mid-canopy for a truly…
Listen in the app6Twilight at the Strangler Fig Trees
The atmosphere in the forest is beginning to shift dramatically. As midday fades and the late afternoon light takes on a deeper, golden hue, we find ourselves waiting near the massive, interwoven roots of the ancient strangler…
Listen in the app7The Realm of the Spectral Tarsier
Now that absolute darkness has descended upon the Tang-koh-koh reserve, our patience is about to be spectacularly rewarded. Illuminated only by the careful sweeps of the rangers' lights, we are searching for the true icon of this…
Listen in the app8Closing
As our extraordinary journey through the Tang-koh-koh Nature Reserve draws to a close and we make our way back toward the comforting glow of Bah-too-poo-tee village, it is imperative to pause and reflect on the magnitude of what…
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What is Tangkoko National Reserve?
Tangkoko National Reserve is a place in Indonesia with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Indonesia |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 1.5594, 125.1634 |
| Last updated |