Bogani Nani Wartabone National Park is a national park covering about 2,871 kilometers (1,108 miles) on the Minahassa Peninsula of Sulawesi island, Indonesia. It was previously called Dumoga Bone National Park and was created in 1991. The park was renamed to honor Nani Wartabone, a local hero who helped drive the Japanese away from Gorontalo during World War II. The Wildlife Conservation Society has recognized this park as the most important place for protecting Sulawesi’s wildlife. It is home to many animals that are found only in Sulawesi.

Flora and fauna

Common plants found in the park include Piper aduncum, Trema orientalis, Macaranga species, and various orchids. Endangered plants in the park are the matayangan palm (Pholidocarpus ihur), Makassar Ebony, ironwood (Intsia spp.), yellow wood (Arcangelisia flava), and carrion flower (Amorphophallus companulatus).

The park is home to 24 mammal species, 11 reptile species, and 125 bird species. These include the endangered anoa and cinnabar hawk owl, a species first scientifically described in 1999 from a specimen collected in the park.

Larger animals in the park include babirusas and the Sulawesi warty pig.

The maleo megapode is native to the island and serves as the park’s mascot. Conservationists have successfully bred maleo birds in the park. By February 2012, about 3,300 birds had been released into their natural habitat. The Hungoyono camp in Bone Bolango is the largest maleo habitat, where conservationists have established four breeding sites. These birds typically require geothermal hot sand for breeding, which is available at the Hungoyono camp.