Minahasa Primate Species Profiles
Minahasa Primate Species Profiles
Minahasa, in the heart of northern Sulawesi, is home to some of the world’s most unique and elusive primates. These extraordinary mammals are not only fascinating to watch, but also vital to the health of the island’s ecosystems.
From the wide-eyed Gursky’s Spectral Tarsier leaping silently through the night, to the charismatic and endangered Celebes Crested Macaque, Minahasa’s forests are a sanctuary for species found nowhere else on Earth.
Why Learn About Minahasa's Primates?
Endemic Wonders – Many of these species are exclusive to Sulawesi, making them global treasures.
Conservation Urgency – Habitat loss and human activity threaten their survival.
Intelligent and Social – As fellow primates, they offer rare insights into our own evolutionary past.
Ready to meet Minahasa's wildest residents?
Explore the profiles below and fall in love with the forest’s quiet guardians.