Breeding Trials Tarsius

Protected wildlife


The last three years, the Center for Lore Lindu National Park, Central Sulawesi, endemic wildlife breeding test Tarsius. The result, Tarsius population increased significantly. The animals included in the priority order is not extinct by way of captivity.

"From the indicators of child Tarsius encounter around their habitat, breeding trials to significantly increase the population. Previously, officers in the field very rarely find holding Tarsius holding a baby," said Head of the Center for Conservation Technical Lore Lindu National Park Ahmad Yani, (18/02 / 2014) in Palu.

Tarsius is a primate that is often called the world's smallest monkey. 10-15 inches in length with an average weight of 80 grams. Food Tarsius various kinds of insects, especially grasshoppers. This tiny animals living in the banyan tree and bamboo groves.

There are nine types of Tarsius in the world, two of them were in the Philippines, Indonesia and the rest live in the forest habitat on the island of Sulawesi. In Lore Lindu National Park, there are two types of the most famous Tarsius, namely, Kera ghost (Tarsius tarsier) and pygmy Tarsius (Tarsius pumilus).
Location breeding trials (coaching habitat) in the village of Kamarora, District Nokilalaki, Sigi. Habitat coaching since 2005 and intensified since 2010, involving officials from local residents.

Ahmad Yani convey, in coaching habitat, the officers observed the mating cycle and behavioral patterns Tarsius. It is expected to add about Tarsius reference to facilitate permanent captivity. The animals included in the priority to be maintained so as not to become extinct.

Raimon, a field officer Lore Lindu National Park, declared, made Tarsius habitat coaching become so benign to interact with visitors, including for research.

Awareness of the existence of a Tarsius species endemic has increased. When they find Tarsius outside the National Park, they return it to the clerk.

In Lore Lindu National Park, endangered species that have been included in captivity is maleo (Macrocephalon maleo).