Wildlifeof Sulawesi
Wildlife in Kendari Lowland Forest
Southeast Sulawesi
A patch of lowland forest less than an hour from Kendari city. A 2025 mammal-watching expedition spent two days here for Booted Macaques and a rodent community that included a possible new species of ranee mouse and a rat not recorded by scientists for 100 years. A bat cave from the Second World War era adds roundleaf bats, tomb bats and fruit bats.
Highlights
- Booted Macaques, shy but seen in several groups
- Rodents by night, including possible undescribed species
- The 'Japanese' cave for bats
Top wildlife targets
Trip reports from here
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Quick answers
- What wildlife can you see in Kendari Lowland Forest?
- Top wildlife targets in Kendari Lowland Forest include Hoffmann’s Rat, Black-bearded Tomb Bat and Sulawesi Fruit Bat. Highlights: Booted Macaques, shy but seen in several groups.
- Where is Kendari Lowland Forest?
- Kendari Lowland Forest is in Southeast Sulawesi, Sulawesi (about -4°, 122.5°).
- What are the highlights of Kendari Lowland Forest?
- Booted Macaques, shy but seen in several groups, Rodents by night, including possible undescribed species and The 'Japanese' cave for bats.
- Are there trip reports for Kendari Lowland Forest?
- Yes: Sulawesi Expedition 2025: a 16-day mammal-watching mega trip.