Among the lush forest canopy, the silvery lutung (Trachypithecus cristatus) spends most of its life in the trees. This medium-sized primate can be found in coastal, mangrove, and riverine forests across Sumatra, Borneo, and Java, as well as parts of the southwestern...
Batang Toru forest
Four Ways Primate Mothers Raise Their Young in the Batang Toru Forest
Deep within the lush Batang Toru Forest, each primate species has its own unique way of ensuring the survival of future generations. For them, the forest is not only a place to find food, but also a learning environment where young primates develop essential skills,...
Discovering the Corpse Flower (Amorphophallus) at the Martabe Gold Mine
The Batang Toru Forest in North Sumatra is one of Indonesia's richest biodiversity hotspots. In addition to being home to the critically endangered Tapanuli orangutan, the forest supports a wide variety of endemic plant species, including the corpse flower from the...



