Searching for the BABIRUSA in Nantu forest Gorontalo, Sulawesi, Indonesia
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- Опубликовано: 11 ноя 2023
- In this episode of INDOWILD, I am travelling back through the province of Gorontalo to see the WHALE SHARK and the BABIRUSA otherwise know as the deer pig in Nantu Forest (hutan Nantu).
Gorontalo province was once part of North Sulawesi but is now its own province of Indonesia.
I am joined by my girlfriend Kezia and this is our first trip together on the motorbike.
Not far from the city is the whale shark beach which used to house a shrimp processing factory and the discarded parts of the shrimp were thrown into the water attracting the whale sharks. They are huge animals and it’s amazing to be able to swim with these gentle giants.
Now the factory is closed but the whale sharks are still here and this is now a tourist attraction. If you visit here then make sure you’re early because it does get busy.
After that we are heading to an old fort called Benteng Otinawa - this ancient structure was built in the 1600s but by whom?
Then it’s time to go to Hutan Nantu (Nantu Forest) and the famous Babirusa - this is the ONLY place in Indonesia where it’s possible to consistently see the Babrusa.
The babirusa is a type of wild pig/boar which is endemic to the islands of Sulawesi, buru, Togean and a few other small islands in the east side of the Wallace line.
It has unique tusks which grow out of its head. It’s a strange looking animal that only a mother could love.
The are very shy animals and are attracted to this area Because of the natural salt licks - the muddy swamp areas are filled with important electrolytes for the babi rusa’s diet.
Nantu Forrest is not a national park and you cannot just arrive and visit without organising with the rangers and police first. It’s quite a complicated process and it’s not cheap either.
The rangers couldn’t believe we come all this way over broken bridges, flooded roads and muddy tracks.
#whaleshark #gorontalo #babirusa
20minutes feels too short coz it’s Amazing scenery and well explained information Good job Sam, looking forward for CENTRAL SULAWESI
there is no need to question the condition of the road, especially to find something rare and epic. isn't that right Sam? part of the adventure.
I spend my childhood in Aceh province....and my fave playground is on seashore and the forest. That was the best time of my life.😊
This particular channel deserves MORE views ❤❤❤
That's the adventure, amazing journey with the road condition the unexpected, but it's worth it with the picture n video that you get and you share with us , thank you @SAM INDOWILD
Amazing trip in Gorontalo, next maybe you are interested in seeing Anoa, another Sulawesi endemic animal.
Terimakasih sudah ke cagar alam Nantu. Amazing melihat babi rusa di habitat ya.
Halo...i'm from Gorontalo. thank you for coming to gorontalo 🙏🙏
Terima kasih ❤❤🙏🙏🇮🇩🇮🇩
Tempat yang bagus. Untuk berkunjung kesana Gorontalo
Hammer i am from Hamburg Germany the movie is verry stunning i was 2016 in indonesia sumatra komodo .my next trip is sulawesi also the information about whale hai is ne nice Inspiration i will do the same trip the people are very friendly and helpfull .Top movie best regards from Germany Michael
I have watched a few of your videos and am enjoying your channel. You really went on an adventure to see the Babirusa which I had never ever heard of.
Awesome,Sulawesi is always be in my bucket list to visit
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As usual,absolutely stunning nature of Sulawesi and amazing video mate....cant wait fo the next one!
Video yang luar biasa..❤❤❤
You are amazing my friend, the real pleasure of life is freedom (Y)
Thankyou for showing us Babi Rusa.
This channel is so underrated. Tetap semangat bro.. nanti akan indah pada waktunya..
I liked the video before watching it because I knew it deserved it. Thanks for the videos, shared.