Wildlifeof Sumatra
Wildlife in Batang Toru Ecosystem
North Sumatra
The only remaining habitat of the Tapanuli orangutan (Pongo tapanuliensis), the world's most endangered great ape, described as a new species in 2017. The Batang Toru forest south of Lake Toba also supports Sumatran tigers, clouded leopards and a diverse forest bird community.
Highlights
- World's only wild Tapanuli orangutans
- Critically endangered species found nowhere else on Earth
- Remote forest with minimal tourism — access requires a guide and permit
- Rich bird list including Sumatran-endemic species
Top wildlife targets
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Quick answers
- What wildlife can you see in Batang Toru Ecosystem?
- Top wildlife targets in Batang Toru Ecosystem include Tapanuli Orangutan, Sumatran Tiger and Clouded Leopard. Highlights: World's only wild Tapanuli orangutans.
- Where is Batang Toru Ecosystem?
- Batang Toru Ecosystem is in North Sumatra, Sumatra (about 1.6°, 99.1°).
- What are the highlights of Batang Toru Ecosystem?
- World's only wild Tapanuli orangutans, Critically endangered species found nowhere else on Earth, Remote forest with minimal tourism — access requires a guide and permit and Rich bird list including Sumatran-endemic species.