Lore Lindu National Park
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Lore Lindu National Park | |
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IUCN Category II (National Park) | |
Location | Sulawesi, Indonesia |
Area | 2,290 km² |
Established | 1982 |
Lore Lindu National Park is a forest preserve on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, in the province of Central Sulawesi. The area is 2,290 km² covering both lowland and montane forests with an altitude range of 200 – 2,610 m. Some of its more popular inhabitants include the Red-Knobbed Hornbill and the Giant Civet. 227 bird species have been observed in the park, 77 of which are endemic to Sulawesi. In addition to the rich wildlife, the park also contains stone megaliths dating from ca. 1300.