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Yaki - New Naratif — Yaki, or Celebes Crested Macaques, are indigenous to the Manado and considered protected primates in Indonesia. They are also recognised as being critically endangered. Credit: Ronny Buol

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The Hunted Monkeys of Sulawesi

Wildlife reserves in Indonesia have become popular attractions to observe endangered species on the brink of extinction. But the very presence of these rescued animals shows how widespread the problem of illegal wildlife poaching and trade has become across the archipelago.

by Ronny Buol and Aisyah Llewellyn 1 March 201925 May 2021

Author: Ronny Buol Translator: Aisyah Llewellyn

Noldy, an employee at the Tasikoki Wildlife Rescue Center (PPS) in Manado, North Sulawesi, has been taking care of an orphan baby yaki. Every day, Noldy, who’s worked at Tasikoki PPS for 14 years, has to feed milk to the motherless animal.

“This is the first time I’ve taken care of a yaki baby. Usually only adult yaki are brought here,” Noldy tells New Naratif.

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Ronny Buol

Having worked as a journalist for the past 10 years and now managing local media Zonautara.com in North Sulawesi, Ronny worked at Kompas.com for 6 years. Also working as a freelance writer and photographer, Ronny covers environmental and conservation issues and often travels to various conservation locations in North Sulawesi. He's based in Manado, a city in North Sulawesi Province, Indonesia.

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Aisyah Llewellyn

Aisyah Llewellyn is a British freelance writer based in Medan, Indonesia. She is a former diplomat and writes primarily about Indonesian politics, culture, travel and food.

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