The Manado Anoa Breeding Center is the sole conservation center for the endangered species. IUCN estimates 2,499 anoas left on Sulawesi.
Tag: North Sulawesi
Wildlife trade in North Sulawesi and the threat of zoonosesÂ
North Sulawesi has a high risk of disease transmission from wild animals to domestic livestock and humans. Apart from the rich biodiversity of the island, the local habit of meat consumption exposes communities to zoonotic diseases.
Rabies: How a lack of public awareness drives deaths in North Sulawesi
North Sulawesi is an endemic area of rabies and boasts the highest number of deaths in Indonesia. Dog population that exceeds the number of vaccines and low public awareness are to blame for the prevalence of the disease.