# Macaca Nigra Project (MNP)

> Research and conservation education project on crested black macaques in Tangkoko Nature Reserve, North Sulawesi.

Source: https://panduanhewan.org/en/organisations/macaca-nigra-project/ · Updated 25 September 2026 · English · Bahasa Indonesia: https://panduanhewan.org/id/organisasi/macaca-nigra-project/
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**Review status:** Official-source summary; not an organisational audit.

## Published focus

The Macaca Nigra Project (MNP) states that it has studied the biology and habitat of the crested black macaque (Macaca nigra) since 2006 while supporting its protection in the wild. Its website describes MNP as a collaboration between two Indonesian universities and several European education and research institutions, working closely with the local conservation agency. Its work centres on Tangkoko Nature Reserve, Bitung.

## Understanding its work

The website describes long-term data collection on macaque demography, reproduction and behaviour, along with projects by students and researchers from several countries. Its conservation team is described as patrolling, removing snares and reporting illegal activity to rangers. Its education branch, Tangkoko Conservation Education, runs school sessions, a science camp and environmental events in the Bitung area.

## Before you contact

Most programme pages on the site refer to activities in 2021–2022, while the latest annual report available covers 2024; ask what is currently running. Use the email address on the official website for questions about research, placements or education. Evidence of hunting or trade in yaki should be reported to BKSDA North Sulawesi. Inclusion here is not a partnership or a funding recommendation.

## Available evidence

| Dimension | Status | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Identity and official website | Identity as published by the organisation; not independent verification. | 2026-09-25 |
| Registration and legal form | Not independently checked against the applicable registry. | — |
| Contact ownership and confirmation | The official website is the starting point; phone and contact ownership have not been directly confirmed. | — |
| Service area and service focus | Programmes and areas summarised from the official website; capacity, hours and animal acceptance are unconfirmed. | 2026-09-25 |
| Dated activity reporting | Reporting periods, counting methods and reported outcomes have not been assessed. | — |
| Financial reporting | The availability, period and scope of financial reports have not been checked. | — |
| Independent audit | Auditor, period, report and audit scope have not been verified. | — |

Official website: https://macaca-nigra.org/

## Sources & references

1. [Macaca Nigra Project — Home](https://macaca-nigra.org/)
2. [Macaca Nigra Project — Conservation](https://macaca-nigra.org/conservation/)
3. [Mongabay Indonesia — Mathilde Chanvin: Mengubah Masa Depan Lewat Pendidikan Konservasi (2016)](https://mongabay.co.id/2016/06/29/mathilde-chanvin-mengubah-masa-depan-lewat-pendidikan-konservasi/)

## Keep exploring

- [Crested black macaque](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/crested-black-macaque/)
- [Volunteering for Animals](https://panduanhewan.org/en/guides/volunteering-for-animals/)

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Cite: PanduanHewan. (2026). Macaca Nigra Project (MNP). PanduanHewan.org. https://panduanhewan.org/en/organisations/macaca-nigra-project/