Also See: Borneo, Page 2
Borneo, the third largest island in the world, has rich and diverse wildlife that has fascinated explorers and nature enthusiasts for centuries.
Also See: Borneo, Page 2
Divided among three countries, the area includes vast rain forests, stunning landscapes, and diverse wildlife. It’s also home to critically endangered species due to severe habitat loss due to excessive palm oil cultivation, hunting, and the illegal wildlife trade.
Borneo Key Feature and Locations
Rain Forests and Wildlife Areas:
- Biodiversity: Borneo’s rain forests are among the oldest in the world, home to a diverse range of wildlife, flora and fauna. They are part of the most biologically diverse areas on Earth.
- Protected Areas: Several national parks and wildlife reserves protect these rain forests, including Kinabalu Park, Crocker Range Park, and the Danum Valley Conservation Area.
Danum Valley Wildlife and Forest Conservation Area:
- Pristine Rainforest: One of the best-preserved areas of primary rainforest in Borneo.
- Wildlife: Home to endangered species like the orangutan, pygmy elephant, and clouded leopard.
Kinabatangan River:
- Borneo Wildlife Corridor: One of the best places in Southeast Asia for wildlife spotting, including proboscis monkeys, pygmy elephants, and a variety of bird species.
- River Cruises: Popular for wildlife viewing and photography.
Tabin Wildlife Reserve:
- Conservation: Focuses on the protection of all wildlife and large mammals such as the Bornean pygmy elephant.
- Hot Springs and Mud Volcanoes: Unique geological features within the reserve.
