Wildlife
Borneo is an amazing place to see wildlife. They have such a wide variety and some of the more endangered species on the planet live there. You can experience some really special wildlife encounters with excellent friendly guides. The Orangutan are what most people think of with Borneo and they are really amazing creatures, however there is also so much more to see. Bird Watchers will be delighted with the variety of species and colours on display all over Borneo.
Highlights
Orangutan
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It wouldn’t be a trip to Borneo without stopping to see the amazing orangutan. They are the largest tree climbing mammal in indonesia. Their numbers have been drastically reduced when 1/3 of the population died in the 1997/98 forest fires. They are currently classed as critically endangered on IUCN Red List. Orangutan are vital in the forest for seed dispersal.
Birds of Borneo
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If you love birds you have come to the right place! Borneo is full of exotic and beautiful birds like this Rhinoceros Hornbill. With over 270 species you are spoilt for choice and if you want something different 40 species are endemic to Borneo.
Wildlife at risk
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Borneo houses a high number of animals that are threatened on the IUCN Red List. There are a lot of endemic amphibians classed as endangered. The Borneo Bobcat is also classed as endangered and is one of the rarest cats in the world. Pygmy Elephants are also endangered and not commonly seen. If you are lucky to see an endangered species in Borneo it is important to remember how conservation efforts worldwide help to protect these species from extinction.
Other wildlife
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Where ever you look Borneo is filled with wildlife with over 390 Species of fish, 150 species of reptiles, 100 species of amphibians. In the mammal group there are 90 species of bats alone! There are also 12 species of primate and so much more.