Borneo

Bornean orangutan female carrying her son. © Anup Shah/Getty

Virtual travel guide to Malaysian Borneo: wildlife to spot and best places to visit

The orangutan has the longest childhood dependence on its mother of any animal in the world being about seven years. During this period their offspring has much to learn including which fruits and other foods are suitable for their diet. © Ian Wood.

The Orangutan’s World

Giant centipedes prey on small spiders and cockroaches in the Gomantong Cave system. The species is equipped with a stinger – the venom is painful to humans, though not dangerous. © Emanuele Biggi and Francesco Tomasinelli.

Wildlife living in Borneo’s cave systems

Boheydulang Island, just off the North East coast of Borneo. © Nokuro/Shutterstock

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David Attenborough speaking at a World Land Trust event © David Bebber

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