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India's Most Secretive Feline: What Science Has Actually Documented About the Clouded Leopard

A Cat That Rewrote the Anatomy of ClimbingThe clouded leopard's canine teeth are the longest, relative to skull size, of any living cat on earth. That single biological fact has been confirmed, measured, and published, and it is one of the few things about this animal that science can state…

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Oldest wild Sunda clouded leopard caught on camera

Newly-released camera trapfootage from a recentstudy captures the oldest wild Sunda clouded leopard ever recorded, an 8.5-year-old female in Malaysian Borneo's rainforests, offering a glimpse into the life of one of the world's most elusive wild cats.

Bangkok Post

Provocation, ruin and empire: your guide to the 2026 Miles Franklin shortlist

Australian fiction has long been interested in the relationship between the local and the global – and the six books shortlisted for this year’s Miles Franklin Award are no exception. They range across time and place, from Tasmania to Malaysian Borneo and the Middle East. And they engage with histories…

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In 1971, Biruté Galdikas entered Borneo’s rainforest to study orangutans; more than 50 years later, her foundation has helped return over 1,000 to the wild

Biruté Galdikas began studying wild orangutans in Borneo's challenging rainforests in 1971. She established Camp Leakey, which became a site for long-running orangutan research studies. Her work significantly expanded global understanding of orangutan behavior and their ecological importance. Galdikas later founded the Orangutan Foundation International for conservation and rehabilitation efforts.…

The Times of India

Indonesia is building a brand-new capital in the Borneo jungle to replace sinking Jakarta

Deep in the rainforest of Indonesia's Borneo island, construction crews are building an entirely new capital city called Nusantara, a project driven by a problem the current capital simply cannot outrun, the ground beneath Jakarta is sinking. Jakarta, now the world's most populous city with more than forty million people…

The Times of India

It’s raining cats in Malaysia: The story of ‘Operation Cat Drop’

As the title suggests, Operation Cat Drop appears to be a fairy tale. However, it really took place in the 1950s when a series of bizarre occurrences in Borneo resulted in cats being dropped from aeroplanes. The whole incident started with an innocent intention to help solve an environmental issue…

The Times of India

13 camera traps, 6.5 years, and 1 rare clouded leopard: Photography once again helps wildlife conservation as researchers set a record for the longest a single animal has been studied

Scientists have tracked an individual Sundra clouded leopard for over 6 years using a network of camera traps on Borneo as part of a wider 15 year study

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Birutė Galdikas: The last of the ‘angels’ in primatology’s most extraordinary chapter

Primatologist Birutė Galdikas died on March 24, 2026, and an era of science that began in the forests of Tanzania, Rwanda and Borneo studying humanity’s closest living relatives more than half a century ago is coming quietly to a close. Her passing marks more than the loss of a scientist…

The Conversation

Seen but not forgotten: How citizen science helps document biodiversity in remote Borneo villages

When I, Erik Meijaard, worked as a wildlife consultant for a timber concession in Borneo, I often chatted with the logging truck drivers — and quickly realised that some of them knew far more about local wildlife populations than the company’s own biodiversity teams.

The Conversation

Tour guide reaches into the river to grab something. Seconds later, he’s dragged underwater in a fight for his life

That’s an encounter he will never forget.

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Indonesian rescuers find helicopter crash site on Borneo and recover 1 body so far

Indonesian authorities say a rescue team has reached the site of a helicopter crash on Borneo and recovered one body

The Independent UK

Rescuers search for helicopter that went missing in Indonesia's Borneo

Search and rescue teams in Indonesia are searching for a helicopter that went missing over the forests of Borneo with eight people on board a day before

The Independent UK

Malaysia's Dayaks Mark Rice Harvest End With Colourful Parade

Dressed in colourful costumes, some sporting feathered headgear and traditional swords, several thousand of Malaysia's ethnic Dayak people paraded in the streets of Sarawak state on Borneo island Saturday to celebrate the ending of the rice harvest season.

International Business Times

Woman left corporate job in Slough behind for life diving with sharks in Borneo

Jo Swann never dreamed two decades ago that she would be living in Malaysia

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A Bornean orangutan on a fearless quest for figs: Tim Laman’s best photograph

‘While it was dark, I climbed up and put remote control cameras in the tree. I’d never have got the shot if I’d been up there. An orangutan always knows you’re there’

The Guardian - UK

Birdwatch: a close encounter with a flying rhino in Borneo

Even among other sightings including orangutans, the rhinoceros hornbill was the highlight of the trip

The Guardian - UK

Phil Wang looks back: ‘Being the only East Asian person on the bill, there was a real thrill in defying people’s expectations’

The standup comedian on growing up in Borneo and Bath, living like Batman at Cambridge, and his lifelong fascination with wrestling

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I set out to photograph Borneo's lesser-known nocturnal wildlife. Here's how I got on

Rémi Vacher on an expedition to the island, where he chose to photograph its rainforest nightlife

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Green Borneo Kratom

With so many different strains on the market, choosing the right kratom for you can be a little overwhelming. While you may have a rough idea of the different types and strains, there are some popular varieties that are well worth exploring further. ...

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Red Horn Kratom

Most people have heard of kratom these days, it receives regular media coverage and it's a hot topic for discussion on the internet. But, there are still misconceptions to overcome and it's fair to say that many people are confused about kratom. ...

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White Borneo vs. White Maeng Da: What’s The Difference?

White Borneo and White Maeng Da are two distinct strains of kratom, each with its own unique characteristics and effects. While both are known for their energizing and stimulating properties, it's important to understand their unique traits to make ...

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Green Borneo Kratom: Effects, Benefits, Dosage & More

Many people struggle with issues like low energy, poor mood, and chronic pain and are looking for a natural solution to help them feel better. Green Borneo Kratom is an excellent choice, offering a harmonious blend of stimulating and relaxing ...

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Health In Harmony's Chainsaw Buyback Program Saves Borneo's Rainforests

Learn how Health in Harmony's innovative approach in Borneo is combating deforestation and supporting sustainable livelihoods and healthcare for local comm...

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Everyone's sleeping on Netflix's latest crime thriller movie, but I loved its 'Danish murder mystery in Borneo' vibe

Give me a new mystery movie with the detective from Borderless Fog every year and I'll watch it on Netflix on day one.

International Business Times

Unfinished Business: Indonesia's New Capital Has Long Way To Go

It was supposed to be the jewel in the crown of the 10-year presidency of Joko Widodo, but Indonesia's capital-to-be, carved out of dense jungle in Borneo, is a vast building site just weeks before being due to open.

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