Borneo Stories & Articles
Ever wonder how it feels to catch sight of a pygmy elephant in one of the world's oldest rain forests? How about what it's like to photograph orangutans and vibrant birds as sunlight streams through the canopy? Find out in this collection of inspirational first-hand accounts of Borneo written by Nat Hab travelers and staff.
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Big Adventure on a Wild Island
Big Adventure on a Wild Island
—By Brad Josephs
The high-pitched calls of gibbons echo through the steamy valley and send chills down my spine. Gibbons live only in intact old-growth forests like this one in Danum Valley, deep in one of Asia’s most pristine wilderness regions. From our base...
The high-pitched calls of gibbons echo through the steamy valley and send chills down my spine. Gibbons live only in intact old-growth forests like this one in Danum Valley, deep in one of Asia’s most pristine wilderness regions. From our base...
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A Lifelong Love of Orangutans
A Lifelong Love of Orangutans
—By Lauren Deeley
I’m pretty sure my binoculars levitated to my face. I have no memory of holding them there but with what I can only describe as miraculous precision, the first thing I see is a massive, male orangutan lazing about in the branches. We watched him for what...
I’m pretty sure my binoculars levitated to my face. I have no memory of holding them there but with what I can only describe as miraculous precision, the first thing I see is a massive, male orangutan lazing about in the branches. We watched him for what...
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Wildlife Photos: Borneo's Up-Close Encounters
Wildlife Photos: Borneo's Up-Close Encounters
—By Kelley Ashford
Kelley Ashford's journey took her to the Kinabatangan River, the largest and longest river in the Malaysian state of Sabah, and the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Center, which is...
Kelley Ashford's journey took her to the Kinabatangan River, the largest and longest river in the Malaysian state of Sabah, and the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Center, which is...
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Traveler Story: Green Sea Turtles Hatching in Borneo
Traveler Story: Green Sea Turtles Hatching in Borneo
—By Jaime Lozano
The trip to Borneo was spectacular, and we enjoyed every minute. The orangutans were special, the insects out of this world, and the birds gave us a show every time, but the highlight of our trip was...
The trip to Borneo was spectacular, and we enjoyed every minute. The orangutans were special, the insects out of this world, and the birds gave us a show every time, but the highlight of our trip was...
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Nature Paradise & Conservation Awaits in Borneo: Top Wildlife Photos
Nature Paradise & Conservation Awaits in Borneo: Top Wildlife Photos
—By Peter Davis Krahenbuhl
Borneo, perhaps one of the last true nature paradise destinations, also happens to be the third largest island in the world and...
Borneo, perhaps one of the last true nature paradise destinations, also happens to be the third largest island in the world and...
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