October 11, 2015

Wonders and Wildlife of Borneo

Pacific Traveler Stories Wildlife & Natural History

Does Borneo live up to its reputation as a pristine tropical sanctuary? Absolutely!

A collage of eight images featuring: a person kayaking in a forested river, a green snake, a brown insect on a light, a green insect on a leaf, the bountiful entrance to a cave in Borneo, a forest clearing with water, a cicada on someone's hand, and a beetle perched on wood. — Jungle meanderings, pit vipers and all // Bug-eyed in Borneo! Including the massive wine bug, orchid mantis, Weevil Knievel (previously undescribed), and a crazy-loud cicada. Perhaps not all scientific names…

Left image: People on a boat wearing life jackets in a river surrounded by the bountiful forests of Borneo. Right image: Calm river with floating debris and trees on both sides. — Afloat in Mulu National Park, under a floppy hat, sporting a big smile // Kinabatangan River vista

A scenic view of Borneo's mountainous coastline next to the ocean on the left. On the right, a group of baby sea turtles thrive in a bountiful sandy enclosure. — View from Bohey Dulang out into Tun Sakaran Marine Park in Sabah // Hatchling green sea turtles

A close-up of a lizard on a branch is juxtaposed with the misty, lush landscape of Bountiful Borneo's forested area. — Agamid lizard // Morning mist across the jungle

Wooden houses on stilts line a bountiful tropical shoreline in Borneo, with palm trees in the background and clear water in the foreground. — Kalapuan Village

A close-up of a green tropical fruit on the left. On the right, wooden structures on stilts rise from a calm, vast body of water under a clear sky, capturing the bountiful beauty of Borneo. — Pandanus fruit // Bajau Laut sea-gypsy stilt village

A group of people posing by a large tree in a lush forest reminiscent of Borneo, and on the right, a person standing on a suspension bridge amid bountiful green foliage. — Group shot in the jungle // In the Mulu treetops

Here’s to crazy diversity and jungle fun with this fabulous WT group.

-Photos and text by WT Trip Leader Karin Betts, Borneo Expedition