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Orang Utans of Borneo These magnificant "men of the forest' are funny, charming, playfull and sadly, disappearing. At Semenggoh and Sepilok the fight goes on to protect these magnificant apes borneo wildlife • orang utans • orang utan viewing • wildlife tours borneo • orang utans sabah
Another New Species for Borneo Genetic analysis comfirms the clouded leopard on Borneo is separate species. Total new species found on the island is 52 in just one year. And over 400 in the last decade borneo rainforest • clouded leopard • biodiversity • deforestation • habitat loss
Saving Biodiversity in Sarawak Australian scientists are assisting the Sarawak State Government in a visionary Planted Forests Project that will provide income from trees and protect biodiversity. saving biodiversity in sarawak • tree plantations to protect borneo’s endangered en • planted forests project in borneo • csiro’s forestry division assisting the malaysian • acacia mangium from papua new guinea and queenslan
The Orangutans of Borneo Volunteering to help the Orangutan Foundation International follow and annotate the interaction between wild orangutans was quite an adventure. Especially when my guide was part of the feared Dyak tribe. orangutan • travel • volunteer • borneo • research
Experience Borneo wildlife A secret garden teeming with undiscovered wildlife lies in the eastern basin of the Malaysian state of Sabah. kinabatangan • secret garden • borneo • wildlife • floodplain
"Culture" or "How I Spotted Cannibals" I sometimes hesitate to talk about culture, as everyone seems to have a different idea of what it is. “Oh, you study culture?” people say, imagining me and a group of wildly decorated cannibals standing around the pot as if it were the local water-cooler. Actually, even those with fairly sophisticated ideas of the concept often don’t realize that culture can fit into a split second, cracking open the world into a rich spectrum of practices and beliefs. If there is one message you take away from this, it is that culture is everything, defining every moment of human existence from conception to the afterlife. culture • cannibals • sarawak • iban • concept of culture
Orang-utans Face a Bleak Future as Indonesian Fires Destroy Habitat orang-utan, orangutan, Indonesia, forest fires, Borneo, rainforest, endangered species, Malaysia orang-utan • orangutan • indonesia • forest fires • borneo
Return of the Haze Indonesia is burning again. What is the government doing about it? What can it? asia • capitalism • democracy • corporation • japan
Durian Fruit: The King of Fruit Durian Fruit can best be described as having a succulent, creamy filling but smelling like stinky socks - don't let that dissuade you from trying it. durian fruit • durian • stinky fruit • king of fruit • thailand
Malaysian Penan Catch 22. The Malaysian government has refused to grant land rights to the Sarawak Penan until they agree to settle in sedentary colonies, renouncing a nomadic lifestyle. asian indigenous • malaysian indigenous • sarawak forest • sarawak people • borneo indigenous
The Marang: an Exotic Fruit of Southeast Asia The Marang fruit, also known as Tarap, is for the adventurous foodie or for those who simply like exotic delicious-tasting eats from Southeast Asia. marang fruit • marang • tarap • exotic southeast asian fruit • philippine fruit
New Clouded Leopard Discovered On March 14, the World Wildlife Fund announced discovery of a new species of clouded leopard in Borneo and Sumatra. wild cat • leopard • clouded leopard • borneo • sumatra
James Brooke Rajah of Sarawak For 100 Years the White Rajahs Ruled Sarawak. They prevented the natives from being exploited but in so doing caused them to fall behind the rest of the British Empire. james brooke • white rajah • sarawak • james brooke rajah • rajah of sarawk
Barramundi Barramundi are one of the many fish that inhabit the waters of Indonesia. Take a look at the life of a barra in this special article for the Fishing Around the World Event. barramundi • indonesia • australia • fishermen • fishing
Land snail diversity in tropical rainforests Tropical rainforests are known to harbor an extremely rich diversity of insect and plant species. But what about snails? species • diversity • habitat • tropical rainforest • snail
Brunei, Unique in S.E. Asia While other countries rush to join the materialistic world, Brunei determines to hold on to its non-polluted rainforests and rivers, its flora and fauna and way of life. brunei darussalam • borneo • malay culture • economics of brunei • brunei museum
The Four Elephant Species Four species of elephant are recognized as DNA shows two species are different from the Asian and African. All are endangered largely due to habitat destruction and loss. asian elephant • african elephant • borneo pygmy elephant • forest elephant • habitat destruction and loss
Gibbon Rehabilitation in Indonesia Rescue, rehabilitation and reintroduction of lesser apes in Borneo and Sumatra raises awareness of illegal trade and habitat issues that threaten Indonesia's lesser apes. kalaweit gibbons and siamang conservation program • indonesia's lesser apes • borneo • sumatra • rare primate rehabilitation and release
Indonesia’s Endangered Orangutan Orangutans threatened by palm oil plantations, habitat loss from logging and mining. Females killed and eaten and babies taken for pet trade. Reforestation may save them. endangered orangutan • great ape species • illegal pet trade • deforestation • palm oil plantations
Quick travel guide: Indonesia Visitors can find island paradises, big cities, Bahasa Indonesia, jungles, orang-utans, Hindu temples, Monkey Forests and more in the world's biggest Islamic nation. indonesia • java • travel • bali • jakarta
Singapore Airlines new Airbus. The new Airbus offering luxury suites takes off for Oz after delivery in October, business-class only on non-stop flights to L.A. and New York, SIA takes flying upmarket. singapore based tiger airways • brunei • borneo • singapore airlines • los angels and new york
The Kelabit Highlands Malaysia A mere seventy years ago the Kelabit people were an isolated tribe of fierce and feared head hunters. Today it's their hospitable reputation that attracts visitors. kelabit highland tours • sarawak jungle treks • borneo tours • head hunters • wildlife tours malaysia
Wildlife Safaris: Where to Go There's no point racing off to Indonesia to see wildebeeste, or to the Seychelles to see Orang-Utans. Monkeys bathing in hot-spings? Komodo Dragons? Here they are. monkeys bathing in hot springs on japanese island • orang-utans in sabah malaysia • borneo • sumatra • komodo dragons
An Interview with Linda Spalding An interview with writer and editor Linda Spalding, editor of the literary journal <i>Brick</i> and the partner of Michael Ondaatje, about her 1998 book <i>The Follow</i>. linda spalding • birute galdikas • orangutans • follow • key porter
Schooner for Hire in Langkawi The Raja Laut is a beautiful, traditionally built wooden schooner, perfect for 12 guests who want to cruise Western Malaysia and the Andaman Sea in style schooner • classic schooner • langkawi • malaysia • western malaysia
Brunei Darussalam - Asian Kingdom of Peace The small size of the Asian kingdom of Brunei Darassalam, located on the Northern Shore of Borneo, means that its nature, culture and heritage are all within easy reach. unspoilt asian kingdom of brunei • rainforest bruneu • night golf brunei • bruneu borneo • shopping malls in brunei
Costa Cruises in Hong Kong Costa Cruises will operate nine two-week voyages around southeast Asia this year, combining culture, wildlife, shopping and adventure asia cruising • east asia cruising • southeast asia cruising • costa cruises • costa crociere
East Asian Low Cost Flights Budget carriers fly from/to Malaysia and Vietnam as Asia fights for tourists. Air AsiaX launches in July and is expected to become a major player in the Asia field. visit malaysia year 2007 • 50th anniversary of malaysia's independent from br • asian low-cost airlines • bangkok airways • cheap air flights
Top 10 Most Lovable Survivors Survivor is full of "rats and snakes," but also has lovable contestants that you want to root for and hug. Here's the Top 10 most likeable castaways. survivor contestant • reality tv show • rupert boneham • cbs • survivor: borneo
Indonesian Wildlife Threatened Again Indonesians are eating their wildlife into extinction. indonesia • wildlife • endangered species • jakarta • yogyakarta
Spicy Malaysian Food Deliciously spicy Malaysian food merges the best Chinese, Thai and Indian dishes to create a unique melting pot of flavours. malaysian • malaysia • spicy food • nyonya • nonya
An Interview with Linda Spalding, Part Two Part two of an interview with writer and editor Linda Spalding, editor of the literary journal <i>Brick</i> and the partner of Michael Ondaatje, about her 1998 book <i>The Follow</i>. linda spalding • michael ondaatje • birute galdikas • orangutan
Louis L'Amour Story Is A Diamond Among Television Movies
Viewers looking for adventure will enjoy “Louis L’Amour’s The Diamond of Jeru” on USA; This week in television history remembers "St. Elsewhere"; Check out the website of the week. usa network • louis l’amour • the diamond of jeru • keith carradine • billy zane
Malaysia Travel Facts & Trivia Information on Raja Brooke, Batu & Niah Caves, Borneo, Melaka's Stadhuys, Gunung Mulu National Park, Petronas Towers Skybridge & the Hindu Shrine. malaysia travel facts • melaka trivia • petronas towers skybridge • history of kuala lumpur • raja brooke
Survivor Fun Facts Do you love "Survivor" like I do? Do you know who's who and what's what? Let's discover some "Survivor" fun facts together, shall we? jenna morasca • terry dietz • rupert boneham • tom westman • brian heidik
Countdown to June 7 The countdown to June 7 is on, and even though Indonesia is entering its winter, the temperature in Jakarta won't be dropping. jason gottlieb • east asian politics • indonesia • suharto • sukarno
Rafflesia Arnoldii The largest flower in the world comes from a leafless plant from Mayla. It’s a parasitic plant that has grapevine like roots and a fleshy flower which is the only part of the plant that appears above the ground. The flower is approximately three foot across and can weigh up to five pounds. rafflesia arnoldii • parasitic plant • flower blooms • seeds • tetrastigma
Wild, Wonderful Aroids-Part 3-Amorphophallus Hark all squeamish prudes! This genus is not for you. It is, however, for all with an eye for detail who love extraordinary plants. shade • shade garden • shade gardening • gardening in shade • perennials
Animal Cruelty: International Crusades Many people and organizations worlwide are making an effort to protect animals from cruelty and neglect. The effort is not limited to only one part of the world. cruelty • shelter • animals • consumption • violations
Beginning Research in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea Links that will help you start your ancestral research in these countries of islands. indonesian genealogy • indonesia genealogy • new guinea genealogy • papua new guinea genealogy
Beginning Research in Malaysia and Singapore Traveling down into the South China Sea, I found some great places to start your research. singapore genealogy • malaysian genealogy
Cheap Flights in East Asia MAS plans to encourage tourists from China, India, Europe and Australia by linking them with Penang and Langkawi, while Tiger Airways opens a cheap route to Brunei. malaysia airlines • airasia • airasiax • penang and langkawi • kuala lumpur
Improving Saltwater Results Part I: Gear Gearing up for Saltwater. fishing • saltwater • equipment • portable
The Asian Leopard Cat A bit of information about the Asian Leopard. cat • leopard • asian • pet • docile
Charles Brooke, Rajah of Sarawak Charles, the nephew of James Brooke, the first White Rajah, took a deep interest in the welfare of the people of Sarawak by fighting slavery and abolishing headhunting. charles brooke • charles anthoni brooke • white rajah • sarawak • margaret de windt
Charles Vyner Brooke of Sarawak The last White Rajah of Sarawak continued the progressive works of his father until the Japanese invaded in 1941. charles vyner brooke • charles brooke • white rajah • sarawak • japanese invasion sarawak
Discover Malaysia Whether it's island beaches, magical reefs or lush tropical jungles, you just need to come to one country to find them all. malaysia • malaysia rainforest • tropical island • island holiday • ecotourism
DVDs in Asian Malls A primer for new buyers and collectors. asian malls • pirated dvd • bootlegged dvd • dvd player • vcd |
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