Articles related to "Borneo"



Saving the Rain Forests of Borneo
Borneo is an island initially torn apart by its human history; today Borneo may face a bigger loss with the destruction of its rain forests and subsequent plant life.
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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
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Exploring Borneo's Mount Kinabalu
Malaysian Borneo is off Southeast Asia's beaten tourist track, but it has much to offer the adventurous traveler, including a two-day tropical trek up Mount Kinabalu.
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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.
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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
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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.
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"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.
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Creating New Homes for Orangutans in Borneo
Teaching Indonesian villagers how to care for and grow tree seedlings instead of chopping trees down, means endangered orangutans gain new areas of forest to live in
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Experience Borneo wildlife
A secret garden teeming with undiscovered wildlife lies in the eastern basin of the Malaysian state of Sabah.
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Orang-utans Face a Bleak Future as Indonesian Fires Destroy Habitat
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Return of the Haze
Indonesia is burning again. What is the government doing about it? What can it?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Environmental Outlook for the Orangutan Habitat
The orangutan habitat is confined to the rainforests of Borneo and Sumatra. The environmental damage to the habitat could lead to the extinction of the orangutan.
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New Clouded Leopard Discovered
On March 14, the World Wildlife Fund announced discovery of a new species of clouded leopard in Borneo and Sumatra.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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Geography of Southeast Asia
Lying between the continents of Asia and Australia, Southeast Asia is an area with a rich geography, a rich history, and a varied culture.
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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.
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Hill Tribes of North West Thailand
Off the beaten track in Mae Hong Son Province visit Shan, Lisu, Karen and Lahu villages as well as a system of limestone caverns dotted with coffin caves.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Australian Commandos' Secret War
A.B. Feuer thrills readers with the riveting history of Australia's elite commando units during World War II.
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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.
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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>.
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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
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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.
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Costa Cruises in Hong Kong
Costa Cruises will operate nine two-week voyages around southeast Asia this year, combining culture, wildlife, shopping and adventure
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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.
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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.
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History of the Lanfang Republic
The Lanfang Republic was a little-known state in modern-day Indonesia. It was the first republic in Asia.
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Badger
Meet the badger and some of his family members.
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Indonesian Wildlife Threatened Again
Indonesians are eating their wildlife into extinction.
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Meet The Rumored Men of Survivor 20
Premiering in February 2010, Survivor's twentieth edition will feature some of the best players and most memorable characters reunited in a tenth-anniversary special.
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Meet The Rumored Women of Survivor 20
Premiering in February 2010, Survivor's twentieth edition will feature some of the best players and most memorable characters reunited in a tenth-anniversary special.
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Survivor 20 Looks to be Heroes vs. Villains
Heroes and villains to square off in Survivor's twentieth season, which marks the show's tenth anniversary and could be the biggest and boldest edition yet!
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Developing Countries and Wildlife Management
The biggest challenges of conservation in developing countries are more often not technical in nature. It is mainly an array of economic, political and social factors.
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Spicy Malaysian Food
Deliciously spicy Malaysian food merges the best Chinese, Thai and Indian dishes to create a unique melting pot of flavours.
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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>.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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Review - Uncharted 2: Among Thieves (PS3)
Our premier fortune seeker and treasure hunter returns to unlock the secrets of Shambhala in one of the most anticipated titles of the year
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