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WILDLIFE OF BORNEO
Borneo's forests are highly biodiversity. According to WWF, the island is
estimated have at least 222 species of mammals (44 of which are endemic), 420
resident birds (37 endemic), 100 amphibians, 394 fish (19 endemic), and 15,000
plants (6,000 endemic) -- more than 400 of which have been discovered in surveys
since 1994.
Birds
Borneo is perhaps best known for its hornbills -- eight species are found on the
island. Large and noisy but also colorful and charismatic, hornbills have
remarkable nesting behavior where the female is sealed on a tree hollow during
the nesting period. At this time she is completely dependent on the male for
food -if he is captured or killed, the female and her offspring will die.
Mammals
As in most tropical rainforests, the vast majority of mammals on Borneo consist
of bats and rodents, which play important ecological roles -- including seed
dispersal and insect population control -- in the forest ecosystem.
There are 13 species of primates on the island, the best-known of which are the
orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus), proboscis monkey (Nasalis larvatus), gibbon (Hylobates
muelleri), and long-tailed macaque (Macaca fascicularis). Borneo is also home to
the banteng (Bos javanicus), a species of wild ox; the highly endangered
Sumatran rhinoceros (Dicerorhinus sumatrensis); the Asian elephant (Elephas
maximus), which is smaller in stature than mainland elephants; the Sambar deer (Cervus
unicolor), the clouded leopard (Neofelis nebulosa) and the sun bear (Helarctos
malayanus).
Orangutan
The Orangutan is a great ape with long arms and reddish brown fur. Orangutans
are presently found only in rainforests on Borneo and Sumatra, though they were
once widely distributed in southeast Asia (as far as southern China). Today
orangutans are highly endangered in the wild due to habitat loss (the
destruction of rainforests for logging and agriculture) and the illegal trapping
of baby orangutans for the pet trade. WWF estimates there were around 55,000
Bornean orangutans in 2004, but the number has since dropped largely as a result
of widespread forest fires and increased clearing for oil palm plantations. In
August 2006, the Wildlife Conservation Society-Indonesia Program said that
Indonesia's population of orangutans stands at 20,000, down from 35,000 in 1996.
Due to its slow rate of reproduction, environmental groups have warned that red
ape could go extinct in the wild without urgent conservation measures. Genetic
analysis has recently concluded that there are three subspecies of orangutan in
Borneo: Pongo pygmaeus morio, the Northeastern Borneo orang-utan, Pongo pygmaeus
wurmbii, the Central Borneo orang-utan and Pongo pygmaeus pygmaeus, the
Northwest Borneo orang-utan. For more on the orangutan, take a look at orangutan
articles and orangutan pictures
Proboscis monkey
The proboscis monkey lives only in the swampy lowland rainforests of coastal
areas of Borneo and the Mentawai Islands. These large monkeys are best known for
the male's large protruding nose. Proboscis monkeys are social animals, living
in groups of 10 to 32 individuals led by a single dominant male. The proboscis monkey is highly endangered
-- less than 7000 are thought to exist in the wild
Müller's Bornean Gibbon
Müller's Bornean Gibbon (Hylobates muelleri) is endemic to the island of Borneo,
inhabiting the northern and eastern part of the island. In the southwest of the
island it is replaced by the Agile Gibbon. Gibbon are a type of ape that live in
monogamous pairs. A couple's territory is usually defended by song. Like all
gibbon, Müller's Bornean Gibbon is characterized by the long arms which are used
to brachiate through the rainforest canopy. Müller's Bornean Gibbon eats fruit.
There are three subspecies: Müller's Gray Gibbon (Hylobates muelleri muelleri),
Abbott's Gray Gibbon (Hylobates muelleri abbotti), and the Northern Gray Gibbon
(Hylobates muelleri funereus).
Sun bear
The Sun Bear is the world's smallest bear at approximately 4 ft (1.2 m) in
length. It lives primarily in the tropical rainforests of southeast Asia.
Primarily nocturnal, the sun bear is omnivorous feeding on a variety of plants
and animals. Borneo has an endemic subspecies, Helarctos malayanus. Sun bears
are today threatened by habitat loss and poaching, both for meat and medicinal
purposes -- many Chinese believe sun bear parts have special healing powers. Sun
bear are listed by the IUCN as endangered and protected by CITES.
Clouded leopard
The clouded leopard is a medium-sized cat found throughout southeast Asia.
Recently (2002) added to the IUCN Red List, the clouded leopard is considered
"vulnerable" due to habitat desctruction and poaching for its coat. The clouded
leopard is also sometimes available as a delicacy on menus in southeast Asia.
Borneo has an endemic subspecies known as Neofelis nebulosa diardi.
ORANGUTAN AND REMOTE DESTINATION TRIP
•Get Ready for the Most wonderful experience of your life
•Orangutan wildlife Tour and Dayak Tribe Culture Exploring
•Duration : 10 Days - 9 Nights
•Starting : Daily
•Highlights : Orangutan feeding time, proboscis monkey, River safary, Dayak
Culture and tradition
•Start and Finish : Pangkalan Bun Airport - centre of Borneo
•Rate: Guaranteed Reasonable price if you are booking via this website.
ITINERARY
DAY 01 : Pangkalan Bun - Orangutan Reserved
Upon arrival at Pangkalan Bun Airport, you will be picked up and meet by our P.T
Korindo Network Lintas Raya local staff and transfer to the small town of Kumai
where you will board your boat, called a Kelotok, and meet your crew. The boat
is a traditional Klotok wooden river boat about 12m by 2m with a roof which
forms the upper deck where you can view the rain forest as it glides by. The
guide's team includes the boatman, a cook and expert guide. In the peaceful
afternoon we will slowly explore the quite river by the klotok while observe the
monkeys along the riverside. Dinner and overnight on the boat. simple mattress,
pillow, fine meals, bottled "mineral" water, mosquito net, kitchen, simple
toilet available on boat besides the familiar - helpful guides and boatmen. (D)
DAY 02 : Orangutan Reserved - Camp Leakey - Boat
After breakfast board the klotok to travel up river for about 2½ hours boating
and then up a side creek to Camp Leakey where the older orangutans are
reintroduced into the rain forest and also known as research center for
Orangutan. Trekking through tropical rainforest searching for wildlife, wild
orangutan, birds and other primate as well as tropical jungle plant. Back to the
boat for lunch then witness feeding time at 14.00 pm for old rehabilitation
orangutan given additional foods. Overnight on the boat. (B, L, D)
DAY 03 : Orangutan Reserved - Pondok Tangguy - Pesalat - Pangkalan Bun Hotel
After breakfast board the klotok to travel up the river for Pondok Tanguy, the
rehabilitation center for the new ex-captive orangutans, see feeding time at
09.00 am. continuing the trip to Pesalat replantation camp, See the process of
replantation project or take this opportunity to hike at forest. we could visit
village near by the park before proceed to boating down the river back to Kumai
and Pangkalan Bun. Overnight at Hotel Pangkalan Bun. (B, L, D)
DAY 04 : Pangkalan Bun Hotel - Bayat Dayak Village
After breakfast, straight to the speed boat harbor about 5 - 10 minutes away.
Please covered your valuable things with dry bags and put suntan lotion for sun
protection. We recommend also bring soft ear plugs as the sounds of speed boat
is so noisy. You will be boarding your speed boat on the Arut River before
change to the Lamandau River and Balantikan river. On the way you will pass some
villages, logging company and rapids. You will stop for lunch on the way. Upon
arrival at Bayat Village after 5 - 6 hours drive. Bayat is one between other
semi modern dayak village and also our starting point to the deep forest of
Borneo. Dinner and overnight at villager house. (B, L, D)
DAY 05 : Bayat Village - Kahingai Village
Breakfast at, then boat up the river by motorized canoe for almost one day
ride.In the wap up is the breathtaking souronding view of some traditional dayak
village and rain forest, challenching rapid. Lunch will be serve on the route.
Afternoon arrive Kahingai and overnight at villager house. (B, L, D)
DAY 06 : Kahingai - Moving Plantation
After breakfast, one day exploring the surrounding area of Kahingai, following
the trails up of the hill accompanied with our local expert to learn their live
such as hunting, set the trap, collecting the rattan and any other local peoples
activities. Lunch will cook as their way of cooking. Overnight in the forest
with tend. (B, L, D)
DAY 07 : Moving lantation - Kahingai Village
Take morning opportunity to surrounding the forest then proceed to get back to
Kahingai village overnight at village house. (B, L, D)
DAY 08 : Kahingai - Bayat - Bakonsu Village
Morning breakfast then boat down the river to Bayat village and proceed by speed
boat to take other different river to Bakonsu village. After dinner, they will
ringing their gong or one of their music instrument to gathering together for
this Horn Bill Dancing Party. Lots of people will join and you will be welcome
like a King & Queen. (B, L, D)
DAY 09 : Bakonsu - Pangkalan Bun
Morning breakfast sightseeing around the village observe of the remain of head
hunting expedition age then boat down following the stream to Pangkalan Bun.
Having farewell dinner with all the crew. Dinner and overnight at Pangkalan Bun
Hotel.
DAY 10 : Pangkalan Bun - Next Destination
Breakfast at your comfortable hotel, free at your own leisure until we escort
you airport for your onwards flight to jakarta or Bali. (B).
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