{"id":10157,"date":"2021-03-31T15:29:42","date_gmt":"2021-03-31T14:29:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/?p=10157"},"modified":"2024-11-07T13:53:54","modified_gmt":"2024-11-07T13:53:54","slug":"best-rainforest-in-borneo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/archive.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/best-rainforest-in-borneo\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide to Borneo Rainforest"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”19002″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/12″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”10\/12″][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Your guide to the Borneo rainforest, focusing on Sabah and Sarawak in Malaysia. Everything you need to know and some more besides.<\/p>\n

Borneo Rainforest Facts
\nContinent: Asia
\nAge: 130 million years
\nArea: 183.68 million acres
\nSpecies: 15,000 plant, 1400+ insects, fish, mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians<\/p>\n

Where is the Borneo Rainforest?<\/h2>\n

Borneo, the third largest island in the world, was originally covered in thick forests, bogs, swamps and rivers. However, during advancements on the island during the 80s and 90s, the landscapes of Borneo underwent a dramatic change. Larger and more industrialised countries benefited from the flattening of rainforests, at a rate which the human race has never witnessed before.<\/p>\n

As a result of oil palm, peat fires, and timber harvest, the northern parts and much of southern Borneo\u2019s rainforests have disappeared. The remaining rainforest-covered areas lie to the north and north-eastern-most parts of the island.<\/p>\n

It would be tricky to categorically determine the best Borneo rainforest experience, as its ancient jungles span millions of hectares. As it is the most well-known, people often assume Danum Valley is the best rainforest experience in Borneo. However, there are many more places in which you can experience the island\u2019s dizzying array of flora and fauna with ease. So here we compare the best Borneo rainforests and the wildlife that call them home, so you can work out which are right for you.<\/p>\n

First, it is always important to remember that Borneo\u2019s remarkable rainforests are under threat from deforestation and developing palm oil plantations. For this reason, every rainforest experience we develop focuses on conservation and awareness. We believe that this sustainable approach not only benefits Borneo\u2019s natural habitats<\/a>\u00a0but makes for a far more enriching travel experience, too.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”7940″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Animals in the Borneo Rainforest<\/h2>\n

This rainforest in Borneo is famous for its biodiversity – in simple terms, just how many and how varied the species of animals and plants are in this mind-blowing place. Some of the world\u2019s most incredible ecosystems find their homes here, including peat swamps and heath forests, which provide a home for rare and beautiful creatures. Thousands of species of plants and trees have been discovered within the rainforest (so far), as well as hundreds of fish, birds, mammals, amphibians, and reptiles. Here are just some of the incredible creatures that thrive in Borneo\u2019s thick forests.<\/p>\n

Bornean Orangutan<\/h3>\n

With the separation of the habitats of Borneo from the rest of the world for millions of years, the species here are often totally unique to the island. The Bornean orangutan is just one example, having diverged from the Sumatran species around 400,000 years ago. These incredibly intelligent beings are critically endangered due to the ongoing threat to their habitats. With ETG, you can visit some of the best places to see Orangutans in Borneo<\/a> while keeping conservation in mind.<\/p>\n

Bornean Elephant<\/h3>\n

Having separated from the Asian Elephant species on the continent\u2019s mainland, Bornean elephants are again a subspecies unique to the island of Borneo. Differences can be seen not only in the appearance of these incredible creatures but also in their behavioural qualities. Noted to be rounder and smaller than mainland Indian Elephants, Bornean pygmy elephants<\/a> have shorter trunks and long tails.<\/p>\n

Bornean Rhinoceros<\/h3>\n

Also called the Sumatran rhinoceros, the Bornean rhinoceros is another creature that has lived in Borneo\u2019s rainforests for thousands of years. Critically endangered, this smaller species of Rhinoceros need space, water, mud, and 50kgs of leaves, bark, and berries each day. With habitats disappearing, their species has declined drastically, with fewer than 250 estimated to still remain in the forests of Borneo, Sumatra, and the Malay Peninsula.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”7937″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center”][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]