Wildlife of Sabah, Borneo

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Wildlife of Sabah, Borneo

This vast tropical island has changed immensely over the last few decades and not in all aspects for the better, but it still provides a lot of opportunities for nature & wildlife tourism. I was lucky enough to witness some incredible moments in Sepilok Wildlife Sanctuary and areas surrounding the Kinabatangan River. These are the photos I took that stand out the most for me.

By Jan Takacs, 2nd June 2017

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The jungles of Sabah host a diverse array of plant and animal species. The forests surrounding the river valley of Kinabatangan River is the largest forest-covered floodplain in Malaysia.

Stork-billed Kingfisher, Sabah, Borneo

Orangutan mum with baby relaxing in the treetops in Sepilok's Orangutan Sanctuary

Playtime in the treetops (Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary)

It is a lunch time for this young orangutan (Sepilok Sanctuary)

Scarlet-rumped Trogon resting in the forest outside of Gomantong Caves

Black-and-yellow Broadbill sighting near Gomantong Caves

The vastness of the Kinabatangan River, Sabah, Borneo

Pygmy Elephants usually hide along the riverbanks in the morning

Borneo pygmy elephant, the world's smallest (Kinabatangan River)

Pygmy elephants usually live together in a herd

A baby Pygmy elephant running through the riverbanks to catch up with its herd

Oriental Pied Hornbill hiding in the treetops around the Kinabatangan River

Proboscis monkey adult male hiding himself from the scorching sun (Kinabatangan river)

Female Proboscis monkey taking care of its baby

Proboscis monkeys usually gather in the treetops late in the afternoon

It's easy to get confused after a long day,...

Moonrise over the Kinabatangan riverbanks

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