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Heart of Borneo publications

Bornean orang-utan, Sarawak (Borneo), Malaysia.

Video: Borneo orang-utan

Orang-utans are the largest tree-climbing mammal and the only great ape found in Asia. They have a characteristic ape-like shape, shaggy reddish fur and grasping hands and feet, with very long arms that may reach 2 m in length. Legs are relatively short and weak, but the hands and arms are powerful. Adult males are distinguished by their large size, throat pouch and cheek pads on either side of the face.

Posted on 21 January 2004 | 0 comments | Read more

Asian elephants (<I>Elephas maximus</I>) are increasingly coming into conflict with humans as their habitat disappears.<BR>

Video: Asian Elephant

The Asian elephant is the largest terrestrial mammal in Asia. It is smaller than the African elephant (Loxodonta africana), with relatively smaller ears, and the head (not the shoulder) is the highest part of the body.

Posted on 20 January 2004 | 0 comments | Read more

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