For most of its history Borneo was scarcely populated by humans ... especially when a large part of the community (Dayaks often oppose oil palm schemes) has opposed the plantation.

They wanted the scientific name to emphasize the connection to the Borneo forests and honor the crucial role of the Dayaks – the region’s local indigenous people - in conserving Borneo’s ...

David Attenborough and cameraman Charles Lagus begin their quest in Borneo, the first in the chain ... with guidance from the Dayaks, they discover and film one in the wild. However, it is an ...

The elephants are native to the island of Borneo, where much of their habitat has been lost due to deforestation. Now, there are only 1,000 Bornean elephants left in the wild-but there’s hope ...