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In limestone caves hidden deep in the jungle of Borneo, archaeologists have discovered the oldest known figurative drawing created by a human artist, dating back at least 40,000 years.
At the center of a cathedral-size cave in remote Borneo, an Indonesian archaeologist brushed away sediment to reveal the top of a human skull. Next came a perfect right foot. Then, a leg. Teaspoon ...
Borneo is one of the most fascinating islands in the world, known not only for its rich biodiversity and natural beauty but also for its unique political history. Unlike most islands, Borneo was ...
Nearly 24 years after becoming one of the ship’s first occupants, Demartini is still in the same apartment, having authored ...
The Borneo Sun Bear Conservation Centre was opened in 2008 by Dr. Wong Siew Te, ... As the world’s smallest bear, sun bears grow up to only about 5 feet tall and 150 pounds.
Anthony Bourdain fulfills a 10-year promise and returns to Borneo for the rice harvest festival. Find out the wild appeal of the world’s third-largest island.
Scientists map the world for nature conservationFor years, ... Indeed, Borneo's lowland rainforest is the most diverse of all, with around 10,000 plant species. By comparison, ...
Nestled in the Malay Archipelago, tropical Borneo has captured the imaginations of explorers and naturalists for centuries. Borneo is the third largest island in the world and home to remarkable ...
By Abdallah Naem MALINAU, Indonesia — Indonesia is pressing ahead with construction of a new network of dams in Borneo to power a major “green” industrial estate that will relocate ...
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The KPC mines in East Kalimantan province in Indonesia's part of Borneo island are among the world's largest open pit mines, with 4.5 billion tonnes of proven reserves.