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For the first time, scientists have discovered fossil evidence of an endangered, living tropical tree species. The ...
Borneo's nature is rich in unique plant life, which is central to the culture and survival of many of its people. This is revealed in a new biocultural database developed by researchers at the ...
Borneo’s unique plants and animals helped inspire the great 19th century naturalist Alfred Russell Wallace to formulate his theories on natural selection, concurrent with, but independent of, Darwin’s ...
Scientists have discovered a new species of pitcher plant on the Malaysian island of Borneo, with leaves covered in hairs resembling orangutan fur. This plant, named Nepenthes pongoides ...
The leaves of this Kratom plant, for hundreds of years were consumed by Dayak tribal peoples and have a number of privileged properties such as cannabis. In Indonesia, especially in Borneo ...
Rafflesia (Rafflesia keithii), Borneo. This plant has no stem or leaves, instead it is a parasite on a vine. By feeding on its host, rafflesia is able to produce the world's biggest flower ...
The upgraded Bayong Water Treatment Plant here has a new intake point along the Gerugu River, said Dato Sri Julaihi Narawi. The Minister of Utility and Telecommunication said the plant sources its raw ...
What extraordinary creatures live in the rainforests of Borneo? Join a team of Museum scientists on location ... One fifth of the world's plant species are threatened with extinction. Museum ...
Many of Borneo’s languages are endemic ... They use motif designs of snakes, birds and plants, sometimes combined, to symbolise meanings such as bravery, patience and beauty. The motifs are symbolic ...
Continental will shut down its tyre manufacturing operations at its Alor Setar plant by the end of 2025. In a statement today, the company said that the decision to close the plant was made after a co ...