BORNEO

Borneo's biodiversity is among the richest in the world.The first guide tofocus on Malaysian Borneo and Brunei, this book gives full details on whereand how to see the island's colourful flora and fauna.Tropical rainforestand rivers cover over 70% of Malaysian Borneo, and this lush habitat ishome to hundreds of unique species, from the jelly green snake and beardedpig to the proboscis monkey.Trek through one of the region's national parksor catch a glimpse of an orang-utan.Traditional rural lifestyles, tribalinfluences and ethnic variety also offer the visitor a rewarding culturalexperience; take part in island festivities, spend the night in a longhouseor shop in the bustling markets. Borneo can provide for adventuretravellers, divers and even sunbathers.