Wednesday, January 14, 2009
The Borneo Rainforest harbors one of the richest wildlife treasure: Orang Utan Pongo pymaeus, our 3rd closest cousin, sharing a 96.4% gene same as human. Proboscis Monkey Nasalis larvatus, famous for its big nose and pot-bellied stomach, endemic only to Borneo. Green Turtle Chelonia mydas, returns to major nesting sites around the northern coast of Borneo after traveling great distance for favored feeding grounds. These three incredible wildlife are classified as Totally Protected Animals by the Sabah Wildlife Department. For many endangered animals, such growing awareness on the importance to protect the last sanctuary of the Natural Wildlife could not be more soon. At Sepilok Jungle Resort, we celebrate the rebirth of our wildlife heritage and invite you to witness its magnificence. At a stone-throw away from the renown Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre, Sepilok Jungle Resort offers comfortable lodging for visitors around the world to get close but un-intrusive glimpse of this nature paradise.
