By rtwriders on Skatehive
Just outside Kuching in Borneo Malaysia, two very different but equally rewarding nature experiences await: Semenggoh Wildlife Centre and Bako National Park. Both are easy day trips and offer a genuine glimpse into Borneo's rich wildlife. Semenggoh Wildlife Centre Even in green Borneo, the world is not as unspoiled as it seems. A large part of the jungle had to make room for palm oil plantations. Although deforestation in Malaysia has been banned by now, it is gleefully continued on the indonesian side of Borneo. As a result, many wild animals have already lost their natural habitat. These include the critically endangered orangutans, which are only found in Borneo and Sumatra. Since they have become very rare, an easier place to meet them is Semenggoh Nature Reserve. About 30 minutes by road from Kuching, Semenggoh is a rehabilitation and release site for orangutans. The animals here are semi-wild – many were orphaned or rescued and have been prepared for life back in the forest. Firs