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In 2001, a scientist began rebuilding a rainforest on about 5,000 acres of burned Borneo grassland; the restored habitat became a refuge for orangutansA Dutch researcher regrew a rainforest on 5,000 acres of scorched land in Borneo. Willie Smits began restoring degraded land near Samboja i...- Many taking path less travelledMallorca saw renewed anti-tourism protests over rising housing costs caused by tourists. Similar protests occurred in Barcelona, Malaga, an...
- Our 'evil,' 'guilty' animal cousins who ape usThere is a sense of delicious longing that accompanies a second visit to a destination that constitutes a past serendipity. And when it tra...
- Why is Indonesia moving its capital from Jakarta to Borneo?Indonesian officials say the new metropolis will be a "sustainable forest city" that puts the environment at the heart of the development a...
- Mountain environments are key to biodiversity - but the threats to them are being ignoredIncreased warming in mountain environments will further amplify snow melt and reduce snow accumulation. Less snow and ice will result in a ...
- Indonesia's sinking, polluted capital is moving to new city
- Red-haired person of the forest running out of spaceGreat imitators: The apes in the care of humans tend to mimic the actions of their caregivers—using sign language, washing clothes and even...
- Cultural landmarks, culinary flavours, natural diversity: The quaint Malaysian town of Kuching is a must-see tourist destinationThe Kuching Riverwalk is among the prettiest in South-East Asia.
- Explore the wild with a purpose: Visit sanctuaries that support conservation efforts, reforestationThere are many ways in which tourists visiting Antarctica can adopt an environmental-friendly attitude.
- Sea of green: What makes Kota Kinabalu in Borneo so specialIslands with pristine beaches, mountain ranges and a rich cultural heritage make Kota Kinabalu in Borneo a perfect short gateway.
- Malaysia, Thailand, Borneo: Priceless Asian vacations to take this year-endSoutheast Asia is home to some of the world's best spas.
- Explore the world's oldest rainforests, or go snorkelling with your little ones: This summer plan an adventure with the familyA travel expedition takes learning out of a classroom into the real world.
- From Etosha National Park to the Tabin Wildlife Reserve, these safaris that are wilder than your wildest imaginationsEmbrace the biodiversity and creatures that call the wilderness their home.
- New Orangutan species 'among most threatened great apes'London, Nov 3 (IANS) Scientists have identified an isolated population of orangutans living in Sumatra in Indonesia, which according to the...
- New population of Sumatran orangutans found living in highlandsAn international team of researchers has discovered 8,000 Sumatran orangutans which were as yet uncounted. The huge number of this critical...
- Sotheby’s London presents books sale relating to the history of British explorationSotheby’s London is presenting a sale of some 1,500 books from the world’s greatest private library relating to the history of British expl...
- Secret population of rare orangutans discoveredResearchers have discovered a population of 200 of the world's rarest orangutans hiding in the forests of Indonesia.
- Planning winter vacations: Check out some postcard-worthy destinationsChalking out your year-end winter vacation? ET-Travel picks out some postcard-worthy destinations for you to choose.
- Borneo - Raw, Rough & RavishingSudha Mahalingam never got closer to nature than on the gruelling trek through the steaming jungles of Borneo in search of the amazing oran...
- How will Indians exercise the luxury of choice!The world is now India’s oyster. We know more about the world than ever before, but the big change is that we aren’t content any more to ju...
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