Borneos Secret Kingdom

The waters of the Kinabatangan River have passed over rapids through hills and into vast flood plains We take a look at the river during an El Nintildeo year and the rains are late spreading famine and relentless heat Nature pulls no punches From the unusual nesting practices of Hornbills to the jungle skills of Orangutans life rises to meet natures challenges

In shallow pools of the Kinabatangan River endemic fighting fish battle for territory Further on clouded leopards stalk primates and flying snakes perform deathdefying leapsnbspAs we make our way down to the flood plains we pass soaring forests inhabited by one of the most wellknown and beloved of Borneos natives the Orangutan

The KinabatanganSegama Wetlands is one of the largest and most pristine coastal ecosystems in Southeast Asiabut the wetseason is shaking things up Proboscis monkeys squabble for control over harems Oriental shortclawed otters scour for fish and crocodile eggs hatch from nests It is a rich nursery for freshwater and marine species alike