8 wildlife species to see in Borneo

This wide-eyed, furry mammal may be cute and unassuming, but the slow loris can prove to be lethal. With a potentially venomous bite, slow loris typically live among the trees, using strong hands to grip the branches. Unlike other primates, they rarely move quickly through the forest. Instead they move sluggishly, as their namesake suggests. While in Borneo you’ll have the chance to take a night walk in the jungle where you may spot these bug-eyed creatures in the trees.

As the smallest bear in the world, the sun bear is under threat by forest degradation and illegal poaching. With short black fur and a distinctive light muzzle they often move during the night, spending much of their time among the trees. With uniquely inward-turned feet and large claws, sun bears are adept climbers and can dig deep for termite and ant colonies. While they mainly roam the tropical forests, you'll also have the chance to spot them in the Kinabatangan River area.

With distinctive cloud-shaped markings, the Sunda Clouded Leopard is a mysterious and elusive creature thanks to their nocturnal nature. Their long, sleek bodies and broad paws make them expert climbers and skilled hunters among the trees. For the best chances of spotting these timid mammals, the Tabin Wildlife Reserve is home to a multitude of Borneo’s most endangered species, including the Sunda Clouded Leopard.

On a night walk through the jungle during a Borneo wildlife trip, you may spot the wide-eyed tarsier clinging to the trees. Their eyes are their most distinctive feature, but their elongated limbs and appendages are also easily recognisable. These primates are only active at night and spend almost all their time in the tree canopies, leaping from branch to branch in search of insects, birds and bats.