It is the second longest river in Malaysia, with a length of 560 km (350 miles) from its headwaters in the mountains of southwest Sabah to its outlet at the Sulu Sea, east of Sandakan. [n 1] The area is known for its high biodiversity, including its limestone caves at Gomantong Hill, dryland dipterocarp forests, riverine forest, freshwater ...

2014年11月13日 · At a habitat in the Mendawai river basin in central Kalimantan, H. borneensis was collected from a foothill stream running swiftly over a rock and gravel substrate with clear water of pH 6.4.

The Kinabatangan, with a catchment area of about 16,800 square kilometres, is the largest river in Sabah. The river plays a vital role in water supply, transportation and fisheries in the region.

The lower river basin of the 560 km long Kinabatangan River covers almost 4,000 square kilometres of the State of Sabah in north-east Borneo. It is one of the richest ecosystems on earth, with shallow freshwater lakes, open swamps, and …

2024年7月3日 · The Kinabatangan River is a haven for birdwatchers, with various Bornean hornbill species, pittas, kingfishers, and many other birds to spot. Accessing the area is relatively easy as it is only a couple of hours’ drive from Sandakan or Sepilok to the lodges where river cruises along the Kinabatangan begin.

At 560km long, Kinabatangan River is Sabah’s longest and Malaysia’s second longest river. Much of the lower Kinabatangan River is gazetted under the Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary and it meanders through a flood plain creating numerous ox-bow lakes and making it an ideal environment for some of the best wildlife and birdlife found in Malaysia.

With 560 kilometers, the Kinabatangan River is the second longest river in Malaysia from its source in southwest Sabah to its outlet at the Sulu Sea in the east. The river is known for having one of the richest ecosystems in the world and the highest density of …

2013年2月13日 · The Kinabatangan River Spirit Initiative seeks to empower local riverine communities for local-level action in the Lower Kinabatangan Catchment, North Borneo, and improve river health, focusing on the long-term viability of fish populations.

About Kinabatangan River It is known for its array of wildlife and many habitats which include dipterocarp forest, riverine forest, freshwater swamp forest, mangrove swamps, oxbow lakes and the limestone cliffs at Gomantong caves. It is one of only two areas in the world inhabited by ten species of primate, four of which are endemic to Borneo.

For the most accessible wildlife adventure in Sabah, the Kinabatangan River, Sabah’s longest, offers easy packaged experiences. Known for its remarkable wildlife, you are almost …