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Bornean

British

/ ˈbɔːnɪən /

adjective

of or relating to Borneo or its inhabitants

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noun

a native or inhabitant of Borneo

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Bornean orangutans spend 90% of their time hanging out in trees, using their grasping feet and long hands to make their way through the tree canopy.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2025

The Bornean orangutan which arrived on 28 April has been named Rufus.

From BBC • Aug. 22, 2024

Bornean orangutans rubbed themselves with juices from a medicinal plant, possibly to reduce body pains or chase away parasites.

From Seattle Times • May 2, 2024

Sumatran orangutans live in habitats with high food supply while Bornean populations live with low and fluctuating food availability.

From Science Daily • Feb. 5, 2024

The density of the Bornean jungle is indeed almost unbelievable.

From Where the Strange Trails Go Down Sulu, Borneo, Celebes, Bali, Java, Sumatra, Straits Settlements, Malay States, Siam, Cambodia, Annam, Cochin-China by Powell, E. Alexander (Edward Alexander)

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