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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The other two species are Bornean and Sumatran orangutans.

From BBC • Dec. 11, 2025

In October, the zoo also welcomed a new Bornean orangutan for the first time in 15 years, born to mom Kalim and dad Isim.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 2, 2025

Previous sex chromosome sequences for these species were incomplete or -- for the Bornean orangutan and siamang -- did not exist.

From Science Daily • May 29, 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

We knew that they neither give nor take quarter, and for years had terrorized the entire Bornean coast.

From Tales of the Malayan Coast From Penang to the Philippines by Wildman, Rounsevelle

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