Danum Valley Conservation Area, Protected rainforest area in Sabah, Malaysia
Danum Valley is a large protected area of primary rainforest in Sabah that covers hundreds of square kilometers. The landscape consists of dense forest with countless tree species, rivers, and abundant wildlife throughout.
The territory received protected status in the 1980s to stop logging and preserve one of Southeast Asia's largest undisturbed lowland forests. This decision was a turning point for keeping the natural area intact for future generations.
The forest holds deep meaning for the indigenous peoples living nearby, who understand its plants and animals as part of their world. Visitors walking through notice how the landscape provides everything for those who know how to read it.
A visit requires permits and careful planning since the location is remote and only accessible by flights followed by ground travel. It is best to organize the trip with a local agency that handles all necessary arrangements.
More than 120 mammal species live here, including Borneo orangutans and proboscis monkeys in their natural surroundings. These animals are difficult to spot, but their presence makes this forest one of the richest wildlife areas in the region.
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