Bornean
Britishadjective
noun
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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
To attempt attacking the animal with his knife would have been absurd, as well as dangerous—for the Malayan bear can maintain a better fight than his Bornean brother.
From Bruin The Grand Bear Hunt by Zwecker, Johann Baptist
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