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Islands of Wonder

Episode 2 Preview | Borneo

In Borneo, the struggle to survive is the secret to its great diversity of life.

Aired 09/23/2020 | Rating TV-G

Islands of Wonder

Episode 2 Preview | Borneo

Preview: Episode 2 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions

In Borneo, the struggle to survive is the secret to its great diversity of life.

Borneo, the third largest island on Earth, may seem like a paradise but its harsh landscape proves a struggle to survive. These challenges allow the island to host a greater diversity of life than almost any other island.

Aired 09/23/2020 | Rating TV-G

How Fishermen Recycle the Trash Polluting Borneo’s Shores

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Fishermen Rajamil and Pidel Wali walk along the shores collecting plastic to use as lures. (3m 49s)

Indah the Orangutan and Her Treatment for Arthritis

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Twentinolosa spends almost every day with the orangutans that dwell in Borneo's forests. (2m 47s)

The Sea Nomads of Borneo

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On Borneo’s coast, the Bajau Laut spend much of their day hunting underwater. (1m 51s)

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