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Kinabatangan is a river in Sabah, Malaysia, on the island of Borneo. It runs about 560 kilometers from the Crocker Mountain Range to the Sulu Sea east of Sandakan. The lower basin contains seasonally flooded forests, wetlands, oxbow lakes, and other habitats that support diverse wildlife, and parts of the floodplain are protected through the Kinabatangan Corridor of Life. The river is relevant to biodiversity conservation and wildlife observation.
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Where is the Kinabatangan River?
The Kinabatangan flows through Sabah in Malaysian Borneo. It is the longest river in Sabah and reaches the eastern coast of the island.
What wildlife can be seen along the Kinabatangan?
The lower river basin is known for species including orangutans, proboscis monkeys, and Bornean pygmy elephants. Its floodplain forests and wetlands support unusually high biodiversity.
Why is the lower Kinabatangan basin protected?
The lower basin contains important floodplain forest and wetland habitat for Borneo's wildlife. Protected areas help preserve a corridor along one of Sabah's most biologically diverse rivers.
What kind of habitat surrounds the Kinabatangan River?
The river passes through rainforest, floodplains, and wetlands in eastern Sabah. These habitats are especially important for wildlife living near the lower river.
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