Dipterocarp Collection

Emergent Menggaris Tree / Tualang (Koompassia excelsa) protruding the canopy of lowland rainforest. Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo

Aerial view of the canopy of virgin dipterocarp rainforest, Danum Valley Conservation Area, Sabah, Malaysia, island of Borneo, Southeast Asia, Asia

Mist and low cloud hanging over lowland rainforest, just after sunrise, with Menggaris Tree (Koompassia excelsa) prominent in the foreground. Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo

Fogy rocky forest
Hamed Bank

Emergent Menggaris Tree / Tualang (Koompassia excelsa) protruding from mist and low cloud hanging over lowland rainforest. Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo

Rhinoceros hornbills (Buceros rhinoceros) pair flying over the canopy with mist hanging over lowland Dipterocarp rainforest in heart of Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo (digitally modified image)

Adult Western / Horsfields tarsier (Tarsius bancanus) in forest understorey at night. Lowland dipterocarp rainforest, Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo

Dawn over the Segama River, with mist hanging over lowland rainforest. Heart of Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo

Mist hanging over lowland rainforest just after sunrise in the heart of Maliau Basin - Sabah's Lost World'. Lobah Camp, Maliau Basin, Borneo

Flower of locally endemic Rafflesia (Rafflesia tengku-adlinii) flower diameter 22cm blooming on forest floor within lowland Dipterocarp rainforest, Maliau Basin, Sabahs Lost World, Borneo

RF- Sunrise and mist over lowland dipterocarp rainforest. Danum valley, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

Broad leaved plants and ferns grow at base of dipterocarp rainforest, Danum Valley Conservation Area, Danum Valley, Sabah, Malaysia, island of Borneo, Southeast Asia, Asia

Tree canopy of Dipterocarp trees forming patterns in the sky nr Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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creeper / climbing plant on Dipterocarp tree Date:

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Tall dipterocarp trees in primary rainforest in the Maliau Basin Conservation Area, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Liana and vine shrouded dipterocarp tree in primary rainforest in the Maliau Basin Conservation Area, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Lowland dipterocarp rainforest of the Rampayoh river valley, Brunei. Photographed by Gaden Robinson

Dipterocarp - fruit on forest. Orang-utan food. Sabah Malaysia
JLMO-815 Dipterocarp - fruit on forest. Orang-utan food. Sabah Malaysia John Mason Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Dawn mist in the virgin dipterocarp rainforest, Danum Valley, Sabah, Malaysia, Borneo, Southeast Asia, Asia

Nepenthes reinwardtiana, rare carnivorous plant in dipterocarp rainforest, Danum Valley, Sabah, Malaysia, Borneo, Southeast Asia, Asia

Dawn mists in virgin dipterocarp rainforest, tallest in the world, Danum Valley, Sabah, island of Borneo, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Dawn mists clearing over virgin dipterocarp rainforest, tallest in the world, Danum Valley, Sabah, island of Borneo, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Dawn in the Danum Valley Conservation Area - Dipterocarp rainforest, Mt Rafflesia in distance, Sabah, Malaysia, Asia

Lowland dipterocarp forest, Kota Kinabalu National Park, Sabah, Malaysia, island of Borneo, Asia

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Discover the enchanting world of dipterocarps, as they dominate the lush lowland rainforests with their towering presence. Witness the awe-inspiring sight of an emergent Menggaris Tree, also known as Tualang (Koompassia excelsa), piercing through the dense canopy, reaching for the heavens. From an aerial perspective, marvel at the intricate patterns formed by the dipterocarp tree canopy in Kuala Lumpur's sky. As dawn breaks over the Segama River, mist and low clouds gracefully hang over this pristine ecosystem in Danum Valley. The mystical atmosphere is further enhanced by a majestic Menggaris Tree emerging from within this ethereal haze. Rhinoceros hornbills soar above this magical scene, their wings effortlessly gliding through wisps of mist. When night falls, venture into the forest understorey to encounter fascinating creatures like Western / Horsfields tarsiers. These nocturnal primates navigate their way through broad-leaved plants and ferns that thrive at the base rainforests. Intriguingly unique flora can be found amidst these ancient trees too; behold Rafflesia tengku-adlinii - a locally endemic flower with a staggering diameter of 22cm. Its vibrant colors add bursts of beauty to this already captivating landscape. The allure continues as sunrise paints hues across Sabah's dipterocarp rainforest in Danum Valley. Mist delicately blankets its vast expanse while rays of sunlight pierce through gaps in foliage - creating a breathtaking spectacle that words fail to capture fully. Lastly, journey into sal (Shorea robusta) forests where even Bengal tigers roam freely amidst these grand giants. Witness nature's harmony unfold as these magnificent creatures traverse their natural habitat with grace and power, and are not just trees; they are guardians of biodiversity and symbols of resilience within our fragile ecosystems.