Meet the Irrawaddy Dolphin

8 August 2013 Ladislav Bodnar 0 Comments 2 tags

The Irrawaddy dolphin (Orcaella brevirostris) is a species of dolphin whose distribution extends from the Bay of Bengal to northern Australia. The most interesting aspect of this oceanic mammal, which

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Cairns Council vs Flying Foxes

Spectacled flying fox (Pteropus conspicillatus)
4 July 2013 Ladislav Bodnar 2 Comments 2 tags

During my three-week stay in Cairns last year, I was delighted to discover a populous colony of Spectacled flying foxes (Pteropus conspicillatus) roosting on the trees right in the middle

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Borneo Elephants

12 July 2012 Ladislav Bodnar 0 Comments 1 tag

Borneo elephant (Elephas maximus borneensis) is a subspecies of elephant found in northeastern Borneo. Their origin is a matter of dispute – there have been suggestions that the mammal was

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