Dr Nick Pilcher takes Alex to Turtle Island, a place where he has worked extensively over the years. Alex sees first hand the complete Sea turtle life cycle from the mother sea turtle laying eggs on a beach at night to the fresh emergence of the turtle hatchlings and race to the open sea. Alex sees first hand the importance … Read More
Fisherman for the day – Turtle Excluder Devices | Borneo Ocean Diaries (S01E04) | SZtv
Alex joins Dr Nick Pilcher and MRF scientist Liyana on a road trip from KK to Sandakan. Alex is about to become a fisherman for a day, spending time on a coastal shrimp trawl boat to learn about the issues both the fishermen and the marine life face. Guided by Liyana, Alex sees the importance of sustainable fishing for local … Read More
High speed diving – Turtle Rodeo | Borneo Ocean Diaries (S01E03) | SZtv
Alex Joins the Marine Research Foundation Team, lead by Dr. Nicholas Pilcher, and takes to the high seas to sail up to Mantanani Island to join in on a turtle rodeo all in the name of science and sea turtle conservation. The MRF team take Alex and a couple of sea turtle volunteers to meet with island based NGO Reefcheck … Read More
Exploring Tunku Abdul Rahman Park – PADI Open Water Course | Borneo Ocean Diaries (S01E02) | SZtv
Alex continues with her PADI Open Water Course through to completion and makes her first Open Water boat dives and not only comes face to face with an endangered hawksbill sea turtle but also one of the worlds most venomous snakes – the banded sea snake and she explores the coral reefs of the Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park for … Read More
Taking the Plunge – PADI Open Water Course | Borneo Ocean Diaries (S01E01) | SZtv
As a Sabahan Actress Alex Alexander was born, raised and lives, surrounded by water, on the worlds 3rd largest Island – Borneo. Alex is stepping out of the Jungle with her Borneo Jungle Diaries adventures behind her and is taking the plunge as she learns what it takes to become a safe and responsible scuba diver. Join Alex as she … Read More
Borneo Ocean Diaries | Official Trailer | SZtv
The official trailer for Borneo Ocean Diaries is here! Join Alex as she steps out of the Jungles of Borneo, takes her PADI Open Water certification and dives into the Oceans to explore the equally biodiverse and breathtaking marine environment that surrounds the Worlds third largest island of Borneo. Funded by:Sime Darby FOUNDATION Supported by:Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Environment … Read More
Sun Bears: Studying the World’s Smallest Bear | Borneo Jungle Diaries (S02E07) | SZtv
Probably the cutest character in all of Borneo’s jungles, the sun bear is the smallest and least studied bear species in the world. Alex joins sun bear scientists Dr Miriam Kunde and Dr Wong Siew Te on the annual health check of a resident bear at the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre. Special thanks to: Yayasan Sime Darby, Danau … Read More
Elephants: Following their Feeding Behaviour (S02E06) | SZtv
Despite being commonly referred to as pygmy, Bornean elephants are the largest land animal on the island. To maintain their massive size, elephants have a massive appetite to match. Alex joins elephant expert Syasya Jee as she attempts to track down one hungry elephant in particular. Special thanks to: Yayasan Sime Darby, Danau Girang Field Centre, Sabah Wildlife Department, … Read More
Hornbills: Mystical and Majestic | Borneo Jungle Diaries (S02E04) | SZtv
Named after their gigantic beaks, hornbills are some of the most recognisable birds in all of Borneo. Alex takes to the tree tops with DGFC climbing expert Koko and helps HUTAN install a new hornbill home high up in the forest canopy. Special thanks to: Yayasan Sime Darby, Danau Girang Field Centre, Sabah Wildlife Department, Sabah Tourism Board, Bornean … Read More
Pangolin: World’s Most Trafficked Mammal | Borneo Jungle Diaries (S02E03) | SZtv
These armour plated ant eaters might look tought, but the demand for their scale for use in traditional medicine has made the peculiar pangolin the world’s most trafficked mammal. Alex joins pangolin expert Elisa Panjang to see first hand, the importance of education and scientific research in the fight to protect the pangolin. Special thanks to: Yayasan Sime Darby, Danau … Read More
Tarsier: Bug Eyed Demon Creature | Borneo Jungle Diaries (S02E02) | SZtv
Like a gremlin from the underworld the demonic looking tarsier is surely one of the oddest creatures in the whole animal kingdom. Alex accompanies expert primatologist Dr. Danica Stark as they search for this creature of the night by the light of the moon. Special thanks to: Yayasan Sime Darby, Danau Girang Field Centre, Sabah Wildlife Department, Sabah Tourism Board, … Read More
Proboscis Monkeys: Big Nosed Beauties | Borneo Jungle Diaries (S02E01)
Despite Borneo being home to up to 21 different primate species, there is one that stands head, nose and shoulders above the rest… the famous proboscis monkey. Alex joins primatologist Maz on a mission to spot the world’s weirdest looking monkey. Special thanks to: Yayasan Sime Darby, Danau Girang Field Centre, Sabah Wildlife Department, Sabah Tourism Board, Bornean Sun … Read More
Borneo Jungle Diaries 2
Borneo Jungle Diaries (Season 2) The official trailer for Borneo Jungle Diaries Season 2 is here! The world’s wildest scientists are back! Joining them to unravel the mysteries of the jungle is Borneo native, actress and student Alexandra Alexander. But out of her comfort zone, how will she cope in the second season of Borneo Jungle Diaries?! Special thanks to: … Read More
S01E10: Blue Whale
Gigantic blue whale filmed in 4K underwater in Timor-Leste! In all of time there has never been an animal larger than a blue whale. Bertie and the …from Below team have one simple goal – to swim alongside one of these incredible creatures.
S01E09: Crocodile Caller
Crocodile Caller… an expedition to Oé-Cusse in Timor-Leste. An integral part of Timorese folklore, saltwater crocodiles inhabit the island of Timor-Leste in their thousands. Some indigenous elders on the island still revere and communicate with these aquatic beasts, they are known as the croc callers.
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