Bornean Rainbow Toad

[Agoraphobic]

The orang pendek is not the bigfoot. also known to the locals as "ebu gogo", they are another branch of the human species which dwelled in the Indonesian rainforest until the modern humans arrived. Through stories passed down from ancestors, both human beings and the ebu gogo had co-existed as late as 300 years ago but due to theft of food and child kidnappings, the humans exterminated them in their cave. Sightings are still reported today but rare.

An almost complete set of ebu gogo remains was found not too long ago. At first it had the scientific community scratching their heads because they thought it was a child's.

This one is known as the "Indonesian Hobbit."

http://www.thebalitimes.com/2007/09/27/indonesian-hobbit-confirmed-as-new-species-of-man/

Well, if present day sightings still happen, then this ebu-gogo's spread is quite extensive. Now I wonder if there are several sub-species of this ebu-gogo?

 

[Agoraphobic]

Why was there so little publicity on this creature? There were so much hype about the Loch Ness Monster, Bigfoot and the Abominable Snowman but what you mentioned I never came across. I will do a little search when I have the time.

Probably becasue there was money to be made from Loch Ness and other crypto-monsters?

 

[Windsor]

This one is known as the "Indonesian Hobbit."

http://www.thebalitimes.com/2007/09/27/indonesian-hobbit-confirmed-as-new-species-of-man/



Well, if present day sightings still happen, then this ebu-gogo's spread is quite extensive. Now I wonder if there are several sub-species of this ebu-gogo?

I would tend to believe that if it exist in Sumatra then it should also exist in Peninsula Malaysia as they were once connected. I am not sure which Indonesian Island has this creature, but I assume it is Sumatra and not Borneo Island.

 

[drifter]

Well, my personal experience was not in seeing the creature but a tale as told to me and my fishing kakis deep in the Endau/Rompin Nature Reserve in Malaysia. It has not been gazetted yet as a Nature Reserve when I was fishing there as a young kid.

It was in the '80's and we were at the upper reaches of the Endau River and our 2nd trip. After a tiring day of nothing but casting and catching fishes up and down the uppermost reahes near the waterfalls we return back to our campsite. As usual after dinner, we took out our rods baited them and cast them into the river and mount the rods on the rod stands, sat down behind the rods waiting for a bite.

The guide, who has a motorised sampan was the penghulu (headman) of the last Orang Asli village, called Kampung Peta along the river. We were all sitting down bear the rods and enjoying our coffee and not making too much noise so as not to frighten away the fishes. Speaking softly to each other, the guide told us of this sighting he and his people experienced. That was how I knew about this creature, and at that time, mind you there was no TV, not much in the way of communication in their village except for the occasional trips to the nearest town for supplies and outsiders which were few and far between as the village was pretty remote. Also during that time any news or stories about Bigfoot were uncommon even in modern Singapore.

The tale he told was about several rare sightings he and a few of his people had had of the creature. He described the creature as I mentioned before and the large footprints left behind as the creature was very shy and runs away from humans. The hairs left behind on some branches were long and dark coloured and the place it was last seen has a very bad stench. Sometimes they did not see the creature but knew it was there because of the smell.

It was only after year 2000 when there was some excitement about this creature and it's footprints and the news about expeditions to search for it. There has not been any success as far as I know.

bro..i believed its some kind of primate that have not been discover yet ..or it might be a hybrid cross between 2 different known species of primate .

 

[Windsor]

Drifter should organise a search expedition for us SBF members to find these toads. Who knows we can be millionaires if we can breed them.

 

[Agoraphobic]

We caught lots of fishes on occasions and other times very few. The fishing is secondary for me as I enjoy the solitude, camping out and of course the beauty of nature. Fishes caught include Arowana (green), Kelah (Mahseer), Knifefish, Sebarau (carp) and the ubiquitous Toman (Snakehead).

The range sounds impressive. I'm not really into angling but just go with friends and join in. Mostly our fishing trips degenerate into gambling and drinking sessions. However I once landed a large (over 20 lb) common carp.

Yes, the outdoors, solitude and just sitting there in the natural surroundings is worth the time. For me, it is even therapeutic - no cars, buses, airconditions....... Just some mozzies.

Cheers!

 

[Agoraphobic]

Drifter should organise a search expedition for us SBF members to find these toads. Who knows we can be millionaires if we can breed them.

These toads can be found right here = in Parliament. They interbreed and share the monies among themselves!

Cheers!

 

[drifter]

Drifter should organise a search expedition for us SBF members to find these toads. Who knows we can be millionaires if we can breed them.

speaking of expedition ...i ever organise a trip to look for blue tree monitor in indonesia during the year 2000 ( after hearing the new found speices ) . http://cincinnatizoo.org/blog/animals/blue-tree-monitor/

 

[Windsor]

The range sounds impressive. I'm not really into angling but just go with friends and join in. Mostly our fishing trips degenerate into gambling and drinking sessions. However I once landed a large (over 20 lb) common carp.

Yes, the outdoors, solitude and just sitting there in the natural surroundings is worth the time. For me, it is even therapeutic - no cars, buses, airconditions....... Just some mozzies.

Cheers!

It was a holy pilgrimage in my case as I go there practically every year, then to Kenyir Dam after it was built and also Taman Negara. No family, telephone, TV etc., just solitude, peace of mine and a good holiday which refreshes me after months of work. Mozzies are the least of the pest in the forest. Leeches, bees, wooly caterpillars, centipedes, scorpions and worse the occasional snake.

 

[Windsor]

speaking of expedition ...i ever organise a trip to look for blue tree monitor in indonesia during the year 2000 ( after hearing the new found speices ) . http://cincinnatizoo.org/blog/animals/blue-tree-monitor/

Beautiful lizards and did you managed to collect some from the forest?

 

[Rogue Trader]

Why was there so little publicity on this creature? There were so much hype about the Loch Ness Monster, Bigfoot and the Abominable Snowman but what you mentioned I never came across. I will do a little search when I have the time.

This one is known as the "Indonesian Hobbit."

http://www.thebalitimes.com/2007/09/27/indonesian-hobbit-confirmed-as-new-species-of-man/

Well, if present day sightings still happen, then this ebu-gogo's spread is quite extensive. Now I wonder if there are several sub-species of this ebu-gogo?

The ebu gogo sub human specie is very interesting from the human evolution point of view. Just like how the neanderthals were wiped out in Europe by their more intelligent homo sapien cousins. It is believed the first primate species of thrived in the faraway lands until subsequent more evolved humans out-hunted them because of the ability to invent and use tools. This all ties with the Out of Africa theory.

 

[Microsoft]

Haha...and me never even heard about this legend. The times I was there were to go to the durian trail and collect durians. It should be dropping now actually if anyone is keen to go. Who knows can also see the BTM.

U hab higher chance 2 c trail fighting during durian season...twice i encountered 2 different grp of durian picker shouting at ea other over durians drop...dis ppl abit funny...both side oredi stock up so many durians still fight over 1-2 pcs...haizzz

BTW, de place is known as Durian Loop...i'm more interested in tat Rambutan tree jus outside de loop...look bery yummy...but abit too high...mus bring tools nxt time...

It does exist.

Once awhile it will climb my fence and take a bath at my pond. :o

Huh??...u noe de rule...npnt:p:p

 

[drifter]

Beautiful lizards and did you managed to collect some from the forest?

i only managed to collect 4 pieces on the second trip ..