This conservation area is one of the last remaining primary lowland rainforests in Asia, and preserves many plant and animal species found only in Borneo.
Tabin has been declared a Wildlife Reserve primarily on account of the large number of animals inhabiting it's forests, some of which are highly endangered.
Madai Caves is another important place for birds' nests.The village at the entrance of the largest cave comes alive twice a year when the Idahan community comes to harvest the birds' nests
