Did Men with Tails Once Roam Borneo?

Ancient maps, colonial reports, and indigenous lore—unraveling the legend of Borneo’s so-called tailed people.

A manipulated image, purportedly showing a “Russian” man with a tail, was later repurposed as supposed evidence to support claims of tailed men in Borneo. This demonstrates how altered or misleading visuals have been used to reinforce myths and misconceptions.

Introduction: The Enduring Legend

For centuries, travelers, colonial administrators, and even an…