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With its large swathes of pristine and ancient rainforests, Malaysia is home to an incredibly rich and rare biodiversity. Some of these include the Malayan sun bear, tapir, and of course, the orangutan, who are unfortunately under threat from illegal animal trade, poaching and deforestation.
Tabin Wildlife Resort, Lahad Datu, Sabah. The Tabin Wildlife Reserve is a nature preserve in Sabah, Malaysia. It was created in 1984 to preserve Sabah's disappearing wild animals.
Smithsonian scientists are examining how wildlife use habitats in remote communities bordering protected areas in Sarawak, Malaysia (Borneo), while building a network of village teams to support regional conservation.
Matang Wildlife Centre is a unique wildlife rescue project, as it aims to rescue any and all protected wildlife in Sarawak, a Malaysian state on the island of Borneo. The centre is owned by the Sarawak Government and managed by Sarawak Forestry Corporation.
Department of Wildlife and National Parks (DWNP) Peninsular Malaysia. Km 10, Jalan Cheras. 56100 Kuala Lumpur. Tel : 03-90866800 Fax : 03-90752873. Email : webmaster [at]wildlife [dot]gov [dot]my. POPULAR TAGS.
Gazetted under the National Parks and Nature Reserves Ordinance 1998 (Section 10). Inclusive of Samunsam (Extension I) Wild Life Sanctuary. Home. Explore. Protected Areas. Samunsam Wildlife Sanctuary/Reserve, Forest Department Sarawak.
Jul 14, 2024 · Malayan tiger teeters on ‘brink of extinction’ as spate of deaths sparks alarm. A recent spate of alarming deaths has heightened fears for the Malayan tiger, wildlife authorities a... Read the story.
You do not have to imagine it; you can see the real thing at Similajau National Park with its long, deserted sandy beaches, geological formations and rainforest treks. Similajau National Park is just 30 kilometres northeast of Bintulu and offers far more than just wonderful beaches.
Around 5% of Sarawak's land area is classified as Totally Protected Areas, comprising 25 national Parks, 8 Nature Reserves and 4 Wildlife Sanctuaries. Sarawak is a biodiversity hotspot and its forests, caves, wildlife, mountains and beaches are its main attractions.
What is protected area? Protected area is an area declared under Part V of the Wildlife Conservation Act, Act 716 of 2010 which covers wildlife reserves and wildlife sanctuaries.
