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Fauna and flora
There
is really no better
place in the world to experience exotic flora and fauna in their
pristine tropical environment! Malaysia has a range of National Parks
from mangrove reserves and tropical rainforests to Marine Parks. Just a
few degrees north of the equator, the lush rainforests and the warm
oceans set the perfect backdrop to watch wildlife in their natural
habitat.
It is
therefore not surprising that nearly 75% of Malaysia’s
land area remains forested, with approximately 60% of that being virgin
rainforest. A signatory to the Rio Summit in 1992, Malaysia has pledged
to retain a minimum of 50% of its forests and tree cover in perpetuity
as its contribution to the global concern for conservation. As one of
the twelve mega-biologically diverse countries in the world, Malaysia
is able to boast at least 15,000 species of flowering plants, 286
species of mammals, 150,000 species of invertebrates, and 4,000 species
of fishes in addition to the countless micro-organisms. Not
surprisingly, it is a point of pride for Malaysia that this astonishing
level of biodiversity is found in Malaysia’s National Parks.
Among the
biggest and best-known tropical flora and fauna here are the
Sumatran Rhinoceros, the Sun Bear, the Malayan Tiger, the Orangutan,
Rainforest Tarantulas and the Proboscis Monkey. Borneo is especially
well known for the world’s biggest flower, the Rafflesia.
Aside
from the diverse flora and fauna, Malaysia’s National
Parks also offer a range of outdoor activities, from activities as
challenging as climbing Mt Kinabalu to pastimes as
calm as bird watching and river cruising. Experienced outdoor
professionals, who are well equipped with the necessary gear, can guide
you through all of these activities. If you are looking for rich and
exotic outdoor experiences in balmy tropical weather, the time is now,
the place is Malaysia.
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