The Brown-winged Kingfisher is a specialized avian predator confined to the mangrove forests and coastal riverine systems of the eastern Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea. In Langkawi, this bird is a flagship species for the health of the ...[ read more ]
Month: February 2016
CYCADS — THE RESILIENT LIVING FOSSILS OF THE MESOZOIC
Cycads are among the oldest seed plants on Earth, having thrived for over 280 million years. Often mistaken for palms or ferns, these gymnosperms predate the dinosaurs and have survived multiple mass extinctions. In Langkawi, the Cycas clivicola stands as ...[ read more ]
MYSTERIOUS MANGROVE – PART II: THE SURVIVAL SPECIALISTS
JungleWalla Nature Journal | Archive EXPLORE THE MANGROVE: Experience the mystery of the Kubang Badak river firsthand. Join our guided kayaking and swimming excursion: Langkawi Kayaking & Swimming Tour Navigating the Kubang Badak River, one is immediately struck by the ...[ read more ]
THE MYSTERIOUS MANGROVE OF KUBANG BADAK
JungleWalla Nature Journal | Archive We departed from the jetty at 10:30 AM, heading into the heart of the Kubang Badak River. This area is one of the gazetted UNESCO Geopark zones, dominated by a low-lying estuary and a coastal ...[ read more ]