Nature Reflections | Career Beginnings & Conservation Growing up in a "city forest" environment, my early understanding of nature was limited to the manicured parks and gardens within an urban landscape. However, stepping into the role of a Nature Guide ...[ read more ]
THE FAST AND FURIOUS — THE INCREDIBLE MANTIS SHRIMP
Marine Life | Evolutionary Biology & Specialized Predators This is not a story about street racing; it is about one of the most remarkable predators in the ocean. The Mantis Shrimp (class Malacostraca) is a colorful and complex creature that ...[ read more ]
SQUIDS AND DOLPHINS — A SEASONAL SPECTACLE IN THE ANDAMAN SEA
Marine Ecology | Wildlife Sightings & Conservation It is the squid blooming season in Langkawi, a time when local fishermen and nature enthusiasts alike turn their eyes to the sea. While this season is a lucrative tradition for the fishing ...[ read more ]
MIGRANTS CHECKED-IN — THE AVIAN ARRIVAL IN LANGKAWI
Birdwatching | Migratory Season & Field Notes Imagine if there were an Avian Immigration Department—the arrivals hall would be buzzing with activity right now. Since the season began, a remarkable variety of migratory species have "checked in" to Langkawi, seeking ...[ read more ]
Against All Rising Odds — Keeping the Coral Reef Alive
Marine Conservation | Langkawi Environmental Heritage Note: This article is a tribute to the pioneering marine conservation efforts at Datai Bay. While the resort faced a tragic fire in 2021, the lessons in coral restoration shared here remain a vital ...[ read more ]
EMBRACE THE RAIN — LANGKAWI’S MOST MAJESTIC WATERFALLS
Langkawi Nature Guide | Seasonal Travel Tips When the monsoon clouds gather over Langkawi, the island’s ancient rainforests transform into a lush, emerald paradise. This is the best time to witness the raw power of our waterfalls, as they turn ...[ read more ]
THE ANDAMAN REEF — BEYOND THE WAVES
Marine History | Coral Ecosystems & Conservation The Andaman Reef has a long history, but it was the 2004 tsunami that changed everything. Once a carpet of brilliant corals, the giant waves broke many of the huge colonies off of ...[ read more ]
RED GIANT SQUIRREL — THE MAJESTIC GLIDER OF THE RAINFOREST
Wildlife Profile | Nocturnal Wonders of Langkawi One of the most thrilling sights in Langkawi’s ancient rainforest occurs just as the sun sets. The Red Giant Flying Squirrel (Petaurista petaurista), with its deep mahogany fur and impressive wingspan, emerges from ...[ read more ]
FROLICKING AT THE ANDAMAN — RESILIENCE OF DATAI BAY WILDLIFE
Wildlife Conservation | Ecosystem Resilience Nature has a remarkable way of enduring even the most difficult transformations. While the Andaman resort at Datai Bay faced a tragic fire in 2021, the vibrant wildlife that once "frolicked" around its grounds remains ...[ read more ]
IN SEARCH OF SMALL-CLAWED OTTER — THE PLAYFUL SEMI-AQUATIC RESIDENTS
Wildlife Profile | Mangrove & Coastal Ecosystems IN SEARCH OF SMALL-CLAWED OTTER — THE PLAYFUL RESIDENTS Among the many wonders of Langkawi’s UNESCO Global Geopark, the Asian Small-clawed Otter (Aonyx cinereus) is undoubtedly one of the most charming. As the ...[ read more ]
THE GLIDING WONDER — ENCOUNTERS WITH THE COLUGO
One of Langkawi’s most enigmatic residents is the Sunda Flying Lemur, also known as the Colugo (Galeopterus variegatus). Despite its name, the Colugo is not a lemur and it doesn't fly; it is a master glider, possessing a large skin ...[ read more ]
MOUNTAIN HAWK-EAGLES LANGKAWI — THE RARE RAPTORS OF GUNUNG RAYA
Wildlife Rescue | Birding Langkawi MOUNTAIN HAWK-EAGLES LANGKAWI — THE LEGEND OF THE SCAR The first sighting of a Mountain Hawk-Eagle (Nisaetus nipalensis) by Irshad Mobarak was in 1989. Since then, we have recorded at least four resident pairs on ...[ read more ]