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 ]
COGNIS CHALLENGE — WILDLANDS FOR THE FUTURE
Corporate CSR | Team Building | Conservation COGNIS CHALLENGE — WILDLANDS FOR THE FUTURE The "Wildlands for the Future" program reached a significant milestone when it was adopted as a teambuilding challenge by Cognis. This unique approach to corporate development ...[ read more ]
SUPPORT MNS LANGKAWI PETITION — OUR LEGACY OF ADVOCACY
Conservation History | Advocacy Archive Archive Note: This article is preserved as part of our historical advocacy records. While this specific petition from 2007 is no longer active, the mission to protect Langkawi’s biodiversity remains our top priority. Back in ...[ read more ]
LANGKAWI FROM EAGLE EYES VIEW — THE PEAK OF MOUNT RAYA
Landscape & Wildlife | Peak Observation To truly appreciate the scale of the Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark, one must head to the summit of Gunung Raya. Standing at 881 meters, it is the highest peak on the island. From here, ...[ read more ]
FLYING WONDERS OF PARADISE — THE MAKING OF A LEGEND
Documentary History | Wildlife Media Archive FLYING WONDERS OF PARADISE — THE MAKING OF A LEGEND Between 2007 and 2009, JungleWalla had the privilege of collaborating on a groundbreaking nature documentary titled "Flying Wonders of Paradise." This project was a ...[ read more ]
THE STUDENTS ARE HERE — LYCÉE FRANÇAIS DE KUALA LUMPUR VISIT 2013
Community Projects | Environmental Education Education is most powerful when it moves beyond the classroom and into the community. In May 2013, we had the pleasure of hosting a vibrant group of students from the Lycée Français de Kuala Lumpur ...[ read more ]
NESTING SEASON AGAIN — BIRD BREEDING HIGHLIGHTS AT THE DATAI
Field Notes | Avian Breeding Season The arrival of the dry season in Langkawi triggers a spectacular transformation in the rainforest. This period of flowering and fruiting provides an abundance of food, signaling the start of the nesting season for ...[ read more ]
NEW ARRIVAL — CELEBRATING THE NEXT GENERATION
JungleWalla Family | Life Milestones At JungleWalla, we often talk about the birth of new life in the rainforest—from the nesting of hornbills to the emergence of hatchlings. Today, we are overjoyed to share a much more personal "new arrival" ...[ read more ]