THE STRANGLER FIG — THE ARCHITECT OF THE RAINFOREST
A fatal embrace that sustains life. Discover the incredible ecology of the Strangler Fig, the keystone giant of Langkawi’s ancient rainforests.
A fatal embrace that sustains life. Discover the incredible ecology of the Strangler Fig, the keystone giant of Langkawi’s ancient rainforests.
Collaborate with Malaysia’s leading nature specialist. From curated wildlife expeditions and resort nature programs to ecological consultancy and conservation-focused CSR.
Discover the intelligent Long-tailed Macaque. Learn about their complex social structures, their vital role in forest regeneration, and why responsible observation is key to their conservation.
Learn about Langkawi’s charismatic species, including the Dusky Leaf Monkey and Sunda Colugo. Discover the essential ethics for wildlife observation in ancient rainforests.
Discover the fascinating world of Fiddler Crabs. Learn about their unique social displays, their role in mangrove soil aeration, and why they are essential to Langkawi’s intertidal biodiversity.
A strange bug that is sitting motionless in the picture above actually is uses to be a part of cicada body. It is a exoskseleton of cicadas that called ‘exuviae’. Exoskeleton is one of the things that will remain behinds after all the insect undergo moulting process.
Discover the Brown-winged Kingfisher, a rare mangrove specialist of the Andaman Sea. Learn about its unique biology, territorial behavior, and why its Near Threatened status makes it a priority for conservation.
Explore the world of Cycads, the ancient gymnosperms that predate the dinosaurs. Discover the specialized Cycas clivicola of Langkawi and its extraordinary survival strategies on the island’s vertical cliffs.
Delve into the science behind the Kubang Badak mangroves. Learn about the unique respiratory stilt roots of Rhizophora and the fascinating vivipary reproduction process in Langkawi.
Explore the unique limestone karst and mangrove ecology of the Kubang Badak River. This field report details the vital importance of mudflats for migratory birds and marine life within Langkawi’s UNESCO Geopark.
The practice of trapping and killing birds might be slowly dying out in Langkawi with the new generation less interested on having birds as pets, so hopefully in the not too distant future illegal mist nets will be a thing of the past in Langkawi.
The final chapter of the Colugo Chronicles. After nine days of intensive rehabilitation, Mama Colugo is released back into the Datai Bay rainforest, where she continues to thrive against all odds.