In an increasingly digitized and globalized world, the disconnection between young people and the natural world has never been more profound. JungleWalla’s Student Programs, designed by senior naturalists Irshad Mobarak and Sri Sari, aim to bridge this gap. Using the ...[ read more ]
Langkawi DVD
DVD MINI-DOCUMENTARY SERIESDiscovering Langkawi with Irshad Mobarak Filmed over 12 months, Discovering Langkawi with Irshad Mobarak: The Mini-Documentary Series is a ten-episode armchair voyage of the enchanting archipelago. Join host Irshad Mobarak as he takes you on an intimate journey ...[ read more ]
Langkawi Nature and Wildlife Festivals
Welcome to an Event Organised by Junglewalla to celebrate Langkawi's Nature and Widlife. Langkawi Nature and Wildlife Festivals gives wildlife enthusiast of all ages the opportunity to explore, enjoy and get closer to the natural world. Langkawi Nature and Wildlife ...[ read more ]
LANGKAWI WILDLIFE GUIDE — SPECIES AND OBSERVATION ETIQUETTE
Nature Education | Wildlife Ethics & Field Guide Langkawi’s isolation from the mainland has allowed for the evolution of specialized wildlife and the preservation of rare species. Beyond their aesthetic appeal, these creatures are essential components of the island’s ancient ...[ read more ]
CICADA EXOSKELETON — THE REMNANT OF METAMORPHOSIS
The empty, amber-colored shells found clinging to tree trunks in Langkawi’s rainforests are the discarded exoskeletons of cicadas. These remnants, known as exuviae, mark a critical transition in the life cycle of these insects—from a subterranean nymph to a winged, ...[ read more ]
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 ]
LANGKAWI – THE FIGHT AGAINST ILLEGAL MIST NETS
JungleWalla Nature Journal | Archive Langkawi is home to approximately 267 species of birds, with about one-third being migratory species that winter here between September and April. However, this rich biodiversity faces a silent and deadly threat: illegal mist nets. ...[ read more ]
COLUGO — THE FINAL RETURN
PART 5: BYE-BYE COLUGO – THE FINAL RETURN The Colugo Chronicles | Field Notes by Sri Sari After nine intensive days of care, it became clear that "Mama Colugo" was ready to reclaim her freedom. Her restless spirit could no ...[ read more ]
COLUGO — HANG IN THERE!
PART 4: HANG IN THERE – THE CRITICAL REHABILITATION The Colugo Chronicles | Field Notes by Sri Sari By the third day, it was clear that the mother Colugo needed a more controlled and dedicated environment to recover from her ...[ read more ]
MUM & BABY — COLUGO THE STRUGGLE
PART 2: THE STRUGGLE – NURSING A GHOST BACK TO LIFE The Colugo Chronicles | Field Notes by Sri Sari Following the discovery at Datai Bay, the harsh reality of wildlife rehabilitation set in. The mother Colugo was not only ...[ read more ]