Walter Francois presents Langkawi Island of Mysterious Legends – Coffee Table Book This is photographic collection of the author’s travel in Langkawi set in a coffee table styled format for the reader. Each featured photograph has an accompanying story or ...[ read more ]
Card: Langkawi Afterdark
Langkawi Afterdark Cards by Irshad Mobarak A natural history collection series of nature-based art cards depicting the fauna that occurs in Langkawi at Rainforest Afterdark. Drawn by - Irshad Mobarak. Price : MYR7.00/per collection sets of 6 cards (excluding shipping ...[ read more ]
RESCUING THE DUSKY LANGUR — A PLEA FOR PROTECTION
Wildlife Advocacy | Conservation & Enforcement The Dusky Langur (Trachypithecus obscurus) is one of Langkawi’s most gentle and charismatic primates. While some troops find sanctuary in protected resort grounds, many others are facing the grim reality of habitat depletion and ...[ read more ]
BIRDS OF A FEATHER — THE ROMANCE AND LOYALTY OF HORNBILLS
Wildlife Journal | Avian Behavior & Conservation Love is a powerful force in the natural world, building bonds that ensure the survival of a species. Among the 220 species of birds found in Langkawi, the Great Hornbill (Buceros bicornis) stands ...[ 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 ]
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 ]
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 ]