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 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 ]
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 ]