Langkawi, an archipelago renowned for its rich biodiversity, is home to over 250 bird species, making it one of Malaysia’s premier birdwatching destinations. About one-third of the birds recorded in Langkawi are migratory visitors that arrive between November and April, ...[ read more ]
LANGKAWI NATURE — A SANCTUARY OF BIODIVERSITY AND ANCIENT GEOLOGY
Natural History | Ecology & Geological Formations Langkawi’s isolation from the mainland has served as a natural shield, preserving its pristine environments from heavy industrialization. Spanning approximately 939 square kilometers, the archipelago is a complex tapestry of primary rainforests, mangroves, ...[ read more ]
WELCOME TO MALAYSIA — AN ECOLOGICAL GEM
Destination Guide | Biodiversity & Nature Travel Peninsular Malaysia is one of the most diverse bio-geographical regions on Earth, serving as a treasure house for some of the planet's most varied terrestrial and marine flora and fauna. From the untouched ...[ 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 ]
COLUGO — A FIGHT FOR SURVIVAL
PART 3: THE DIAGNOSIS – A FIGHT FOR SURVIVAL The Colugo Chronicles | Field Notes by Sri Sari Friday, 28th March 2014. The situation took a clinical turn. We secured an air-conditioned car to transport the mother and baby Colugo ...[ read more ]
THE RESCUE OF A MUM AND BABY COLUGO
PART 1: THE DISCOVERY – A FRAGILE ENCOUNTER AT DATAI BAY The Colugo Chronicles | Field Notes by Sri Sari The story began with an urgent report from the staff at The Datai Langkawi. In the heart of this ancient ...[ read more ]
Short Docu-film Competition
SHORT DOCU-FILM COMPETITION Langkawi invites you to enter your stunning wildlife video and story to tell the world!. We’re looking for beautiful video that representing the wildlife of our magical islands. Your own original video of our wildlife are all ...[ read more ]
Workshop Day
Day one of the event kicked off with workshops and talks by invited judges and nature conservationists consisted of topics ranging from photography skills, macro (insect) photography, video-scoping (combining still photography with video) and short documentary workshop. To the excitement ...[ read more ]
KUALA GANDAH ELEPHANT CONSERVATION CENTRE
Kuala Gandah Elephant Conservation Centre (NECC) is the headquarters for the National Elephant Conservation Unit in Malaysia. Established in 1989 by the Department of Wildlife and National Parks (PERHILITAN), the centre is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and translocation of ...[ 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 ]
FOREST HIDEAWAY — THE ART OF ARCHITECTURAL INTEGRATION
Historical Feature | Belvedere Magazine (1994) In the July/August 1994 issue of Belvedere, writer Martin Weslake captured the beginning of a new era for Langkawi with his feature "Forest Hideaway." His focus was on the revolutionary design of The Datai, ...[ read more ]