Dugongs are among Malaysia’s rarest animals. Yet now and again people get a chance to take a gander at them. Unfortunately, however, when that happens it may well mean that the elusive and shy creatures may be in trouble. And so it has proved with two dugongs that were sighted…
Rahayu the turtle is back home safe. She will be returned to the wild in Malaysia, where she belongs. The endangered Malaysian freshwater turtle was rescued in Singapore in October 2015 after a local saw her crossing a road. The turtle, which weighs around 30kg, was discovered with a fish hook in her mouth. The reptile was…
The battle to save Malaysia’s wildlife has been a long and troubled one. Throughout Malaysia’s history, its rarified environments and exotic variety of life have been a source of both pride and agitation. Rare and endangered species in Malaysia – in fact, all animal species in Malaysia – are caught…
The Malaysian state of Sabah is pulling out all the stops in its campaign to save the Sumatran rhinoceros from extinction. According to human knowledge, there are only a handful of Sumatran rhinoceros left in the world. The announcement that wild Sumatran rhinos are extinct in Malaysia has already been…
Known for its breathtaking landscape, strong cultural history and diverse flora and fauna, Malaysia is a uniquely appreciable piece of the world. Sadly, Malaysia also has a history of deforestation, exploitation and species extinction. Particularly unfortunate has been Malaysia’s track record for illegal poaching and wildlife trading. But as much…