Kinabalu Park Under Threat

Posted June 21st, 2009

Sabah Parks in battle against killer invasive alien species.
Science fiction? Not quite. The flora and fauna in Kinabalu Park is indeed under threat from a species of flower foreign to Sabah. It is alien to Mount Kinabalu, is aggressive and has not natural enemy among the exotic flora of Kinabalu Park. This flower is the [...]

Malaysian Box Turtles Disappearing

Posted January 17th, 2009

The Malaysian Box Turtle is in danger due to over exploitation, despite a government ban on its export since 2005. Since the ban, export of turtles for the pet trade to Japan, Europe and the United States has ceased. But there are widespread evidence of illegal exports to Honk Kong, China, and to a less [...]

Rafflesia Flower

Posted December 31st, 2008

The Rafflesia is the largest flower in the world, weighing up to 7 kg (15 lb) and measuring up to 1 m across. Found in rainforests of East Malaysia, Sabah, it is a rare sight. I have never seen one in full bloom.
The Rafflesia flower is unique because it is parasitic and has no [...]