‘Nature’ Archives
Borneo Orangutan Holidays
Sabah or North Borneo is a well known as a destination if you love nature and wildlife. Go on a orangutan safari to watch the world's greatest primates in their natural habitat [Read More]
10 Green Travel Tips
In support of Earth Day and Earth Hour, here are 10 Green travel tips. Earth Day is on 27th March 2010, from 8.30pm to 9.30pm (local time). Here are 10 simple green travel tips, which lets you enjoy your vacation while still contribute to going green. [Read More]
Kinabalu Park Under Threat
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 [Read More]
Malaysian Box Turtles Disappearing
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 [Read More]
Rafflesia Flower
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 [Read More]
