Gunung-Mulu-and-Gunung-Murut
World-class wonders of nature can be enjoyed in the parks. For example, the world’s largest cave, Southeast Asia’s longest cave passage, giant flowers, “insect-eating” plants, more than a million bats streaming out of a cave at dusk, flying foxes—the largest of the world’s flying mammals—with a wing span that may exceed 1.5 m, huge knife-sharp pinnacles of limestone, the richest forests in Malaysia (for tree species), one of the richest sites on earth for palms and the tallest tree in the tropics. A great variety of landscapes, plant life and animal life occurs in these areas: beautiful beaches, coastal cliffs, small tropical islands on which turtles lay their eggs, mangrove forests, rain forests with waterfalls and cool streams, mountain slopes and high plateaux . Many animals and plants occur only in Borneo, and some occur only in Sarawak! Some are even restricted to a very small area in Sarawak and occur nowhere else in the world. For instance, at least two “insect-eating” pitcher-plants (Nepenthes muluensis and N. murudensis) are unique to Sarawak’s highest mountains (Gunung Mulu and Gunung Murud)
Three Wildlife Sanctuaries
Sarawak has three wildlife sanctuaries . Between them, they cover 1749 sq. km (174,851 ha), or 1.4% of Sarawak’s land area. The distinction between a national park and a wildlife sanctuary is based on landuse or function. All plant and animal life is protected in both, but a national park is open to the public under certain conditions. A wildlife sanctuary is strictly for conservation of habitat and biodiversity, so public access is strictly limited. Wildlife sanctuaries are only visited by people with specific purposes such as wildlife researchers and forest wardens. However, each of the two current inland wildlife sanctuaries has a complementary national park where the public can see similar habitats and animals. In the case of Samunsam Wildlife Sanctuary, Bako is the complementary park while Lanjak-Entimau Wildlife Sanctuary is paired with Batang Ai National Park.
Few places on Earth can be as exciting and diverse in their offering of nature as is Sarawak, Malaysia's largest state. Occupying a geologically and biologically very rich portion of northwest Borneo, Sarawak is undoubtedly one of the world's great places for species, wilderness and landscapes. A natural magnet for all interested in tropical forests and life--including a fine retinue of the most serious naturalists, scholars and adventurers--Sarawak boasts an immensely impressive range of wildlife and flora, and is synonymous with our spontaneous inclinations in nature and discovery. For the first time, presented in this book, is an account of where the magnificent nature of Sarawak is safeguarded for posterity: the national parks, where gigantic flowers, towering trees, mysterious caves, serene tropical streams and the most unimaginable variety (and yet, perhaps, secretive) of animal life abound. Here is, above all, a celebration of the wonders of God’s creation that reside in the parks. And, finally, to the rejoice of travellers, biologists and all who are after natural history of the most surprising and spellbinding quality, here is a book full of interesting and practical information, images of the most enthralling form, and inspiration for the careful conservation of life and heritage. Sarawak, the "Land of the Hornbills", has some of the most captivating national parks one can ever experience.
World-class wonders of nature can be enjoyed in the parks. For example, the world’s largest cave, Southeast Asia’s longest cave passage, giant flowers, “insect-eating” plants, more than a million bats streaming out of a cave at dusk, flying foxes—the largest of the world’s flying mammals—with a wing span that may exceed 1.5 m, huge knife-sharp pinnacles of limestone, the richest forests in Malaysia (for tree species), one of the richest sites on earth for palms and the tallest tree in the tropics. A great variety of landscapes, plant life and animal life occurs in these areas: beautiful beaches, coastal cliffs, small tropical islands on which turtles lay their eggs, mangrove forests, rain forests with waterfalls and cool streams, mountain slopes and high plateaux . Many animals and plants occur only in Borneo, and some occur only in Sarawak! Some are even restricted to a very small area in Sarawak and occur nowhere else in the world. For instance, at least two “insect-eating” pitcher-plants (Nepenthes muluensis and N. murudensis) are unique to Sarawak’s highest mountains (Gunung Mulu and Gunung Murud)
Sarawak has three wildlife sanctuaries . Between them, they cover 1749 sq. km (174,851 ha), or 1.4% of Sarawak’s land area. The distinction between a national park and a wildlife sanctuary is based on landuse or function. All plant and animal life is protected in both, but a national park is open to the public under certain conditions. A wildlife sanctuary is strictly for conservation of habitat and biodiversity, so public access is strictly limited. Wildlife sanctuaries are only visited by people with specific purposes such as wildlife researchers and forest wardens. However, each of the two current inland wildlife sanctuaries has a complementary national park where the public can see similar habitats and animals. In the case of Samunsam Wildlife Sanctuary, Bako is the complementary park while Lanjak-Entimau Wildlife Sanctuary is paired with Batang Ai National Park.
Few places on Earth can be as exciting and diverse in their offering of nature as is Sarawak, Malaysia's largest state. Occupying a geologically and biologically very rich portion of northwest Borneo, Sarawak is undoubtedly one of the world's great places for species, wilderness and landscapes. A natural magnet for all interested in tropical forests and life--including a fine retinue of the most serious naturalists, scholars and adventurers--Sarawak boasts an immensely impressive range of wildlife and flora, and is synonymous with our spontaneous inclinations in nature and discovery. For the first time, presented in this book, is an account of where the magnificent nature of Sarawak is safeguarded for posterity: the national parks, where gigantic flowers, towering trees, mysterious caves, serene tropical streams and the most unimaginable variety (and yet, perhaps, secretive) of animal life abound. Here is, above all, a celebration of the wonders of God’s creation that reside in the parks. And, finally, to the rejoice of travellers, biologists and all who are after natural history of the most surprising and spellbinding quality, here is a book full of interesting and practical information, images of the most enthralling form, and inspiration for the careful conservation of life and heritage. Sarawak, the "Land of the Hornbills", has some of the most captivating national parks one can ever experience.
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