Wildlife

All Creatures Great and Small #29

Zygogynum New Species from Sarawak A new species of Zygogynum thought to occur only on the eastern side of the Wallace line, has been discovered in Sarawak. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12225-022-10041-4 Tiger Leeches Soil moisture is the main feature governing the locations of leeches. Tiger leeches were found in lower elevations, while Brown leeches were present in greater numbers in

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Niah Bats

Tom’s Note: Probably one of the most awesome spectacles of the natural world is watching the bats leave the great cave at Niah. You must plan a trip for those who have not seen the show! 300,000 Bats  There are seven species of bats in the large cave at Niah. They are the Cave Fruit

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All Creatures Great and Small # 28

All Creatures Great and Small #28 Fish Information on fisheries in Sarawak is scarce and poorly known. This review completes a checklist of fishes in Sarawak waters and tells of the status of the resource. https:doi.org/10.33736/bjrst.4651.2022 Visitors will pay to see orangutans. This study states the visitors to the Sepilok Orangutan centre were willing to

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