Environment
The jungles of Malaysia are said to be the oldest in the world. They cover more than two thirds of the country and play a vital role in both its economic life and its climate.The forests stretch from the mangrove swamps of the west coast, through freshwater swamps to lowland hardwood forests, heath forests and mountain forest. There are believed to be around 8,500 species of flowering plants and ferns and 2,500 species of trees, in Malaysia's forests.Around 450 species of birds are native to Malaysia and many migrating species winter there. Among the most famous are the hornbills, native to Sarawak. Other species of birds include egrets, herons, kingfishers, kites, mynahs, and pheasants.One of the world's most endangered animals is also unique to this part of the world - the orang utan, found only in Sumatra and Borneo, is the only great ape living naturally outside Africa.Other animal species of Malaysia include bears, crocodiles, elephants, leopards, monkeys, panthers and rhinoceroses. Borneo has over 160 species of snakes, including the venomous cobras, kraits and sea-snakes. All seven known species of turtles, including the giant leatherback, lay their eggs on Malaysia's beaches.
Malaysia is a major world exporter of timber. In recent years concern has grown about the rate of timber extraction. New forest management policies are being implemented to ensure the preservation of the forests. River pollution has also been the subject of recent control measures.A system of National Parks has been established to help preserve the country's flora and fauna and their habitats. Gunung Mulu National Park and Kinabalu Park are World Heritage sites. Malaysia's marine environment is also in need of protection. Coral reefs and other fragile marine ecosystems are protected by the system of designated Marine Parks.
Environment
The jungles of Malaysia are said to be the oldest in the world. They cover more than two thirds of the country and play a vital role in both its economic life and its climate.The forests stretch from the mangrove swamps of the west coast, through freshwater swamps to lowland hardwood forests, heath forests and mountain forest. There are believed to be around 8,500 species of flowering plants and ferns and 2,500 species of trees, in Malaysia's forests.Around 450 species of birds are native to Malaysia and many migrating species winter there. Among the most famous are the hornbills, native to Sarawak. Other species of birds include egrets, herons, kingfishers, kites, mynahs, and pheasants.One of the world's most endangered animals is also unique to this part of the world - the orang utan, found only in Sumatra and Borneo, is the only great ape living naturally outside Africa.Other animal species of Malaysia include bears, crocodiles, elephants, leopards, monkeys, panthers and rhinoceroses. Borneo has over 160 species of snakes, including the venomous cobras, kraits and sea-snakes. All seven known species of turtles, including the giant leatherback, lay their eggs on Malaysia's beaches.
Malaysia is a major world exporter of timber. In recent years concern has grown about the rate of timber extraction. New forest management policies are being implemented to ensure the preservation of the forests. River pollution has also been the subject of recent control measures.A system of National Parks has been established to help preserve the country's flora and fauna and their habitats. Gunung Mulu National Park and Kinabalu Park are World Heritage sites. Malaysia's marine environment is also in need of protection. Coral reefs and other fragile marine ecosystems are protected by the system of designated Marine Parks.
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