Malaysia

Rat-hunting macaques: a greener solution for rodent pest control in Malaysian oil palm plantations?

Malaysia /

In the lush landscapes of Southeast Asia, oil palm plantations stretch across vast land, producing palm oil, one of the world’s most versatile and economically significant commodities. However, the cultivation of oil palm has long been accompanied by environmental concerns. In the quest for more sustainable practices, an unlikely ally has emerged from the depths of the rainforest: southern pig-tailed macaques.

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The Dusky langurs of Penang: Navigating urban life with finesse

Malaysia /

In the bustling cityscape of Penang, Malaysia, amidst the cacophony of human activity, exists a quieter, more elusive population – the Dusky langurs.

Although they are quite able to adapt to urbanisation, Dusky langurs face significant conservation challenges. The Langur Project Penang aims to promote coexistence in their new home, the urban jungle.

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Guardians of the blue: MareCet’s quest to save Malaysia’s marine mammals

Malaysia /

Dolphins, whales, porpoises and dugongs call Malaysia’s waters their home and play crucial roles in maintaining the ecological balance of their marine habitats. However, like many marine mammals worldwide, Malaysia’s wild marine sentinels face a myriad of threats.
Join us, as we accompanied the MareCet team on their January dolphin survey on the west coast of Malaysia: two days out on the Malaysian waters on a small vessel of discovery and conservation, joining a team of amazing experts in marine conservation.

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Born to be wild: A quest to save the singing apes of South-East Asia

Malaysia, Thailand /

Gibbons are renowned amongst primates for their loud and unique vocalisations. However, unfortunately, their extraordinary songs are an easy way for poachers to find them, and today, their numbers in the wild are drastically dropping, while they are popular pets purchased on the black market.

But could there be a way to successfully rehabilitate and give gibbons that were rescued from the pet trade their freedom back? We hear the answer from two of the best gibbon experts in Thailand and Malaysia.

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