Since before the colonial,
Malaysia or as it was formerly known as Malaya, has always been home to many fascinating
and exotic flora and fauna. Harboring one of the world’s oldest rainforest
believing to be 130million years old, even today there are many things we do
not know about the natural wonders of Malaysia. Malaysia have one of the most
diverse ecosystem in the world. Approximately 210 species of mammal, 620 bird species, 250
reptile species, and 150 frog species and 614 species of freshwater fish
as well as over 15000 species of flowering plant has been classified before and
after the independence of Malaysia.
Rafflesia Azlanii Named after the sultan of Perak
Although Malaysia has fascinating nature, many changes have
occurred throughout the years since Merdeka. New species of flora and fauna has
been identify and classify by science and some species are threatened and are
facing extinction and even gone extinct. Independence has brought salvation as
well as destruction to the flora and fauna of Malaysia. New laws have been
enforced to protect wildlife and the forest but at the same time, the growing
population and development ravaged the natural habitat of flora and fauna. Animals
such as the Black Shrew, Sumatran Rhino, Malayan Tapir, Mouse Deer and Orangutans
are facing threat of extinction mostly due to deforestation, habitat loss and
poaching. On the other hand, Merdaka has also brought some species back from
the brink of extinction. One of these successful stories is the Green sea
turtle which has seen a rise in population numbers.
Orphan tiger cub and Orangutan in rehabilitation center
As a proud Malaysian, we need to
take account of the natural wonders this great nation have and we must play our
part in maintaining and conserving the natural jewels that is a part of
Malaysia.
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