Most Malaysians can recognise the evocative call of gibbons when they are close to good forest, but few know that there are actually five species of gibbons and that all of them are endangered by habitat loss at the impact of the pet trade. To help nurture a greater sense of sppreciation for these creatures of the high canopy, The Habitat Foundation teamed up with the Malaysian Primatological Society (MPS) organized a virtual event to celebrate International Gibbon Day 2020. The public talk featured Dr. Susan Lappan of Appalachian State … [Read more...] about Raising awareness of our amazing small apes on International Gibbon Day 2020
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A national initiative to develop an Action Plan to conserve Malaysia’s Small Apes
The Habitat Foundation is honoured to support a new national initiative to develop an IUCN Action Plan for the Conservation of Small Apes in Malaysia being coordinated by the Malaysian Primatalogical Society (MPS). Over the coming months, key individuals, organizations, institutions and agencies from across Malaysia will be participating in thematic discussions to help provide an assessment of the conservation status of Malaysia's gibbon species. They will assess the main threats and challenges and collaboratively develop a strategic … [Read more...] about A national initiative to develop an Action Plan to conserve Malaysia’s Small Apes
A Malaysia Day message 2020
On Malaysia Day we celebrate all who are working in some capacity to preserve the natural heritage of our country because conservationists are patriots. We know what it means to love this nation so intensely that we will endure untold hardships and time away from loved ones to complete our mission because our work is the tangible expression of our commitment to our country. We will go to the mountain tops, to the depths of the seas, into the darkest caves, and distant forest interiors, and we will call ourselves lucky to have known … [Read more...] about A Malaysia Day message 2020
A guide to the orchids of Penang Hill
by Rexy Prakash Chacko Comprising 10 per cent of all the world’s flowering plants, Orchidaceae (Orchid family) is one of world’s largest plant families, rivalled in number only by the Daisy family. Orchids are identifiable by their bilaterally symmetrical flowers, with the lip, being the most prominent characteristic in distinguishing their flowers from those of other plants. Almost every region (except the Antarctic) is home to a unique collection of orchids, adapted to the specific environments they grow in. Orchid diversity is … [Read more...] about A guide to the orchids of Penang Hill
THF begins video shoot for Environmental Literacy Course
Environmental champions can be found everywhere: some live in remote forests, and others may live right next door! For the past few months the team from The Habitat Foundation has been working closely with Greensmiths in developing educational modules tailored for students in Malaysia aged 10-15. The upcoming Habitat Academy Environmental Literacy Course is designed to provide young people with the knowledge and insights to empower and equip them for the challenges of our changing world. The first three modules feature … [Read more...] about THF begins video shoot for Environmental Literacy Course
