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Jan 19 2021

Habitalk: How to be a Successful Hornbill

It's a jungle out there. And for an ambitious young hornbill that dreams of finding a life partner and producing many offspring, there is much to learn. Yeap Chin Aik, who has devoted many years to understanding the secrets of hornbill success joins us for the first Habitalk of the year! This free virtual talk will be live streamed on 2 February at 5 PM. Save the date and watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/fXiWH940Crc. Let's learn about our native wildlife while we all stay home and help flatten the curve! About the presenter … [Read more...] about Habitalk: How to be a Successful Hornbill

Written by justine · Categorized: Events, Habitalks · Tagged: Habitalk, Hornbill Guardians, Yeap Chin Aik

Jul 24 2018

Habitalk: Misunderstood & Underappreciated – The tale of the scaly and the slimy

Learn about the fascinating reptiles and amphibians of Penang Hill at this Habitalk and Walk by Mohd Abdul Muin Md Akil. Muin is an expert on the herpetofauna of Penang, having studied them for over a decade. He has published more than 30 research manuscripts and described more than 35 new species of reptiles and amphibians. The more you learn about these cold-blooded creatures, the more interest outweighs fear and squeamishness!  Come learn more about Penang's species with him on 28th July 2018. After the talk, there is an opportunity for … [Read more...] about Habitalk: Misunderstood & Underappreciated – The tale of the scaly and the slimy

Written by justine · Categorized: Habitalks

Jul 24 2018

Habitalk: Reaching High toward Unesco Biosphere Reserve Status

The hills and the coast of Penang have always been important to Penang’s communities. The Penang Hill Biosphere Reserve which encompasses these natural areas are a vital green lung to Penang Island; they provide valuable ecosystem services, spaces for recreation, and support the local economy. The nomination of the Penang Hill UNESCO Man and the Biosphere Reserve celebrates Penang’s distinctive natural and social landscapes and emphasizes an ongoing commitment to achieving a balance between nature conservation and development through … [Read more...] about Habitalk: Reaching High toward Unesco Biosphere Reserve Status

Written by justine · Categorized: Habitalks, Penang Hill Biosphere Reserve

Jul 24 2018

Habitalk: Plant Diversity of Malaysia – a potpourri of nature’s delight

Dr Saw Leng Guan is an expert on Malaysia's floristic heritage and a national treasure in his own right. He has had a long and distinguished career as a botanist with the Forest Research Institute of Malaysia (FRIM). He is the author of the Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak, and the Flora of Peninsular Malaysia. Dr Saw is a recipient of the prestigious Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) Medal of excellence for his contributions to plant taxonomy. We are fortunate to have Dr Saw as the Curator of the Penang Botanic Gardens. He is an … [Read more...] about Habitalk: Plant Diversity of Malaysia – a potpourri of nature’s delight

Written by justine · Categorized: Habitalks

Mar 22 2018

Habitalk by Mr Balu Perumal of Malaysian Nature Society

Saturday, 24 March 2018 at 10.30 am My Forest Watch, Strengthening Non-State Actor Involvement in Forest Governance : Balu Perumal is Head of Conservation at the Malaysian Nature Society. He Joins us from KL to talk about MyForestWatch, a new initiative to strengthen community involvement in forest advocacy and protection of important wildlife habitats. His Habitalk will be of interest to all those who believe in public participation in enhancing forest governance. https://www.facebook.com/events/2154837804744557/  Nikolay … [Read more...] about Habitalk by Mr Balu Perumal of Malaysian Nature Society

Written by habitatf · Categorized: Habitalks

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