Enter The Wild

21/11/2022

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Scientists say capturing footage of the black-naped pheasant-pigeon was "a moment you dream about".

12/10/2022

The Borneo Grainy Frog (Kalophrynus heterochirus).

Their natural habitat includes subtropical or tropical lowland forests, intermittent freshwater marshes and heavily degraded former forests. Unfortunately their population is threatened by habitat loss.

This was the only individual we found from this species at Bako National Park.

11/10/2022

Ries S Man from Aaranya Wildlife Odysseys guides us through the coastal side of Bako National Park where the mangrove forest thrives. The Nibung Palm trees are used by his village to build houses and fishing rods.

07/10/2022

A Bornean Bearded Pig emerges from the forest after a night of heavy rain.

They spend most of the day foraging, wallowing in mud and resting. Often they will follow macaques in order to feed on fruits that fall to the ground. Interestingly, they are good swimmers and jumpers.

Unfortunately, they are considered Vulnerable (VU) according to the IUCN Red List as their numbers decrease from habitat destruction and hunting for meat.

05/10/2022

The Collett's tree Frog (Polypedates colletti) on a small tree in Bako National Park.

Most of these elegant frogs have an hour-glass shaped pattern on their back and are characterised by an acute snout. Their preferred habitat is lowland marshy regions fo evergreen rainforest.

04/10/2022

A Bornean Keeled-Pit Viper waits patiently for unsuspecting rodents above a swamp in the lowland forest of Bako National Park. They use the heat-sensing pits on the side of their head to detect prey.

02/10/2022

The elusive Bornean Leaf Turtle, found wandering the forest floor at night.

Adults typically spend their nights walking on land and move to water during the daytime. They are not known to be very strong swimmers and prefer to walk along the bottom of a water body rather than to swim.

30/09/2022

The Brown Kerangas Frog (Pulchrana baramica) searching for insects in the tropical lowland forests of Bako National Park. They are largely terrestrial and often found near forest streams or swamps.

23/09/2022

The incredibly vibrant Green Crested Lizard (Bronchocela cristella).

This species inhabit primary and secondary forests where they swiftly leap and move amongst the tree branches. They are characterised by their bright green colouration but will turn a darker brown when threatened. There is a dark ring around each eye and a dark spot at the back of their head. Amazingly, their long thin tail makes up around 75% of their total length.

Despite being very common in Malayan countries, their population is declining in Singapore due to competition with an introduced species of lizard Calotes versicolor.

22/09/2022

The world's only venomous primate, the Slow Loris.

At night they forage for fruit, nectar, insects and small mammals. With their strong grip, flexible wrists and ankles, they are well-adapted to living in trees. When startled, they will often hide behind their hands and freeze until the perceived threat has left.