Langurs: Primates on the Brink of Extinction
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Regina Hoo
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Penang’s Gorgeous Mangrove Ecosystems under Threat
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THE COASTLINE HEADING towards Balik Pulau is fortunately lined with mangroves. This salt-tolerant plant species described as halophytes, thrives in Penang's int...
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Mushrooms! Photo Evidence of Penang’s Biodiversity
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BEFORE I STARTED hiking during the lockdowns, I had only ever thought of mushrooms as those found in supermarkets, either fresh or dried. But they are now my fa...
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Datuk Seri Lim Chong Keat – Relentless Champion of Penang’s Botanical Heritage
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