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bison, also known as “seladang.” Around 508 breeding species of birds flock to Malaysia and call it home for at least a portion of the year. In the lowland forests of Sabah and Sarawak, travelers can find around 400 species of hardwood trees along with semihardwood species. One common fruit tree is the fig, while common plants higher up in altitude include violets, buttercups, and valerian. In the evergreen forests, moss covers the trees and ground. People who enjoy bird watching may enjoy finding the real birds of paradise— colored birds that flock to the forests—as well as the “Birds of Paradise” flowers. Butterflies and small mammals also inhabit the various zones of Malaysia. There are some rarer species that people might see while visiting Malaysia, like monkeys, elephants, panthers, rhinoceroses, crocodiles, tapirs, and others, if they’re lucky. Interestingly, these animals do occur in the wild in Malaysia, but they often hide away carefully and are not seen.

This 13-minute video provides an insight into Malaysia’s geography. Scan the QR code with your phone to watch!

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