Photo update 1: Kenyir’s wildlife up close!

These are just some of the wildlife photos taken by researchers from the Kenyir Wildlife Corridor Project.  Hopefully, they’ll entice you to conduct research in Kenyir!

Featured photos:

Leopard spotted near the Kuala Berang Highway. © Rimba_William

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Toolbox update 1: Uploading custom maps to Garmin GPS

Have you been frustrated trying to find out how to upload a custom map (e.g. with grid cells and topo maps) to your Garmin GPS? We have. There are always conflicting instructions on the internet and there’s no one website which explains the steps clearly. We’ve decided enough is enough!

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Publication update 1: Is sustainable use of Malaysia’s cloud forests possible?

Here’s a recent article co-authored by one of Rimba’s members, Reuben, in the journal BioScience. Cloud forests are home to numerous endemic species in Malaysia, but it remains a severely understudied ecosystem. This review summarizes the issues and challenges related to cloud forest conservation in Malaysia. Find out more about what needs to be done to save this imperiled ecosystem by getting a copy of this paper here.