Monday, January 5, 2009

Similajau NP


Abdul Rahim, Similajau Park Ranger noticed it first as he was cycling past it. We quickly ran over to check it out. Strange for a gliding snake to be taking the route to where he's going. No one was sure whether it was poisonous or not, so we didn't take any chances. It has nice green coloration on top and greenish yellow towards the belly, it's skin is slightly loose. It's tail light brown. Most likely prey are birds, lizards and small insects ... perhaps not so poisonous. Ular Kenyalang, a gliding snake.

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A well camouflaged crab commonly found in the tide pools hiding under small rocks and crevices. The coloration of this individual matches well with the greenish moss on the rocks.

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Pretty butterfly

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Ghost crab doing a poor job of hiding, the tide pools along rocky shores are teeming with life. From little snails to small blenys to miniature octopus.

Thursday, January 1, 2009

Similajau NP


Little hermit at Golden Beach. Many other little creatures form a community within the intertidal zones.

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Rocks in a tidepool at Golden Beach.

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HAPPY NEW YEAR 2009! There was junk food, wine, champagne, a bonfire, good friends and the beach. To all walkers who couldnt be there: 'we missed you!' There we supposed to be 12 of us celebrating New Year ... 4 decided to go Niah and celebrate at Rumah Chang instead, those who were left made the best use to the wines and champagne we bought for the purpose. And there were enough crackers, junk food and tuna dip to go around. Marion taught us a new way to welcome 2009.