SIMILAJAU NATIONAL PARK

Similajau National Park is a national park in the Bintulu Division of Sarawak Malaysia. It is located about 30 kilometres from Bintulu.The national park is a recreational resource, and features rainforest, beaches of white and golden sand, and rocky beaches, facing the South China Sea. The park is rich in flora and fauna.The flora consist of three main types, namely; beach,kerangas, a type of tropical moist forest, and mixed dipterocrap forest, which is home to various species of plants, trees and wildlife. The Tongkat Ali (Eurycoma longifolia), belonging to the family of Simarubaceae, is a small and slender tree, and can grow as high as 15 metres (49 ft). On maturity its fruits turn black, similar to coffee berries. The terrestrial fauna of the park include 24 recorded species of mammals, including as gibbons, banded langurs and long-tailed macaque. 185 species of birds have been recorded in the park, including hornbills and migratory water birds like Storm's Stork. A noteworthy reptile found here is the saltwater crocodile. Dolphins are found in the sea off the park's coast. Occasionally, green turtles come ashore to lay their eggs.12 out of the 20 marine mammals recorded in Malaysia occur in Sarawak. These include whales, dugongs and dolphins. Five species of dolphin have been recorded in Bintulu waters: Irrawanddy Dolphin (Orcaella brevirostris), Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiop trancatus), Indo-Pacific humpback Dolphin (Sousa cinensis), Finless porpoise Dolphin (Neophocaena phoacaenoides), Pantropic spotted Dolphin (Stenella attenuta). Dolphins occur during the months of March to September every year. They are often sptted in groups of four or more during early morning of the day.Burung Kenyalang (Hornbill) There are eight species of Hornbill recorded in Sarawak. Wildlife survey shows only few species are found at the park forests. Only solitary species, the Black hornbill (Anthracoceros malayanus) is found roaming in the park compound. Early notice during the early morning and late afternoon.And many more fauna species.

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