Friday, August 22, 2008

Selirong Island

Selirong Island Mangrove Park is Brunei’s largest mangrove island covering up to 2,566 hectare in total land size. It is known to be the best tropical mangrove forest in Southeast Asia. The island is home to many amazing flora fauna species. The existing of Bakau Minyak, Bakau Kurap, Nyireh Bunga, Nipah Palm and the Linggadai provides enough food and shelter for the wild animals. Observe carefully through the mangrove leaves and branches for the great climbing Lottorinid snail and the giant mud skipper usually found among the roots within the mangrove.
Proboscis Monkey is the largest monkey found in Selirong Island and Estuarine crocodile is the largest reptile. Over 40 species of birds, 10 species of mammals, 8 species of reptiles and insect species are all resident in this park to be discover by you. The colugo or flying lemur is the most impressive mammal also can be found here







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