In An English Country Garden,Sabah

In An English Country Garden,Sabah

The title of this article is inspired by the song ‘English Country Garden’, written by Jimmie Rodgers in 1962 although surprisingly he is not English but from the US.

I am writing this having recently returned from a six-week visit to Sabah where I had the pleasure of meeting people who are contributing significantly to conservation in East Malaysia. They are part of an important state-wide debate on how Sabah’s economic and social development can be successful whilst at the same time its incredible wildlife is protected.

Tawau Hills Park Wildlife Expedition 2017-2018

Tawau Hills Park Wildlife Expedition 2017-2018

1StopBorneo Wildlife is in collaboration with Sabah parks and has embarked on a one year wildlife survey at Tawau Hills Park, a state park on the east coast of Borneo. It is being led by Shavez Cheema and Chun Xing Wong under the supervision of Dr. John Payne. Team members also include Koid Qian Qun, Intan Dols and Novi Dols. The Sabah Parks team consists of Affendi bin Johari Ariff, Suzana Nasib, Frederic Francis Gansau @ Johan and Jamil Kasmin

Toddy Cat, Civet

Toddy Cat, Civet

The young lady found a very weird-looking ‘cat’ in her drain recently. This animal was almost dead as it had ants all over it and was not responding well. Two weeks later it was released back into the jungle due to her hospitality. This lady’s name is Miss Izni Merni. So, when Izni found this civet, she called Shavez from the Wildlife club and Ying