My favourite of all the Malaysian mammals is the proboscis monkey. These are confined to the island of Borneo only and they are endangered. I took this photo at theLabuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuarynear Sandakan where they emerge from their patch of mangrove forest at feeding time. I also ...
Behavioural responses of the mangrove fiddler crabs (Uca annulipes and U. inversa) to urban sewage loadings: Results of a mesocosm approach The study aimed at investigating the effects of sewage loadings on the behaviour of two fiddler crabs species maintained in a system of experimental mesoco....
13. Mangrove Swamp Any form of shrubs or small trees growing in the coastal saline or brackish water makes up the mangrove swamp ecosystems. The plants and shrubs in the mangrove ecosystem are highly salt-tolerant and well adapted to the harsh coastal conditions such as the low oxygen condition...
diet, physical appearance, and behavior. Duck is actually a common name given to the species that belongs to the family of birds, Anatidae. Swans and geese also fall under the same category. These types of birds are generally found in the lake water or sea water. For ...