Rajang Mangroves National Park

2°05′N 111°16′E / 2.083°N 111.267°E / 2.083; 111.267Area107 km2 (41 sq mi)Established2000

The Rajang Mangroves National Park is a national park in Sarikei Division, Sarawak, Malaysia.[1] It is home to species such as proboscis monkeys, silvered langurs, lesser adjutant storks, Irrawaddy dolphin and hornbills.[2]

It has a very important role in preserving the coast, from the occurrence of erosion, tidal floods and salt intrusions.[3]

See also

External links

  • Treasure our Rajang mangroves - WWF Malaysia

References

  1. ^ "Official Website of Forest Department Sarawak". Forest Department Sarawak. Retrieved 2019-05-17.
  2. ^ "Treasure our Rajang mangroves". WWF Malaysia. Retrieved 2019-05-17.
  3. ^ "Rajang Mangroves | DOPA Explorer". dopa-explorer.jrc.ec.europa.eu. Retrieved 2021-04-29.


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