Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Taman Negara Malaysia/Malaysia National Park
Taman Negara National Park was established in Malaysia in 1938/1939 as the King George V National Park. It was renamed to Taman Negara after independence, which literally means "national park" in Malay. Taman Negara (total area 4,343 km²) has a reputation as the world's oldest tropical rainforest.Taman Negara encompasses three states, Pahang, Kelantan and Terengganu, each with its own legislation.Taman Negara Pahang is the largest at 2,477 km², followed by Taman Negara Kelantan at 1,043 km² and Taman Negara Terengganu at 853 km².Taman Negara is the home of some rare mammals, such as the Indochinese Tiger, Crab-eating macaque, Sumatran Rhinoceros, Great Argus, Red Junglefowl, Malayan Gaurand ,Asian Elephant.Others attractions found near Kuala Tahan include a canopy walkway, Gua Telinga and Lata Berkoh
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