AR-News: (Malaysia) Training the Semai in Ulu Geroh

[Animalara2003 at aol.com]

A RICH array of wildlife abounds in the forest surrounding Kampung Ulu Geroh 
in Gopeng. Apart from the rare Rafflesia, the site harbours many species of 
beetles and butterflies. The insects are in such abundance that the Semai orang 
asli are collecting them – particularly the Rajah Brooke Birdwing (Troides 
brookiana), the national butterfly of Malaysia – for the souvenir trade.  



full story:

http://www.thestar.com.my/lifestyle/story.asp?file=/2004/2/17/features/7196593
&sec=features

"The world is a dangerous place,
not because of those who do evil,
but because of those who look on and do nothing."
Albert Einstein
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There is no justice, just us!  








    
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