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Written by www.cuti.com.my
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Saturday, 19 February 2005 |
Pulau Jerejak (Jerejak Island)
Jerejak Island or Pulau Jerejak, as it is locally known, is an islet
located off the island of Penang, Malaysia. A virtually undisturbed
island graced with the rich diversity of 362ha of over 210 species
of flora and fauna. Towering tropical trees, lingering lianas and
exotic orchids prove to be shelters to some of the most remarkable
living creatures, such as the Monitor Lizard and the White-Bellied
Sea Eagle. Pulau Jerejak has a unique flora and fauna and is home
to a certain species of the sea eagle which has chosen to roost on
the island.
The island also boasts of an ancient emerald environment,
older than the equatorial forests of the Amazon, thus producing
a marvelous ecosystem that is both inspiring and engaging. Equally
intriguing is the island's history as a penal colony - a mystical
touch to the surrounding pristine nature.
Pulau Jerejak is only minutes away from Penang city life yet tucked
away among the magnificence of a lush tropical rainforest; also
known as the "virgin jungle" island as it is one of the
few remaining preserves of primary forest in Malaysia.
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