Langur Project Penang
An citizen science driven outreach research project on the ecology, behaviour & road ecology of Dusky Langurs (Trachypithecus obscurus) for the development of a sustainable langur conservation in Penang.
-What We Do-
Research
A study on the ecology, behaviour, and road ecology of Dusky Langurs. Check out the past volunteer and interns share about their experiences as a dusky!
Environmental Education
We believe that co-existence between people and wildlife can be established through environmental education. Get to know more about our outreach program and public engagements.
Conservation
Forest fragmentation is one major problem leading to the population decline of the arboreal dusky langur. Find out more about the urban canopy bridge as solution to reduce wildlife roadkill incidents.
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Thank you to our friends from Australia! 10319.8km completed & AUD3009 raised for LPP!
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To my friends
Many of my Facebook friends have been contacting me since the news of the culled dusky langurs in Port Dickson went viral on social media. I am sorry if I am not replying to you, too many people and comments to handle now. My team and I are deeply saddened and disturbed by the news…
Why I feed wild animals
A clickbait for wildlife feeders with confirmation bias ‘Happy hormones’ dopamine and oxytocin are released in our heads when we share food with animals. Seeing them, so satisfied with what I can offer, I feel I am like a big person; I feel I am kind; I am taking care of them, this is unconditional…
We have another climate issue on our plate
by Dusky Rachel written during Recovery Movement Control Order 2020 As government restrictions began to gradually lighten, I’d leave my house for an hour or two for my ‘weekly fresh air’; some time away from being cooped up in my tiny apartment. Nowadays, I find myself people-watching more often than ever. Perhaps I had missed…
Our Work in Numbers
Jan 2016
Established Since
68
Volunteers Participated
80
Events & Rainforest
Programmes
29,250
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Engagements
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Fun Facts about the Dusky Langur
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& passionate citizens in Malaysia and around the world.
