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Welcome To
ULU MUDA & PEDU
LAKE- PENINSULA
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Introduction
The Ulu Muda Nature Reserve is located in the state of Kedah
in northern Peninsular Malaysia. Ulu Muda was
established as a forest reserve in 1932. This
Reserve is quite remote and a visit to Ulu Muda
entails meticulous planning as there are permits to
be applied from the Kedah State Forestry Department
and transportation and authorized guides to be
arranged. Visitors must ensure that they are
mentally and physically fit, as the Forest Reserve
is still quite untouched hence making it impermeable
at times. Pedu Lake are 30 km north from Ulu muda
forest reserve, which is a great place for relaxing
and water activities.
Flora and Fauna
The Ulu Muda Nature Reserve encompasses two major catchments
areas bordering Thailand. This unique geographical
position is an attraction to the wildlife which
moves along the jungles of Thailand and Malaysia.
There are an impressive number of mammals in the Reserve;
scientists have identified 109 species of mammals
which are about 50% of the total count in Peninsular
Malaysia. This including endangered species like
tiger, Malayan Sun Bear, Sumatran rhinoceroses,
tapirs, flying lemurs and gaur.
There are 110
species of birds in the Reserve including endangered
Malay peacock pheasant and great argus pheasant. Ulu
muda forest reserve also a home to numerous other
species of insects, birds, monkeys and reptiles; as
well as 47 endemic tree species. Ulu Muda also act
as heaven for Agile gibbon, there are
normally stay at the canopy as high as 20m from
ground, a tiny black furry creature with incredible
long arms.
The flora in the Ulu Muda Nature Reserve is quite exclusive
because of its geographical position. It is this
position which affects the climate which is cooler
in the North (Thailand) and hotter in the South
allowing exotic and unique plants to thrive in the
Reserve.
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