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In Spite Of Their Rather Inconspicuous Looks, Swel..
23rd Jul 2020, by WWF Malaysia
In spite of their rather inconspicuous looks, swell sharks (Cephaloscyllium uter) can proudly boast a cool super-power that no other elasmobranch species has been observed to display.
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When in danger, swell sharks turn into real shapeshifters, puffing themselves up to double in size and appear much larger than they really are.
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At around 90cm in length, these rather small sharks have two different stomachs – to use their super-power, they inhale seawater and inflate one of these stomachs. Wi...
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A Small And Beautifully Patterned Species Of A Car..
23rd Jul 2020, by WWF Malaysia
A small and beautifully patterned species of a carpet shark – brownbanded bamboo shark (Chiloscyllium punctatum) – barely reaches 1 metre in length.
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Inhabiting inshore coral reefs and sandy bottoms, this species is oviparous, with mature females laying eggs. While sharks in general have electroreceptors called ampullae of Lorenzini, which help adults sense minute changes in electric fields and are often used for hunting, shark embryos use it as a defence mechanism.
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Embryos of these bambo...
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Reconnect: The Force Of Youth With Nature
23rd Jul 2020, by WWF Malaysia
Don't forget to stay tuned for our FB Live on 25 July 2020 as we will discuss why we should all reconnect with nature post MCO and what youth could do for nature. Click on that 'Get Reminder' button and we hope to see you online during the session!
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Speakers:
🔴 Johleen Koh, Co-Founder, Knowledge, New Old Twists
🔴 Nor Shidawati Abd Rasid, WWF-Malaysia
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Hammerhead Sharks, Some Of The Most Iconic Marine ..
22nd Jul 2020, by WWF Malaysia
Hammerhead sharks, some of the most iconic marine predators on our blue planet, getting their name and fame from their unusual hammer-like head. But there is one more crucial benefit their special cephalofoil (this special head shape) brings them – their super-sight!
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Thanks to this unique anatomical trait, hammerheads show enhanced binocular vision when compared to most shark species. Their horizontal range of view is much larger; they also have a full 360 ̊ vertical vision. For comparison,...
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Zebra Shark Stegostoma Tigrinum Is A Small Species..
22nd Jul 2020, by WWF Malaysia
Zebra shark (Stegostoma tigrinum) is a small species inhabiting shallow coral reefs, which – believe it or not – can clone itself!
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It has been observed that Zebra sharks can reproduce through the process of parthenogenesis where the female produces offspring without fertilization by a male. Through this form of asexual reproduction, female Zebra sharks produce genetically identical offspring, which are clones of each other and the parent. If this isn’t a real superpower, then what is?
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Walking, You May Say, Even I Can Do That. But For ..
21st Jul 2020, by WWF Malaysia
Walking, you may say, even I can do that. But for a fish to walk – that is quite something!
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A small species of an in-shore shark inhabiting coral reefs – the Epaulette shark (Hemiscyllium ocellatum) – has quite an unusual superpower for a fish. Yes, it can walk! Inhabiting shallow coral reefs, this species uses its paired fins to crawl over the coral when hunting – in fact, it prefers to do that instead of swimming.
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And if walking wasn’t cool enough for a shark, the Epaulette shark...
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It Was Indeed A Privilege To Be Invited For An Aud..
21st Jul 2020, by WWF Malaysia
It was indeed a privilege to be invited for an audience with KDYMM Seri Paduka Baginda Raja Permaisuri Agong last week. Joining our Executive Director/ CEO Ms Sophia LIm was Conservation Director Dr Henry Chan and Peninsular Malaysia Marine Turtle Conservation Manager Ms Lau Min Min. During the session, we updated Her Royal Highness on our conservation efforts. We were delighted to learn that Her Royal Highness shares our deep passion for conserving wildlife and natural habitats. What an inspira...
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A 3-Species-Strong Family Of Thresher Sharks Cruis..
21st Jul 2020, by WWF Malaysia
A 3-species-strong family of thresher sharks cruises around open oceans, (mostly) far away from lands. Their stunning, very long, whip-like tail is their secret superpower!
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With these sharks reaching nearly 6 metres in length, their tails are often the length of the entire body – or even longer. For a long time people suspected that there must be more to the thresher tail than just its beauty. Thanks to the underwater footage captured in 2010 in the Philippines, it was confirmed that threshe...
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Did You Know That Some Species Of Sharks Can Gener..
20th Jul 2020, by WWF Malaysia
Did you know that some species of sharks can generate light thanks to bioluminescence? Lantern sharks, which inhabit the mesopelagic (deep-sea) zones below 200 metres filled with darkness, can generate light thanks to photopores – tiny pores in their skin.
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Researchers believe they may be using this superpower for recognition by other catsharks and for schooling; it may also improve their vision. There is another way in which sharks can manipulate light – biofluorescence. Some species of sw...
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Sharks And Rays Are An Incredibly Diverse Group Of..
20th Jul 2020, by WWF Malaysia
Sharks and rays are an incredibly diverse group of vertebrates that have evolved around 400 million years ago, outliving the dinosaurs. There are over 1,200 species known to science, from the tiny dwarf lantern shark all the way to the gigantic whale shark. But it is not just their diversity that makes them so cool – they do have some very special superpowers too, from emitting light, to unique hunting techniques, to a super-brain! Let’s take a closer look at some of them. Stay tuned!
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Six Solutions To Save Sharks
16th Jul 2020, by WWF Malaysia
6 ways to reverse the downward trajectory of shark population 📈🦈
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🦈 Introduce Traceability of #shark products
🦈 Transparency and Differentiating #shark products
🦈 Reducing bycatch of #sharks through innovative approach
🦈 Effective implementation of #CITES
🦈 Prevent Extinction through multidisciplinary effort
🦈 Urgency, Urgency and more Urgency
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A piece by WWF’S network representative- Andy Cornish. Click here for more information bit.ly/2CwrIRV
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#SharkAwarenessWee...
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Congratulations To The Five Champions With The Bes..
16th Jul 2020, by WWF Malaysia
Congratulations to the five champions with the best photos: i) Muhammad Alif Hakeem b Mohd Sukeri, ii) Gloriya A/P Chegaram iii) Khoo Boo Siew iv) Kursam Ongui v) Kovin Sivanasvaran; and five consolation prize winners of the #ConnectwithFreshwater photography contest held in conjunction with #WorldEnvironmentDay2020.
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Also, a special shout out and thank you to all contest participants and everyone who took part in the public voting of the shortlisted finalist entries!
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We hope everyone enjoyed...
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Love Nature Global Tiger Day Special Trailer
15th Jul 2020, by WWF Malaysia
As we count down to Global Tiger Day on 29 July 2020, pledge with Love Nature and WWF-Malaysia to save tigers from extinction at wwf.org.my/lovenature
Love Nature will be airing a Global Tiger Day Special on 29 July, 7pm (GMT+8) on channel 502, Unifi TV. The show features one of the most iconic animals on Earth - the Bengal Tiger, which stalks the jungles of India. Over the course of a single day, the audience will follow the story of how a mother and her three young cubs overcome challenges ...
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Malaysia Is Still In Covid-19 Recovery Phase And S..
15th Jul 2020, by WWF Malaysia
Malaysia is still in COVID-19 recovery phase and schools are reopening. In this webinar, we will discuss why taking time for outdoor learning adventures should be on everyone's mind. Two credible speakers will share their thoughts on this, so join us in this interactive session! #ReconnectWithNature
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Catch us live on WWF-Malaysia's Facebook page.
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The Malayan Tiger Is Our Symbol Of National Pride...
14th Jul 2020, by WWF Malaysia
🐯The Malayan tiger is our symbol of national pride. WWF-Malaysia is looking for supporters to be featured in a crowdsourced video. We’d like to highlight the importance of tigers to forest ecosystems and how we all need healthy forests to live.
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This is your opportunity to raise your voice for Malayan tigers! Send us your 15-second self-recorded video describing how tigers are important to you.
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Submit your videos by 22 July by emailing: wrozi@wwf.org.my for a chance to be featured. WWF-M...
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Did You Know That Blue Shark Is The Most Commonly ..
14th Jul 2020, by WWF Malaysia
Did you know that blue shark is the most commonly fished shark species globally? It is also the most common species in the shark fin trade, with its fins ending up in shark fin soup. The blue shark has also been documented in local catches around Malaysia, however they are rare species to be sighted in the wild.
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Why not celebrate this Shark Awareness Day by choosing to go fin-free and replace it with alternate dishes such as Double-boiled soup and Braised soup?
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Use WWF Sharkulator www.wwf.o...
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Celebrate Sharkawarenessday And Save Sharks. Ever ..
14th Jul 2020, by WWF Malaysia
Celebrate #SharkAwarenessDay and save sharks!
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Ever wondered how many sharks could be saved if people choose to go fin-free and stop eating shark fin soup in wedding banquets or corporate events? We got it covered! Use our WWF Sharkulator to find out 👉www.wwf.org.my/sharkulator
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And here is how our Sharkulator formula works - using 6 calculation steps from a bowl of shark fin soup all the way back to a live shark. This infographic is also available in Bahasa Melayu 👉 bit.ly/ShakulatorIn...
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The Only Great Ape In Asia, Orangutan Or Man Of Th..
14th Jul 2020, by WWF Malaysia
The only great ape in Asia, orangutan or ‘man of the forest’ is only found in the islands of Borneo and Sumatra. Sadly, orangutans today are on the critically endangered species lists due to habitat loss. Let's take some time off to know how we can save and protect orangutans! Please help us to choose two preferable topics and times from the list below, that you would like to sit in our upcoming Facebook Live 🎥 ?
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You may write your preference in the comment section below, latest by 12 p...
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We Are Thrilled To Share With You The Wwf Sharkula..
14th Jul 2020, by WWF Malaysia
We are thrilled to share with you the WWF Sharkulator, a calculator web app, for the first time ever to count how many sharks can be saved when you choose not to consume shark fin soup. For example, it only takes to refuse 8 bowls of shark fin soup in order to save 1 shark!
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Based on a WWF-Malaysia consumer survey conducted by IPSOS in 2018, we found that special gatherings remain as the main reason for people to eat shark fin soup, particularly in Chinese wedding banquets (68%), followed by co...
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