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Malayan Collection (#3)

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Background imageMalayan Collection: Rufous-crowned Babbler (Malacopteron magnum magnum) adult, perched on twig, Taman Negara N. P

Rufous-crowned Babbler (Malacopteron magnum magnum) adult, perched on twig, Taman Negara N. P
Rufous-crowned Babbler (Malacopteron magnum magnum) adult, perched on twig, Taman Negara N.P. Titiwangsa Mountains, Malay Peninsula, Malaysia, February

Background imageMalayan Collection: Eurasian Wild Boar (Sus scrofa vittatus) adult, covered with mud after wallowing, Taman Negara N. P

Eurasian Wild Boar (Sus scrofa vittatus) adult, covered with mud after wallowing, Taman Negara N. P
Eurasian Wild Boar (Sus scrofa vittatus) adult, covered with mud after wallowing, Taman Negara N.P. Titiwangsa Mountains, Malay Peninsula, Malaysia, February

Background imageMalayan Collection: Eurasian Wild Boar (Sus scrofa vittatus) two adults, wallowing in muddy hollow, Taman Negara N. P

Eurasian Wild Boar (Sus scrofa vittatus) two adults, wallowing in muddy hollow, Taman Negara N. P
Eurasian Wild Boar (Sus scrofa vittatus) two adults, wallowing in muddy hollow, Taman Negara N.P. Titiwangsa Mountains, Malay Peninsula, Malaysia, February

Background imageMalayan Collection: Sooty-capped Babbler (Malacopteron affine affine) adult male, clinging to tree trunk

Sooty-capped Babbler (Malacopteron affine affine) adult male, clinging to tree trunk, Taman Negara N. P
Sooty-capped Babbler (Malacopteron affine affine) adult male, clinging to tree trunk, Taman Negara N.P. Titiwangsa Mountains, Malay Peninsula, Malaysia, February

Background imageMalayan Collection: Masked Finfoot (Heliopais personatus) adult male, in flight over river, Tahan River

Masked Finfoot (Heliopais personatus) adult male, in flight over river, Tahan River, Taman Negara N. P
Masked Finfoot (Heliopais personatus) adult male, in flight over river, Tahan River, Taman Negara N.P. Titiwangsa Mountains, Malay Peninsula, Malaysia, February

Background imageMalayan Collection: Scaly-crowned Babbler (Malacopteron cinereum cinereum) adult, perched on twig, Taman Negara N. P

Scaly-crowned Babbler (Malacopteron cinereum cinereum) adult, perched on twig, Taman Negara N. P
Scaly-crowned Babbler (Malacopteron cinereum cinereum) adult, perched on twig, Taman Negara N.P. Titiwangsa Mountains, Malay Peninsula, Malaysia, February

Background imageMalayan Collection: Bar-bellied Cuckoo-shrike (Coracina striata sumatrensis) adult female, with insect prey in beak

Bar-bellied Cuckoo-shrike (Coracina striata sumatrensis) adult female, with insect prey in beak, perched on branch, Taman Negara N.P. Titiwangsa Mountains, Malay Peninsula, Malaysia, February

Background imageMalayan Collection: Lesser Fish-eagle (Ichthyophaga humilis humilis) adult, in flight, Taman Negara N. P

Lesser Fish-eagle (Ichthyophaga humilis humilis) adult, in flight, Taman Negara N. P
Lesser Fish-eagle (Ichthyophaga humilis humilis) adult, in flight, Taman Negara N.P. Titiwangsa Mountains, Malay Peninsula, Malaysia, February

Background imageMalayan Collection: Oriental Magpie-robin (Copsychus saularis musicus) adult male

Oriental Magpie-robin (Copsychus saularis musicus) adult male, foraging amongst fallen leaves on short grass, Taman Negara N.P. Titiwangsa Mountains, Malay Peninsula, Malaysia, February

Background imageMalayan Collection: Raffless Malkoha (Rhinortha chlorophaea chlorophaea) adult female, foraging amongst dead leaves

Raffless Malkoha (Rhinortha chlorophaea chlorophaea) adult female, foraging amongst dead leaves, Taman Negara N. P
Raffless Malkoha (Rhinortha chlorophaea chlorophaea) adult female, foraging amongst dead leaves, Taman Negara N.P. Titiwangsa Mountains, Malay Peninsula, Malaysia, February

Background imageMalayan Collection: Black Flying Squirrel (Aeromys tephromelas) adult, climbing up tree trunk in day, Taman Negara N. P

Black Flying Squirrel (Aeromys tephromelas) adult, climbing up tree trunk in day, Taman Negara N. P
Black Flying Squirrel (Aeromys tephromelas) adult, climbing up tree trunk in day, Taman Negara N.P. Titiwangsa Mountains, Malay Peninsula, Malaysia, February

Background imageMalayan Collection: Hairy-backed Bulbul (Tricholestes criniger criniger) adult, perched on twig, Taman Negara N. P

Hairy-backed Bulbul (Tricholestes criniger criniger) adult, perched on twig, Taman Negara N. P
Hairy-backed Bulbul (Tricholestes criniger criniger) adult, perched on twig, Taman Negara N.P. Titiwangsa Mountains, Malay Peninsula, Malaysia, February

Background imageMalayan Collection: Grey-bellied Bulbul (Pycnonotus cyaniventris cyaniventris) adult, perched on branch

Grey-bellied Bulbul (Pycnonotus cyaniventris cyaniventris) adult, perched on branch, Taman Negara N. P
Grey-bellied Bulbul (Pycnonotus cyaniventris cyaniventris) adult, perched on branch, Taman Negara N.P. Titiwangsa Mountains, Malay Peninsula, Malaysia, February

Background imageMalayan Collection: Moustached Babbler (Malacopteron magnirostre magnirostre) adult, perched on twig, Taman Negara N. P

Moustached Babbler (Malacopteron magnirostre magnirostre) adult, perched on twig, Taman Negara N. P
Moustached Babbler (Malacopteron magnirostre magnirostre) adult, perched on twig, Taman Negara N.P. Titiwangsa Mountains, Malay Peninsula, Malaysia, February

Background imageMalayan Collection: Malaysian Blue-flycatcher (Cyornis turcosus rupatensis) adult female, perched on branch

Malaysian Blue-flycatcher (Cyornis turcosus rupatensis) adult female, perched on branch, Taman Negara N. P
Malaysian Blue-flycatcher (Cyornis turcosus rupatensis) adult female, perched on branch, Taman Negara N.P. Titiwangsa Mountains, Malay Peninsula, Malaysia, February

Background imageMalayan Collection: Banded Woodpecker (Picus miniaceus malaccensis) adult female, at nesthole in tree trunk

Banded Woodpecker (Picus miniaceus malaccensis) adult female, at nesthole in tree trunk, Taman Negara N. P
Banded Woodpecker (Picus miniaceus malaccensis) adult female, at nesthole in tree trunk, Taman Negara N.P. Titiwangsa Mountains, Malay Peninsula, Malaysia, February

Background imageMalayan Collection: Blue-throated Bee-eater (Merops viridis viridis) immature, perched on wire, Taman Negara N. P

Blue-throated Bee-eater (Merops viridis viridis) immature, perched on wire, Taman Negara N. P
Blue-throated Bee-eater (Merops viridis viridis) immature, perched on wire, Taman Negara N.P. Titiwangsa Mountains, Malay Peninsula, Malaysia, February

Background imageMalayan Collection: Diards Trogon (Harpactes diardii sumatranus) adult female, perched on twig, Taman Negara N. P

Diards Trogon (Harpactes diardii sumatranus) adult female, perched on twig, Taman Negara N. P
Diards Trogon (Harpactes diardii sumatranus) adult female, perched on twig, Taman Negara N.P. Titiwangsa Mountains, Malay Peninsula, Malaysia, February

Background imageMalayan Collection: Olive-winged Bulbul (Pycnonotus plumosus plumosus) adult pair, mutual preening

Olive-winged Bulbul (Pycnonotus plumosus plumosus) adult pair, mutual preening, perched on vine stem, Taman Negara N. P
Olive-winged Bulbul (Pycnonotus plumosus plumosus) adult pair, mutual preening, perched on vine stem, Taman Negara N.P. Titiwangsa Mountains, Malay Peninsula, Malaysia, February

Background imageMalayan Collection: Scarlet-rumped Trogon (Harpactes duvaucelii) adult male, perched on vine stem, Taman Negara N. P

Scarlet-rumped Trogon (Harpactes duvaucelii) adult male, perched on vine stem, Taman Negara N. P
Scarlet-rumped Trogon (Harpactes duvaucelii) adult male, perched on vine stem, Taman Negara N.P. Titiwangsa Mountains, Malay Peninsula, Malaysia, February

Background imageMalayan Collection: Javan Myna (Acridotheres javanicus) two adults, foraging for parasites on head of Wild Boar

Javan Myna (Acridotheres javanicus) two adults, foraging for parasites on head of Wild Boar (Sus scrofa vittatus) adult, Taman Negara N.P. Titiwangsa Mountains, Malay Peninsula, Malaysia, February

Background imageMalayan Collection: Orange-backed Woodpecker (Reinwardtipicus validus xanthopygius) juvenile, clinging to tree trunk

Orange-backed Woodpecker (Reinwardtipicus validus xanthopygius) juvenile, clinging to tree trunk, Taman Negara N. P
Orange-backed Woodpecker (Reinwardtipicus validus xanthopygius) juvenile, clinging to tree trunk, Taman Negara N.P. Titiwangsa Mountains, Malay Peninsula, Malaysia, February

Background imageMalayan Collection: Crested Fireback (Lophura ignita rufa) adult male, walking on boardwalk, Taman Negara N. P

Crested Fireback (Lophura ignita rufa) adult male, walking on boardwalk, Taman Negara N. P
Crested Fireback (Lophura ignita rufa) adult male, walking on boardwalk, Taman Negara N.P. Titiwangsa Mountains, Malay Peninsula, Malaysia, February

Background imageMalayan Collection: Red-throated Barbet (Megalaima mystacophanos mystacophanos) adult female

Red-throated Barbet (Megalaima mystacophanos mystacophanos) adult female, roosting at old nesthole in termite mound on tree, Taman Negara N.P. Titiwangsa Mountains, Malay Peninsula, Malaysia, February

Background imageMalayan Collection: Chestnut-breasted Malkoha (Phaenicophaeus curvirostris singularis) adult, perched on branch

Chestnut-breasted Malkoha (Phaenicophaeus curvirostris singularis) adult, perched on branch, Taman Negara N. P
Chestnut-breasted Malkoha (Phaenicophaeus curvirostris singularis) adult, perched on branch, Taman Negara N.P. Titiwangsa Mountains, Malay Peninsula, Malaysia, February

Background imageMalayan Collection: Crimson-breasted Flowerpecker (Prionochilus percussus ignicapilla) adult male, perched on branch

Crimson-breasted Flowerpecker (Prionochilus percussus ignicapilla) adult male, perched on branch, Taman Negara N. P
Crimson-breasted Flowerpecker (Prionochilus percussus ignicapilla) adult male, perched on branch, Taman Negara N.P. Titiwangsa Mountains, Malay Peninsula, Malaysia, February

Background imageMalayan Collection: Five types into whichthe German doctor and physiologist Johann Freidrich Blumenbach

Five types into whichthe German doctor and physiologist Johann Freidrich Blumenbach (1752-1840) divided the human race: Caucasian, Mongolian, Malayan, Ethiopian and American

Background imageMalayan Collection: Malayan Tapir, in the Menagerie of the Zoological Society, Regents Park, London

Malayan Tapir, in the Menagerie of the Zoological Society, Regents Park, London, Uk, 1851 Engraving

Background imageMalayan Collection: Moth (Lymantria brunneiplaga) adult, resting on lichen covered log, Malaysian Borneo, Borneo

Moth (Lymantria brunneiplaga) adult, resting on lichen covered log, Malaysian Borneo, Borneo, Malaysia, February

Background imageMalayan Collection: Giant Pill Millipede (Zephronidae sp. ) adult, rolled up in defensive ball, Malaysian Borneo

Giant Pill Millipede (Zephronidae sp. ) adult, rolled up in defensive ball, Malaysian Borneo, Borneo, Malaysia
Giant Pill Millipede (Zephronidae sp.) adult, rolled up in defensive ball, Malaysian Borneo, Borneo, Malaysia, February

Background imageMalayan Collection: Lantern Bug (Pyrops whiteheadi) adult, resting on tree trunk, Malaysian Borneo, Borneo, Malaysia

Lantern Bug (Pyrops whiteheadi) adult, resting on tree trunk, Malaysian Borneo, Borneo, Malaysia, February

Background imageMalayan Collection: Drings Slender Litter Frog (Leptolalax dringi) juvenile, resting on dry leaf on rainforest floor

Drings Slender Litter Frog (Leptolalax dringi) juvenile, resting on dry leaf on rainforest floor, Malaysian Borneo, Borneo, Malaysia, February

Background imageMalayan Collection: Oriental Whipsnake (Ahaetulla prasina) adult, close-up of head, Malaysian Borneo, Borneo

Oriental Whipsnake (Ahaetulla prasina) adult, close-up of head, Malaysian Borneo, Borneo, Malaysia, February

Background imageMalayan Collection: Reticulated Python (Python reticulatus) adult, flicking forked tongue

Reticulated Python (Python reticulatus) adult, flicking forked tongue, in tropical stream with head above water, Malaysian Borneo, Borneo, Malaysia, February

Background imageMalayan Collection: Saltwater Crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) adult, basking on riverbank in mangrove swamp

Saltwater Crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) adult, basking on riverbank in mangrove swamp, Malaysian Borneo, Borneo, Malaysia, February

Background imageMalayan Collection: Bornean Elephant (Elephas maximus borneensis) adult female, standing amongst grass at edge of

Bornean Elephant (Elephas maximus borneensis) adult female, standing amongst grass at edge of rainforest, Malaysian Borneo, Borneo, Malaysia, February

Background imageMalayan Collection: Ruddy Kingfisher (Halcyon coromanda) adult, roosting on twig in rainforest, Malaysian Borneo

Ruddy Kingfisher (Halcyon coromanda) adult, roosting on twig in rainforest, Malaysian Borneo, Borneo, Malaysia, February

Background imageMalayan Collection: Fiery Minivet (Pericrocotus igneus) adult male, perched on twig, Malaysian Borneo, Borneo

Fiery Minivet (Pericrocotus igneus) adult male, perched on twig, Malaysian Borneo, Borneo, Malaysia, February

Background imageMalayan Collection: Rhinoceros Hornbill (Buceros rhinoceros borneoensis) adult male, feeding on fruit in fig tree

Rhinoceros Hornbill (Buceros rhinoceros borneoensis) adult male, feeding on fruit in fig tree, Malaysian Borneo, Borneo, Malaysia, February

Background imageMalayan Collection: Malaysian jungle nymph

Malaysian jungle nymph
Stick insect. View of the upper side of a Malaysian jungle nymph (Heteropteryx dilatata) stick insect (phasmid) with its wings spread. This specimen was found Malaysia, and has a wingspan of 8cm

Background imageMalayan Collection: Three girl guides outside Buckingham Palace

Three girl guides outside Buckingham Palace
Early among tourist visitors, three Girl Guide guests of the British Council, Eoi Chan of China, Hilda Mizzi of Malta and Lili Majeed of Malay (Malaysia)

Background imageMalayan Collection: Malayan Tiger (Panthera tigris jacksoni) cub, standing in water, captive

Malayan Tiger (Panthera tigris jacksoni) cub, standing in water, captive

Background imageMalayan Collection: Malayan Tiger (Panthera tigris jacksoni) three cubs, playfighting at edge of water, captive

Malayan Tiger (Panthera tigris jacksoni) three cubs, playfighting at edge of water, captive

Background imageMalayan Collection: Malayan Tiger (Panthera tigris jacksoni) adult, walking (captive)

Malayan Tiger (Panthera tigris jacksoni) adult, walking (captive)

Background imageMalayan Collection: Malayan Tiger (Panthera tigris jacksoni) adult female with cub, resting at edge of water, captive

Malayan Tiger (Panthera tigris jacksoni) adult female with cub, resting at edge of water, captive

Background imageMalayan Collection: Japanese storm Malayan airfield

Japanese storm Malayan airfield
Japanese troops storm an airfield in Malaya during the invasion

Background imageMalayan Collection: Poster depicting Malayan pineapples

Poster depicting Malayan pineapples
Poster for the Empire Marketing Board, depicting the market garden of the tropics -- Malayan pineapples

Background imageMalayan Collection: Duncan Sandys(1908-1987) in helicopter

Duncan Sandys(1908-1987) in helicopter
Leaving Kuala Lumpar by helicopter to see operations in the Malayan Jungle: Mr Duncan Sandys, Minister of Supply. En route to his visit to Australia




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"Exploring the Rich Cultural Tapestry Heritage: From Ancient Traditions to Endangered Species" Step into a world where history intertwines with diversity, as we delve into the captivating realm culture. Witness the body of a Malayan terrorist trussed to a stake, reminding us of the tumultuous past that shaped this land. Intriguingly, "The Different Human Races" from Natural History of the Animal Kingdom sheds light on the varied ethnicities that make up this vibrant nation. The Suriname snakes - both green and checkered - slither through our imagination, showcasing nature's wonders in this tropical paradise. Travel back in time to 1875 when opium-smoking was prevalent among Malay communities. A visit to Borneo reveals fascinating insights into their customs and traditions, exemplified by a captivating image of a Malay princess captured by A. M. Cameron. Unveiling another facet life, an engraving titled "L Amoc, Folie Furieuse Des Malais" portrays their unique dances and celebrations; an expression of joy deeply rooted in their heritage. Venturing further into indigenous cultures, we encounter the Sakai family immersed in their daily routines while preparing rice – an essential staple for these resourceful people who have thrived amidst challenging circumstances. Witnessing Miss Stepney donning traditional Malay attire is like stepping onto a movie set where elegance meets tradition. Her graceful presence highlights how fashion has evolved over time within this rich cultural tapestry. Amidst exploring human culture lies our responsibility towards preserving wildlife. The vulnerable mountain zebra and endangered Malayan tapir symbolize nature's fragility against human encroachment - urging us to protect these majestic creatures before it's too late. Similarly threatened are two remarkable species: the East Indian linsang and dhole; their dwindling numbers serving as reminders that conservation efforts must be intensified to safeguard their existence.