Penang Spa and Resort Malaysia; Jerejak Rainforest Spa; Flora of Jerejak Resort

Jerejak, an island covered with thick coastal forest aging approximately 4,000 years, hosts about 210 species and 71 families of plants. Many types of plant communities can be found here, the main ones are Dipterocarp & Mangrove Swamps.

DlPTEROCARP
Dipterocarp is a timber species found on hilly areas of the island. It usually forms a high proportion of the emergent and main canopy strata of the forest. A Dipterocarp forest is richly diversified and contains timber such as Meranti (Shorea spp.), Mersawa (Anisoptera spp), and Keruing [Dipterocarpus spp) which are highly priced.

MANGROUE SWAMP
There are also Mangrove Swamps in the area. The largest is located near the old prison building, north side of the island. The mangrove swamps are named so because of the mangrove trees, which dominate these wetlands. These trees are tolerant of the brackish water and saltier coastal conditions, and they are usually surrounded by a watery wilderness. This area also provides habitat and breeding ground to organisms such as crabs and jellyfish.

FLORA
Besides the wide range of flora available on the island, there are also a variety of fauna species on Pulau Jerejak. Among the 39 animal species here are White Bellied Sea Eagles, Monitor Lizard and Long Tailed Macaque.

THE BlRDS
The White Bellied Sea Eagle, also known, as Haliaectus Leucogaster is black in color with a white spot underneath thus the name white bellied. Its major resting site is at the southern tip of the island. This is an ideal place for bird watching as this is also the perching area for many other bird species.

THE MAMMALS
The Long-Tailed Macaque also inhibits Pulau Jerejak. They have long arms and short legs. They are usually born with black fur, but eventually they turn to a yellowish greenish, reddish brownish shade as they mature. Long-tailed macaque are diurnal (active during the day) and arboreal (tree-living) animals.

THE REPTlLES
Among the reptiles that live on the island are the monitor lizards and mangrove snakes.
The monitor lizards are tropical reptiles. They do not divest themselves of their tails, like some other lizards. Once lost, the tail will not grow back. Monitor lizards swallow their prey whole. They are daytime lizards and actively search for food.
Among other animals that live around the area are mangrove snakes. They can usually be seen basking on brackish water environments thus the name mangrove. They often hang over branches or banks and will drop into the water as an escape route at the slightest provocation.

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