Malaysia Penang National Park is a small but very popular wildlife park of the Malay Peninsula. Originally founded as a forest reserve, Penang is almost as well known for its beach environments and nearby sealife. Although equally excellent for both land and sea life, it is probably more popular as a maritime destination and the viewing of dolphins and sea turtles which it … [Read more...]
ALDABRA ATOLL
Seychelles The Aldabra Atoll is an island group in the Indian Ocean that for much of its history was largely untainted by people. The second largest coral atoll in the world, the land and waters around Aldabra are home to an important ecology of marine life. Most notably, it is home to the world’s largest population of giant tortoises. Although not a national park, Aldabra … [Read more...]
RAS MUHAMMAD NATIONAL PARK
Egypt Ras Muhammad National Park is a marine sanctuary on the souther tip of the Sinai Peninsula, and one of the most popular diving sites in the Red Sea. Home to major reefs and over a thousand species of fish, it is a major draw for nature lovers in the Middle East. Although some claim that there is even more to be seen further south in the Red Sea, there is no doubt that, … [Read more...]