Ancient Taman Negara: One of the World’s Oldest Rainforests

Malaysia boasts Taman Negara, one of the world’s oldest rainforests. At approximately 130 million years old, this ancient rainforest predates even the renowned tropical rainforests of the Amazon and the Congo Basins.

Within Taman Negara’s lush expanse, you’ll find incredible biodiversity with over 10,000 plant species, 1,000 butterfly species, 140 animal species, 350 bird species, 100 snake species, and an astonishing 150,000 insect species. It stands as a testament to the ancient natural wonders of Malaysia.

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