Peninsular Malaysian peat swamp forests
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The Peninsular Malaysian peat swamp forests are home to many endangered species, including tigers, Malaysian tapirs, Clouded Leopards, asian elephants, and the Sumatran Rhinoceros. These peat moss swamp forests have formed over hundreds of years. There are also many vegetable species, such as figs, which provide a source of food for a host of animals, including birds.
[edit] Threats
Threats to the forests include: mining,rubber harvesting, and clearance of oil palm and coconut. Land draining has also opened a great deal of space in these forests. Many trees are cut down for development of more space, although this has increased peat forest fires.
