Scientific expedition aims to find new flora and fauna

Prof Mohd Nazip (right) and Fakhrul Hatta looking at some of the research findings of the previous expedition during the launch at Pahang National Park. — Bernama

SEVENTY scientists and researchers participated in the Taman Negara Scientific Expedition (second edition) as part of efforts to collect information on biodiversity at the Pahang National Park here.

The expedition was also aimed at exploring new, endemic as well as unique flora and fauna in one of the world’s most ancient rainforest.