5 Highlights of Ulu Muda

1. Three large man-made lakes within the Ulu Muda area, namely Muda, Ahning and Pedu
2. Muda River, the Muda river is the largest river system in Kedah, and provides irrigation for the "rice-bowl" of Malaysia and supplies drinking water to the people of Kedah, Penang and Perlis.
3. Tualang trees, tallest trees in the tropical forests, grows up to 80m in height. Wild honey gathering is also done on these trees, one tree can accommodate up to 80 honeycombs.
4. The plain-pouched hornbill is found at Ulu Muda, one of only two sites in Malaysia. The IUCN Redlist (www.iucnredlist.org) as vulnerable to extinction.
5. Saltlicks too are abundant in Ulu Muda, its high mineral content provides for easier digestion by wildlife.