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CONCLUSION

Overall, PL1 Tanum - Sungai Yu FR, Pahang recorded 95 individuals comprising
of 15 species from four families, while PL3 Panti - Ulu Sedili FR recorded 92
individuals consisting of 15 species from four families. Generally, PL1 is
dominated by cave-roosting species, while roosting forest species dominate PL3.
The most abundant insectivorous and frugivorous species in PL1 are H. larvatus
and B. seimundi. The most abundant insectivorous and frugivorous species in PL3
are R. affinis and C. cf. brachyotis Forest. The difference is dominated species
might be due to the presence of preferred roosting habitat and foraging areas. This
baseline information explains that PL1 needs to be maintained and preserved
along with the limestone karsts in and surrounding the corridor. At the same time,
the forest landscape in PL3 also needs to be maintained and preserved, along with
restoring the open areas in the corridor.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

We would like to extend our greatest gratitude to the Forest Research Institute
Malaysia (FRIM), Forestry Department of Peninsular Malaysia, Pahang State
Forestry Department and Johor State Forestry Department for allowing us to carry
out this study. We also thank all Zoology Branch and FRIM’s staff directly or
indirectly involved in the surveys.

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