Pulau Kukup is one of the largest uninhabited mangroves in
the world. It is also the only one situated in Johor waters. Today, Pulau Kukup
has received international recognition, being granted the status of a 'Wetland
of International Importance' (RAMSAR site) by the Geneva- based Ramsar
Convention Bureau.
A local folklore tells the tale of Pulau Kukup, an abode for
five celestial princesses. One day, one of them fell in love with a sailor and
they eloped. A curse was set upon the island of Kukup and it was submerged by
sea. The island later resurfaced, but it was covered in mangroves. Many have
tried to settle on this island, but without success. Some say this is because
the island is inhabited by spirits.
Pulau Kukup is today the home of countless species of
wildlife. Among these are playful monkeys, quiet mudskippers and nosy wild
boars.
Enjoy the beauty of the national park, and be immersed in a
delightful natural ecosystem.
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