Porpoises Exist in Kuala Sepetang, Perak

The presence of porpoises along the waters of the Sungai Sangga estuary in Kuala Sepetang is no longer a strange sight for the residents living in this fishing village.

Porpoises are a type of marine mammal belonging to the Phocoenidae family. They are related to whales and dolphins. Their appearance is quite similar to dolphins, but the main difference is that porpoises have shorter snouts and flat teeth, whereas dolphins have cone-shaped teeth. According to the boatman who took us around the area behind

the Kuala Sepetang port built by Ngah Ibrahim

some time ago, the best time to see porpoises swimming and playing in the estuary area is during high tide.

Sungai Sangga indirectly serves as a habitat for porpoises, which have now become one of the main and quite popular attractions in Kuala Sepetang. If visitors are lucky, the porpoises will approach the boat to play in the wake behind it, which indirectly satisfies and entertains the tourists who come to see the uniqueness of Kuala Sepetang.

The presence of porpoises in the waters of Kuala Sepetang actually has the potential to be a significant contributor to the tourism sector in Kuala Sepetang because their habitat is rarely found anywhere else in Peninsular Malaysia. In reality, many people in Malaysia are still unaware of the existence of porpoises in Kuala Sepetang.

Therefore, we at orangperak.com feel responsible for publicizing this to the masses so that the potential of this tourist area can be sparked, indirectly making it a focal point in Perak and Malaysia. However, studies, regulations, and discussions must be conducted regarding the local ecosystem to ensure that the arrival of future tourists does not threaten or disrupt the habitat of these mammals.