When disturbed, they may freeze and appear like a dead tree stump

An owl that meows like a cat

Also known as “barking deer” because of their loud, barking alarm calls

Sometimes mistaken for a crow because of its size and dark coloration

A bird about the size of a sparrow but with sharp claws and a hooked beak – it’s like a miniature eagle

Aren’t afraid of bigger animals, and they’ve been known to fight off dogs and even leopards!

Amazing flyers — they can even drink water while they’re flying!

Can dive down to the bottom of a lake and rest there, safe from predators!

Its imperial imagery and fierce demeanor have made it a symbol of power and nobility throughout history

A tiny bird, one of the smallest in fact!

Most common and widely distributed swallow globally

The smallest of all the crane species and is known for its elegance and grace

Very active and noisy, with a loud, piercing call that sounds like “pee-wit”

So elusive that it was once thought to be a myth or legend among local populations until its official discovery and documentation

The true eye-catcher is its head – completely bare with a shade of red, orange, or even yellow, depending on its age

a fascinating and robust mammal that roams the mountainous regions of the Himalayas, including parts of Bhutan, China, India, and Myanmar. With its unique appearance and interesting behavior, the takin is a remarkable creature that captures the interest of those who observe it. One of the most striking features of the takin is its thick, […]

Capable of making long leaps, thanks to their powerful hind legs

The treasured bird of Saladin, the first Sultan of Egypt

One of the most visually stunning kingfisher, often described as a “flying jewel”

Notoriously difficult to spot due to their preference for dense, shadowy forest habitats

Can walk along the riverbed using its wings to stabilize itself against the current

It’s dazzling plumage has earned it the nickname “nine-colored bird” in some cultures

Controller of arboreal birds and mammals populations in Asia’s tropical forests

This toad relies on “saltation” for movement, which means it jumps rather than walks

Nonvenomous but it’s hug can be as deadly as a venom!

During breeding, they transform with elegant white plumage, adorned by decorative plumes on the head, neck, and back

It can catch insects that are disturbed by the animals’ movements

Exhibit powerful flight, with distinctive slow wing beats and an extended neck, defining features during their aerial movements

Holds cultural symbolism in some societies, representing good luck

Adaptable raptor known for its hovering hunting technique and striking appearance

These birds are quite chatty, and their sounds are like a strong and determined rattling laugh

Adept hunters of freshwater snails and mollusks, using their specialized bills to extract their prey from their shells

With its splendid plumage, it has earned its place as a jewel of the skies

Their narrow wings, long forked tails, and streamlined bodies are perfectly designed for high-speed maneuvers

Its large eyes are equipped with highly sensitive retinas, which allow it to see in low light conditions

Despite their nickname “bearcat,” they are not related to bears or cats

Their beaks are tools for everything from cracking open fruits to catching insects mid-air – talk about multitasking!

With its towering stature and impressive antlers, is a true king of the Asian forests

Their keen vision enables them to scan vast landscapes, identifying small movements or potential prey items even from high altitudes

Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome the world’s most widely distributed carnivore!

Possessed with special visual adaptations to catch fish

With a gleaming golden coat and playful pounce, this fox proves that high-altitude living is no match for its wit and whimsy

A skilled predator with a unique coat and playful personality

Fiercely territorial, marking their territory with scent to communicate with other otters

Meet the world’s smallest mammal but a fierce predator

In Vietnam, these bears are caught, crammed into tiny cages, have their teeth removed to extract bile – sold as “medicine”

The second largest bear, right after the polar bear. Sadly, it well might top the list soon

Disappearing graceful shadows, this tree-climber is on the way to extinction

The vanishing big cat of the cold, rugged Himalaya mountains is being executed by the humans

These elegant acrobats perform a perfectly timed and skilled somersault as they approach their chosen resting site

Their muzzle has wrinkled lips, which makes them look like a dog’s face, and is commonly called a bulldog bat

Be ready to be puzzled by this vegetarian carnivore!

Due to their adaptability and willingness to migrate to more favorable habitats, great cormorants are found worldwide

If you ever forget the tune of a song, don’t worry; this bird has your back

This cute and small bird is one of the most elite hunters below the water’s surface

The largest of Old World barbets

The songbird that occasionally eats bats

The master aerial diver and swooper

The most widely dispersed wild bird

Like those bulging red eyes weren’t scary enough, they eat their innocent chicks when hungry

The flocks of this social and gregarious bird are fond of migration, flying over the horizon and creating a V-shaped formation

One of the most beautiful birds on Earth!

Native to Asia where they were first domesticated, the ancestors to all our chickens

At the speed of over 321 km/h (200 mph), this bird outraces a Formula1 car

Having wide distribution across Asia, the beautifully colored bee-eater avoids living near water and only migrates from areas with rainfall

The only member of the genus having wide distribution across Asia and Africa is sociable, unlike other members of its family

The stork with the widest geographic range

One of the very few birds with an upturned bill

Owner of one of the most peculiar-looking beak shapes in all of the bird kingdom

This bird holds the record of the longest distance flown by any bird in recorded history

These little birds skillfully make their tiny nest on a tree branch and glue them with their saliva

They’re amazingly human-friendly — oh, but do we call it a friendship if we cost their population the chance to survive

Dependable wings and a muscular build. Nope, we aren’t talking about the next Redbull ad campaign

These hardy birds are capable of flying at dizzying heights, where even helicopters can’t fly

This invasive species is the ancestor to most of the modern ducks

Extinct and reintroduced – What’s the story behind these so-called ‘flying barn doors’?

This majestic brown raptor is most widely distributed eagle species

The yellow-eyed devil

Better call the ambulance before the Sparrowhawk comes to devour all those who are injured

A magnificent migratory bird with long, broad wings and a short tail that sings in the form of musical whistles

The only living creature that feeds on bone marrow from carcasses in high and inaccessible mountain areas

Largest soaring vulture in the sky with extremely broad wings that assists an important role in nature as “clean-up” team

One of only six land-birds with a cosmopolitan distribution habituating all continents except Antarctica

Unlike most vultures with bald heads, it has a unique feature – a ruff of white feathers around its neck

Most social vultures with 12 distinct types of vocalization

Also known as blind river dolphins, they use sound and sonar to navigate around in the murky waters of the Ganges river

Largest land mammal in Asia here!

About 65% of the population is confined to Kaziranga NP in Assam, northeastern India; 17% to Chitwan NP in central Nepal

The only Asian rhino with two horns is the world’s smallest rhino

With long legs built for speed, and a coat that shines like the golden rays of the Himalayan sun

One of the cats that were mummified and put into tombs in ancient Egypt as Egyptians worshipped a cat goddess

Body of a cat, face of a possum – meet the mysterious Asiatic linsangs

‘Grumpiest cat on earth’ is well camouflaged, widespread, and adapted to cold climate

They can hang upside down from branches with their rear feet and climb trees almost like a monkey

When standing or resting, they are characterized by their arched back

One of the least studied cats in tropical Asia; there is still a lot to discover!