Despite their name,most of their diet makes up of fruits and seeds

No temple loitering or snack-stealing for these classy introverts

When it comes to food, their varied diet includes fruits, leaves, insects, and even small vertebrates

No heckin’ way — that’s its real name!

Look like they’re dressed in autumn year-round — no jungle camouflage here

They’re the biggest otters in Asia

You might’ve already seen one in your backyard

They flip the script — literally!

Featured in Indonesian national parks and conservation symbols, making them a wildlife ambassador for the country

Often considered Australia’s most dangerous snake due to the potency of its venom

Famously linked to the production of a luxury coffee called kopi luwak

Believed to have naturally spread across much of Asia

Need to escape? No problem! They can dive into water and swim powerfully using their tail like a paddle

Once thought to be mythical by Europeans

Sometimes seen snatching food in mid-air or stealing prey from other birds — a behavior known as kleptoparasitism

One of Australia’s most iconic birds of prey — and yes, it really does whistle!

In some parts of Malaysia, they are believed to be the messengers of the gods

One of the most widespread and adaptable herons in the world

The official bird of Indonesia, symbolizing the country’s commitment to conserving its wildlife

their skin’s metallic sheen isn’t from pigment — it’s caused by microscopic structures in the scales that reflect light

Despite its name, it’s not a true shrew, and interestingly, it’s also not strictly tree-dwelling

Known for their “freeze and flee” behavior — staying motionless to avoid detection before suddenly bounding away into the bushes

On flat surfaces, they often walk awkwardly or hop clumsily

Can make clicking sounds up to 200 times per second to locate prey in cloudy waters where vision is limited

On the back of their head, just behind the eyes, there’s a raised bony bump – like a miniature helmet!

Unlike what their name suggests, these reptiles can’t fly but only leap between tree tops

One of the largest and most powerful wild bovines in the world

Once believed to be extinct, this elegant tern was rediscovered in 2000 after going unrecorded for decades

Their shell color can change slightly with age and environment

With an appearance that blends features of both a dog and a weasel

Has an extraordinary ability to mimic human speech — better than almost any other bird on the planet

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

This shy, nocturnal predator spends its life in open areas of grassland and cane fields but is rarely seen

The creamy colored stork in need of conservation

An iridescent “cape” of feathers spreads from its chest, creating the illusion of a magical pocket that appears and disappears

Renowned for their spectacular aerial displays during courtship, including steep dives and intricate flight patterns

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

Well known for ‘singing,’ sometimes male and female partners sing duets together to drive intruders away

With rare blue hues, shimmering like tropical rain on leaves, make it one of nature’s most dazzling hidden treasures

This one-of-a-kind mammal is facing a major threat – illegal hunting

With their long legs, they navigate through dense vegetation, mud, and shallow water effortlessly

Got their name from their ability to quickly slide off logs or rocks into the water when they feel threatened

A powerful constrictor that can grow longer than a school bus!

Frequently harvested for their skin, which is prized in the leather industry

Has a unique hunting strategy, often striking from a coiled positon, rather than actively pursuing prey

These snakes have a long evolutionary history, dating back millions of years

One of the very few egg-laying mammals left on Earth, along with the platypus

Its highly valued fur has brought it to the brink of extinction

Easily recognizable by its massive, ivory-colored casque, which covers its beak

Has a darker coat compared to other tarsier species

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

A delightful bird with a calm and peaceful nature

Despite their intimidating size, they are generally gentle and docile creatures

Have long, curly tail feathers that they can spread out like a fan

A snake that can fly? Well, not exactly fly, but glide through the air like a superhero

Sporting an extravagant lace-like crest atop its head and cloaked in stunning blue-gray plumage, this bird isn’t just big—it’s majestic!

A tiny water walker, perfectly designed for life on floating plants in swamps and lakes

Small, chubby bird with big, round eyes that make it look extra cute

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

These birds have been recorded to fly at 3000 meters (9850 ft)

It doesn’t bite or have any poison; its transformation is just a big bluff!

Small, furry creatures that look like tiny squirrels

One of the rarest birds in the world with feathers that change color depending on the season

When scared, they can lick their arms and then bite, which can make their enemy sick

It’s a frog, but it doesn’t look like the typical frogs we think of!

Its colorful pattern makes it stand out, earning it the name “Beauty”

Most common and widely distributed swallow globally

Considered one of the closest living relatives to the extinct dodo bird

Relatively unknown to the Western world until 1996, when David Attenborough and his crew captured its courtship dance on cam for the first time

The biggest of all the hammerhead sharks, with a massive head that looks like a giant, flat hammer

When they’re babies, they’re not green at all! They can be bright yellow, red, or even orange

Popular food fish, prized for its mild flavor and firm texture

A champion swimmer and a social butterfly of the warm seas

They bob their heads up and down as they fly, which is actually how they earned the nickname “Noddy”

Known for their acrobatic leaps, twisting and turning gracefully as they jump completely out of the water

Often seen riding the bow waves of boats or performing acrobatic leaps out of the water

Papurana frogs inhabit a wide range of environments across Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, and Malaysia. They are typically found in lowland tropical rainforests, swamps, marshes, and along the edges of streams and rivers. These frogs are highly adaptable, often thriving in both pristine forests and disturbed areas such as agricultural lands and suburban gardens. […]

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

The “living tractors of the East”—vital in traditional agriculture, particularly in Asia

Hailed as the national bird of Papua New Guinea

Solar powered largest living dragons

The “horn” structure on its nose helps break up its outline, making it harder for predators to spot

These frogs don’t “croak”—their call sounds more like a dog’s bark!

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

Often called the “dragon fish” because of its shiny, scale-covered body and its resemblance to the mythical dragon

Its red liquid isn’t blood, but a harmless skin secretion

Introduced to many regions where it is now considered an invasive species

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

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

Have a preference for slower-moving or still waters, making them well-suited to environments like rivers and deltas

They eat almost anything that comes their way – you name it, they’ll try to snack on it!

Its exaggerated nose has been a subject of scientific intrigue and debate

They are skilled mimics, capable of imitating various sounds from their surroundings

Its broad wings enable it to glide effortlessly on air currents, often seen navigating the coastal winds