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

They’re the biggest otters in Asia

You might’ve already seen one in your backyard

They flip the script — literally!

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

Believed to have naturally spread across much of Asia

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

One of the most widespread and adaptable herons in the world

The treasured bird of Saladin, the first Sultan of Egypt

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

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

Their shell color can change slightly with age and environment

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 bird taps its feet to imitate rain to make the prey reach the surface

The creamy colored stork in need of conservation

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

While they may look graceful in flight, they are relatively slow flyers compared to many other birds

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

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

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

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

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

A delightful bird with a calm and peaceful nature

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

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

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

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

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

Most common and widely distributed swallow globally

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

A champion swimmer and a social butterfly of the warm seas

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

It successfully integrated itself into urban environments, often found in gardens, parks, and even city centers

Using spider silk and plant materials, they construct delicate nests that hang from branches

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

Their stripes serve as an ingenious form of camouflage, allowing them to seamlessly blend into their environment

A lizard with vibrant hues – a living canvas of green, brown, and sometimes even blue

They can be found basking in the sun with their fellow monitors, sharing warmth and companionship

Speed and power embodied, they rule the seas with their sleek bodies and jaw-dropping leaping prowess

Graceful and stealthy, these reef dwellers navigate the coral maze with finesse, showcasing their iconic black-tipped fins

Opportunistic predators of the open ocean, their aggressive and persistent feeding behaviour strikes fear into the hearts of their prey

Majestic ocean predators, embodying power, speed, and precision in their pursuit of prey

As it grows older, it undergoes a metamorphosis that is nothing short of extraordinary

Possessed with special visual adaptations to catch fish

A skilled predator with a unique coat and playful personality

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

An impressively acrobatic bird that can catch flying fish mid-jump

The most cosmopolitan of owls with home ranges extending across the globe

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

These birds seem to have lost their way to the beauty pageant

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

The most widely dispersed wild bird

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

Living around smelly brackish marshes is unthinkable, but these birds love their isolated habitat or don’t have a sense of smell

They are certified swimmers ruling mangroves and nearby bushes, but unfortunately, not many of them are left

The smallest of all Galliformes lives on the ground, camouflaged from predators

The smallest raptor of the entire world, being smaller than a house sparrow

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

One of the most beautiful pigeons

Elegant long-legged wader, common almost worldwide

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

Looks no less than a renaissance masterpiece

The most elegant of all godwit species

35 years. That’s how long it can live in captivity. But, does that equal its time in the rainforests of Borneo, among high canopy greens?

Smaller than most iPads, meet the tiniest duck in the world

The yellow-eyed devil

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

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

The common name was a smokescreen that confuses people because they are not a lemur and do not fly

The smallest of bears is slowly vanishing from tropical forests of Southeast Asia

Extinct in Europe and North America, probably due to landscape changes during the ice age, and currently can only be found in Asia

The thorny devil of the turtles

The most widespread species of snakes on earth are found throughout the Indian and Pacific Oceans and from Africa to Central America

Largest living venomous snake reaching lengths of up to 5.7 meters or 8.5 feet

Largest living snakes on the earth, reaching lengths of up to 7 meters of 23 feet

Largest of all living reptiles and the animal most likely to eat a human