Asian Wildlife

Snow leopard (Panthera uncia) in a snowstorm

Snow leopard guide: habitat, diet and conservation

Cape pangolin or ground pangolin (Manis temminckii) foraging during the day in Zimbabwe

The scaly enigma of pangolins, and how that could help to save them

Long-tailed (black-bellied) pangolin in Cameroon.

Pangolin guide: where they’re found, and why they’re the most trafficked animal in the world

A young pangolin is held by a carer.

Pangolins under pressure: why these unique mammals are threatened with extinction

The orangutan has the longest childhood dependence on its mother of any animal in the world being about seven years. During this period their offspring has much to learn including which fruits and other foods are suitable for their diet. © Ian Wood.

The Orangutan’s World

A wild Bengal tiger walking in Ranthambhore national park in India. © Aditya Singh/Getty

Tiger guide: species facts, how they hunt and where to see in the wild

28 year old Aman was kept as a pet for many years and - among other 'skills' - was taught to clap and smoke cigarettes. © Mark Eveleigh

The people who believe orangutans are family

There are 6 subspecies of tiger; the Bengal tiger subspecies is found on the Indian subcontinent. © Supriya Dam

India’s incredible ‘Big Five’ mammals

Wild Sumatran orangutan hanging on liana and looking at camera

Orangutan guide: species facts, diet and best places to see

Black Rhino with calf

Rhino guide: how to identify, where to see and why they’re endangered

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Elephant guide: species facts and best places to see in the wild

Giant centipedes prey on small spiders and cockroaches in the Gomantong Cave system. The species is equipped with a stinger – the venom is painful to humans, though not dangerous. © Emanuele Biggi and Francesco Tomasinelli.

Wildlife living in Borneo’s cave systems

Hong Kong ©Daphne Wong

Wildlife in the ‘Concrete Jungle’

Black-throated thrush at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo. © Anthony McGill

Asian avian visitor attracts twitchers to Whipsnade

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10 amazing facts about gharials