wildlife



STORY OF THE DAY • Feb 28, 2022 • 3 min read

National Animals Timor-Leste: crocodile

By Anton L. Delgado • Feb 28, 2022
The crocodile is considered sacred in Timor-Leste but increasing populations have led to human-crocodile conflicts

STORY OF THE DAY • Feb 28, 2022 • 3 min read

National Animals Vietnam: Water Buffalo

By Govi Snell • Feb 28, 2022
The gentle animals remain an important symbol in the country but lack of conservation efforts heighten the risk of extinction

STORY OF THE DAY • Feb 28, 2022 • 3 min read

National Animals Brunei: White-bellied Sea Eagle

By Fiona Kelliher • Feb 28, 2022
Brunei's national animal is long-standing mystery but the internet and the eagle's cultural significance for some of the country's ethnic groups have made the white-bellied eagle a popular contender

Feb 28, 2022 • 3 min read
National Animals

Cambodia: Kouprey

The elusive wild cattle is critically endangered, shrouded in mystery and causing controversy with the most recent news of its existence
By Anton L. Delgado • Feb 28, 2022

Feb 28, 2022 • 7 min read
National Animals

Indonesia: Komodo dragon

Scientists broke down a myth about the powerful bite of the world's largest lizard, the main attraction in a planned Indonesia tourist park
By Brian P. D. Hannon • Feb 28, 2022

Feb 28, 2022 • 4 min read
National Animals

Malaysia: Malayan tiger

The tiger is a symbol of strength and courage. And for Malaysians it is a proud national emblem, whose livelihood is at risk from poachers and habitat loss
By Ashley Yeong • Feb 28, 2022

Feb 28, 2022 • 3 min read
National Animals

Myanmar: Green peafowl

The dazzling colours of the beloved peafowl are a treasured sight in Myanmar, which has adopted the bird as its unofficial national animal. But poisonous pesticides and deforestation are causing numbers to dwindle
By Fiona Kelliher • Feb 28, 2022

Feb 28, 2022 • 4 min read
National Animals

Singapore: Lion

A case of mistaken identity has formed the basis of a widespread national identity and contributed to conversations on conservation
By Amanda Oon • Feb 28, 2022