10 Incredible Animals You Can Spot On Your Thailand Trip

Tokay GeckoTokay geckos are one of the largest living gecko species. They are found in South and Southeast Asia, where they often live in the same areas as humans and eliminate unwanted insect pests.King CobraKing cobras live in dense highland forests as well as grasslands. A landmark study in 2024 found that the snake is actually four different species rather than just one.Siamese CrocodileThe Siamese crocodile is a medium-sized freshwater crocodile native to Southeast Asia. Very little is known about the natural history of this species in the wild, and they are critically endangered.Lar GibbonThe lar gibbon, also known as the white-handed gibbon, is an endangered primate. Its fur colouring varies from black and dark-brown to light-brown, sandy colours.Whale SharkThe whale shark is a slow-moving, filter-feeding carpet shark and the largest known extant fish species. Koh Tao in Thailand is one of the best places to see this harmless giant.Indochinese TigerThe Indochinese tiger is a population of the Panthera tigris tigris subspecies that is native to Southeast Asia. More than half of the total Indochinese tiger population survives in the Western Forest Complex of Thailand.Reticulated PythonNative to South and Southeast Asia, the reticulated python is the world's longest snake. It is listed as an animal of least concern on the IUCN Red List because of its wide distribution.Sunda PangolinThe Sunda pangolin prefers forested primary, secondary and scrub forest habitats, but also lives in rubber and palm oil plantations. It is largely arboreal.Indochinese JackalAlso known as the golden jackal, this animal inhabits mountainous areas, near farms or residential forests, and its prey include small animals like birds, reptiles and frogs. It has few natural predators.Dusky Leaf MonkeyAlso known as the spectacled langur, this primate can be found in Khao Sok National Park. According to the IUCN, the dusky leaf monkey's population is declining due to habitat loss and poaching.10 Most Beautiful Islands To Include In Your Thailand TourRead more