Rare Animals Of Malaysia And Where To Find Them

Sunda Slow LorisThis arboreal and nocturnal primate lives in Malaysia’s evergreen forests. You can find them in the Danum Valley Conservation Area, Bako National Park, Kinabalu Park and more such places.Malayan TigerThe Malayan tiger is native to peninsular Malaysia and has been classified as critically endangered by the IUCN. You can spot them at Royal Belum State Park and Endau-Rompin National Park.Sumatran RhinocerosThese are the smallest of the living rhinoceroses and the only Asian rhino with two horns. Visit the Royal Belum State Park and Taman Negara National Park for sightings.OrangutanOrangutans are counted among the most intelligent of non-human primates. Visit Sabah and Sarawak on the Malaysian side of Borneo to see them.HornbillsMalaysia is home to 10 species of hornbills, with the rhinoceros hornbill being the national bird. Spot them at Kinabalu Park, Royal Belum State Park and the Hornbill Valley of Taman Negara.Malayan TapirThis is the only living tapir species outside of the Americas. You can visit the Belum forest complex, Taman Negara National Park, the Pahang peat swamp forest and the Endau-Rompin forest complex to see them.Atlas MothThis large saturniid moth is renowned for being among the largest lepidopterans in the world. It can be found in places like Mount Kinabalu and urban areas like Shah Alam.Crab-Eating MacaqueAn endangered species, these are the only old-world monkeys known to use stone tools in their daily foraging. You can encounter them in areas like the Kubang Badak River or around the Lake Gardens of Kuala Lumpur.Malaysian Lar GibbonThis animal gets its name from the white-coloured hair that covers its hand and feet. You can spot them at the Royal Belum State Park, Mount Lambak and Mulu Park.10 Places To Visit In MalaysiaRead more