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Species that have a similar geographic range to the Big-headed turtle (Platysternon megacephalum)
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Common otter (Lutra lutra)
The elusive common otter (Lutra lutra) has sleek brown fur, which is often paler on the underside, and a long lithe body with a thick tail... More 52 Images 18 Videos -
Rhacophorus (Rhacophorus kio)
Information on Rhacophorus kio is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 videos -
Asiatic rock python (Python molurus)
Information on the Asiatic rock python is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 28 Images 6 Videos -
Indian giant flying squirrel (Petaurista philippensis)
Information on the Indian giant flying squirrel (Petaurista philippensis) is being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 10 Images 0 videos -
Impressed tortoise (Manouria impressa)
Despite first being described back in 1882, the impressed tortoise remains something of an enigma, with very little known about the species... More 3 Images 0 videos -
Tiger (Panthera tigris)
One of the largest of the 'big cats', the tiger (Panthera tigris) is an instantly recognisable animal and an iconic symbol of conservation... More 157 Images 31 Videos -
Asian short-clawed otter (Aonyx cinerea)
This charismatic mammal, equally at home in the water and on land, is the smallest of the world’s otters. As well as its size, the... More 15 Images 1 Video -
Leopard cat (Prionailurus bengalensis)
Information on the leopard cat is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 14 Images 5 Videos -
Eld’s deer (Rucervus eldii)
Eld’s deer is known for the impressive bow or lyre shaped antlers of the stags, which sweep back in a single, long curve, with a smaller... More 25 Images 3 Videos -
Northern pigtail macaque (Macaca leonina)
As its name suggests, this macaque is characterised by its short, ‘pig-like’ tail, which it normally carries in an erect backward arch over... More 14 Images 0 videos -
Giant freshwater stingray (Himantura chaophraya)
Awe-inspiringly large, the giant freshwater stingray lives up to its name, possessing a venomous sting and a large whip-like tail. It is... More 4 Images 0 videos -
Jungle cat (Felis chaus)
The jungle cat (Felis chaus) is a large, slender wild cat, with long legs and long, close-set, rounded ears which have characteristic small... More 21 Images 0 videos -
Asiatic black bear (Ursus thibetanus)
This Asiatic bear has a similar appearance to its better-known American relative (the American black bear, Ursus americanus) with a stocky... More 35 Images 4 Videos -
Black giant squirrel (Ratufa bicolor)
Information on the black giant squirrel (Ratufa bicolor) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 8 Images 3 Videos -
Sambar deer (Rusa unicolor)
Information on the sambar deer is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 33 Images 3 Videos -
Assam macaque (Macaca assamensis)
Information on the Assam macaque is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 19 Images 0 videos -
Leopard (Panthera pardus)
Distinguished by its exceptionally beautiful, black-spotted coat, the leopard (Panthera pardus) is also recognised for its supreme stealth... More 81 Images 4 Videos -
Chinese pangolin (Manis pentadactyla)
The peculiar-looking Chinese pangolin is one of just eight species belonging to the order Pholodia, meaning ‘scaled animals’. The pangolin... More 5 Images 0 videos -
Malayan sun bear (Helarctos malayanus)
The smallest of the world’s eight living bear species, the Malayan sun bear has short, sleek fur which is usually black but can range from... More 13 Images 8 Videos -
Stump-tailed macaque (Macaca arctoides)
Described as ‘charming and childlike in their docility and affection’, infant stump-tailed macaques were once, sadly, kept as pets. The... More 12 Images 0 videos -
Savi’s pygmy shrew (Suncus etruscus)
The smallest land mammal in the world, Savi’s pygmy shrew has greyish-brown, velvety fur tinged with red on the upper side of its body, and... More 5 Images 1 Video -
Gaur (Bos gaurus)
The gaur is one of the larger of the wild cattle, and individuals can reach over two metres at the shoulder. The sleek, dark coat is black... More 27 Images 8 Videos -
Elongated tortoise (Indotestudo elongata)
The elongated tortoise (Indotestudo elongata) gets its common name from its distinctively long, somewhat narrow shell, called the carapace... More 9 Images 0 videos -
Clouded leopard (Neofelis nebulosa)
The clouded leopard (Neofelis nebulosa) is named after the distinctive 'clouds' on its coat - ellipses partially edged in black, with... More 17 Images 2 Videos -
Phayre’s langur (Trachypithecus phayrei)
Information on the Phayre’s langur is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 15 Images 0 videos -
Dhole (Cuon alpinus)
Dholes or Asian wild dogs are pack-living canids, although they are unique amongst this family in having a thickset muzzle and one less... More 27 Images 21 Videos -
Frog-faced softshell turtle (Pelochelys cantorii)
With its broad head, short snout and ‘frog-like’ facial features to which it owes its name, the frog-faced softshell turtle (Pelochelys... More 4 Images 0 videos -
Hog badger (Arctonyx collaris)
The world’s largest extant badger, the hog badger (Arctonyx collaris) is aptly named for its unusual pig-like snout. The fur on the body of... More 5 Images 0 videos -
Masked palm civet (Paguma larvata)
Information on the masked palm civet (Paguma larvata) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 7 Images 0 videos -
Siberian weasel (Mustela sibirica)
Information on the Siberian weasel is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 8 Images 0 videos
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