Often called the desert lynx, the caracal is not actually related to that species of big cat. Their name actually comes from the Turkish
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A subspecies of the grey wolf, the Indian wolf can be found in Southwest Asia to the Indian Subcontinent. Their habitats
Even though the Arabian leopard is the largest cat on the Arabian Peninsula and Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula, it is still smaller than the African and Persian leopards. These elusive cats
The yellow-throated marten, aka Himalayan marten, is the largest known marten species in Asia. They can be found in South Asia, East Asia, Central Asia, and Southeast Asia. These martens
Among the largest lizards in the world, the Asian water monitor calls south and southeast Asia its home. They prefer forests, mangroves, swamps, shrubland, and wetlands
Considered lucky by many Asian cultures, the Asian arowana, aka dragonfish, is a native to southeast Asia. More specifically Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam
The Asian palm civet, aka, common civet or Toddy cat, is a small cat-like critter found in southern and southeast Asia. They are typically found in tropical rainforests and jungles,
Residing in various parts of southern and southeastern Asia, the fishing cat breaks the rule of most other cats… don’t get wet. They prefer swamps, marshes, tidal forests, mangroves
The Asian golden cat, aka fire cat, yellow leopard, or rock cat, is in the 2nd largest category of Asiatic cats. They are found in Southeast Asia, from Southern China, Sumatra,
Cobras, in and of themselves, are dangerous enough. But the Indochinese spitting cobra adds that special element of surprise and danger to the mix; and not just the Indochinese