09TH October 2025
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One of the world’s rarest big cats — fewer than 150 left in the wild. Best places to see: Russian Far East & northeast China.
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“Scaly anteater” threatened by poaching & illegal wildlife trade. Spot them in certain protected forests in Asia & Africa with guides.
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Found in the Eastern Himalayas (Nepal, Bhutan, India) & southern China. Best viewed in bamboo forests during early morning or late evening.
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One of the world’s rarest turtles; only few individuals remain. Found in lakes and rivers in China & Vietnam (when possible via conservation programs).
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Arboreal marsupials in Papua New Guinea & parts of Indonesia. Misty rainforests are their habitat; guided tours sometimes include spotting them.
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Freshwater dolphins in Southeast Asia (Cambodia, Laos, etc.) faced with habitat loss & pollution. Best seen on river cruises or river-based national parks that protect them.
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Flightless, nocturnal parrot from New Zealand; very rare. Conservation sanctuaries & predator-free islands are the only safe places to see them.
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Great Indian Bustard: very few remain; seen in grasslands of Rajasthan & Gujarat. Protected reserves & grassland conservation programs are key to seeing them.
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These wild beings need our help — many with dwindling numbers & shrinking habitats. When travelling, choose ethical wildlife tours, support conservation, and spread awareness.
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