Malaysia (Northern Borneo) is a country on a peninsula, located in Southeast Asia, just south of the Gulf of Thailand. It is a land of exotic rainforests, endangered animals, and also some dangerous wildlife. Some of the most unique Malayasian wildlife includes the Asian Elephant, the Borneo Pygmy Elephant, Clouded Leopard, the Sun Bear, the Malayan Tiger, the King Cobra, the Malayan Civet, and the Lunar Moth. Several of these unique species are endangered and a few others might soon be extinct.
The Official National Animal of Malaysia (Northern Borneo)
The Malaysian National Animal is the Malayan Tiger. This unique and somewhat dangerous creature’s technical scientific name is Panthera tigris jacksoni, but the Malaysian national name for this tiger is listed as the “Panthera tigris mayalensis.” The Malayan Tiger is only found in southern Thailand and parts of Malaysia. This rainforest animal is critically endangered and at risk of becoming extinct if not protected.
Where To Find The Top Wild Animals in Malaysia (Northern Borneo)
Much of the wildlife in Malaysia can most easily be found in its national parks, such as the Taman Negara National Park and various nature preserves, like the Danum Valley Conservation Area, where you can see many rainforest animals.
The Most Dangerous Animals In Malaysia (Northern Borneo) Today
Snakes are easily the most dangerous animals living in Malaysia, but other exotic wildlife makes the list too. The most dangerous exotic animals in Malaysia and the Borneo rainforest include:
- King Cobras,
- Mangrove Pit Vipers
- Reticulated Pythons
- Sumatran Cobras
- Saltwater Crocodiles
- Big cats, including the Clouded Leopard, Malayan Tiger, and Black Leopard.
Endangered Animals In Malaysia (Northern Borneo)
Several of the animals that live in the Malaysian rainforest and elsewhere in northern Borneo are endangered. This includes:
- The Borneo Pygmy Elephant
- The Malayan Tiger
- Orangutans
- The Black Shrew, which is so endangered that it might already be extinct, as only one specimen has ever been found.