Asia’s lush tropical habitats teem with a variety of wildlife. Step into this zone and get ready to encounter the continent’s most fascinating animals, birds and reptiles.
Monsoon Jungle
Discover Asia’s Exotic Inhabitants
Amur Tiger
Also known as Siberian tigers, these apex predators are the largest of all cats, solitary hunters roaming icy plains.
Mugger Crocodile
Powerful swimmers, these freshwater crocodiles love to inhabit marshes, rivers and lakes, with frequent forays into dry land.
Aldabra Tortoise
One of the largest tortoises in the world and one of the longest living, this tortoise can weigh up to 250 kg.
Barbary Sheep
The Barbary sheep is a sturdy, sand-brown mountain ungulate recognized by its backward-curving horns and the long shaggy mane that drapes from its throat and chest.
Caracal
The caracal is a medium-sized wild cat with a striking appearance: a short, dense coat in sandy to reddish-brown tones, prominent black-tufted ears, and pale underparts.
Desert Eagle Owl
The Desert Eagle Owl, also known as the Pharaoh Eagle-Owl, is a formidable desert raptor with tawny, sand-coloured plumage mottled with darker spots and streaks that provide excellent camouflage in arid terrain.
Nubian Ibex
With curved horns that can grow up to a meter in length, these animals easily move and thrive on mountainous cliff faces.