Having lived and worked in China and Thailand, I have travelled extensively in Asia. And I returned to the continent several times in search of encounters with wild cats and other animals.
From the forests and wetlands of Thailand to the high-altitude environments of the Tibetan Plateau, wildlife in Asia is shaped by strong climatic and geographic contrasts. In Borneo, ancient rainforests support orangutans, clouded leopards, and a remarkable diversity of birdlife, while Sri Lanka is known for its concentration of large mammals, including leopards and elephants. Further east, the islands of the Philippines add another dimension to the region’s biodiversity, with high levels of endemism and rich marine ecosystems.
The island of Borneo is home to an astonishing abundance and diversity of wildlife. It is easily the best place in Southeast Asia to see the region’s wildlife. So when … Read more
Thailand is home to over 1,100 species of butterflies. They can be seen anywhere: in Thailand’s National Parks, in the city and suburban gardens, in beach-side resorts and all over … Read more
Sprawled across the eastern edge of the Tibetan Plateau, in the remote northern tip of China’s Sichuan province, Ruoergai grassland is an extraordinary place. By day it is a world of … Read more
One of the largest protected areas in Southeast Asia, the 18,730-sq km Western Forest Complex (WFC) straddles two countries, Thailand and Burma, and contains 19 National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries, … Read more
The tropical night is refreshingly cool as I follow my guide, Razmir, along the elevated wooden walkway to the small jetty on the Kinabatangan River. We emerge from the forest onto … Read more