1.The Bornean Clouded Leopard
The Bornean clouded leopard is a subspecies of the Sunda clouded leopard. It is native to the island of Borneo, and differs from the Batu-Sumatran clouded leopard in the shape and frequency of spots, as well as in cranio-mandibular and dental characters. In 2017, the Cat Classification Taskforce of the Cat Specialist Group recognized the validity of this subspecies.
The Borneo clouded leopard has small cloud markings, many distinct spots within the cloud markings, grey fur and a double dorsal stripe. It is darker than the mainland species. Clouded leopards from the mainland have large clouds on their skin with fewer, often faint, spots within the cloud markings.
The Sunda clouded leopard is a medium-sized wild cat native to Borneo and Sumatra. It is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List since 2015, as the total effective population probably consists of fewer than 10,000 mature individuals, with a decreasing population trend. On both Sunda islands, it is threatened by deforestation.
2.white-bellied sea eagle
The white-bellied sea eagle is the national animal of Brunei. This animal is known to soar to great heights with its wings held stiff in a V-shape. The national bird of Bruneians a loud goose-like call which is very unique. Its beak is large, hooked and blue in color.
The white-bellied sea eagle, also known as the white-breasted sea eagle, is a large diurnal bird of prey. Originally described by Johann Friedrich Gmelin in 1788, it is closely related to Sanford's sea eagle of the Solomon Islands, and the two are considered a superspecies. A distinctive bird, the adult white-bellied sea eagle has a white head, breast, under-wing coverts and tail. The upper parts are grey and the black under-wing flight feathers contrast with the white coverts. The tail is short and wedge-shaped as in all Haliaeetus species. Like many raptors, the female is slightly larger than the male, and can measure up to 90 cm long with a wingspan of up to 2.2 m, and weigh 4.5 kg. Immature birds have brown plumage, which is gradually replaced by white until the age of five or six years. The call is a loud goose-like honking.
3.proboscis monkey
The Proboscis Monkey is a medium-sized arboreal primate that is found exclusively in the rainforests of Borneo. The male Proboscis Monkey is not only one of the largest monkeys in Asia but they are also one of the world’s most distinctive mammals, having a long and fleshy nose and a large, swollen stomach.
Habitat and Behavior Proboscis monkeys are endemic to the jungles of Borneo, never straying far from the island’s rivers, coastal mangroves, and swamps. They are a highly arboreal species and will venture onto land only occasionally to search for food.
4.rhinoceros hornbill
The Rhinoceros Hornbill has a prominent golden-yellow horn, called a casque, on the top of its beak. The casque is a hollow structure made up of keratin (the same material as human fingernails) and acts as a resonating chamber, amplifying the bird’s calls. They have black feathers on their wings and body and their tail feathers are white.
Rhinoceros hornbills are found in lowland and mountain rain forests in Borneo, Sumatra, Java, the Malay Peninsula, and southern Thailand.
The rhinoceros hornbill is a large arboreal hornbill, 80 to 90 cm (31–35 in) long. The weight varies by sex, with males weighing around 2,465 to 2,960 g and the females 2,040 to 2,330 g. The plumage is predominately black, with white legs and vent and a white tail with a black band.
5.blue coral snake
The blue coral snake or blue Malayan coral snake is a type of snake group that encompasses three species. These snakes live in Malaysia, Brunei, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, and Burma. Distinct for their dark blue suit with coral tipped heads, they are one of the most unique snakes cited here.
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