Endangered Animals Review

Distinct in appearance with its long nose and large stomach, the _______ was once widespread in the coastal mangroves of Borneo.

______ are named for their narrow, pointed beak, and their colored and patterned shells make them highly valuable and commonly sold as "tortoiseshell" in markets.

Closely related to the elephant and rhino, the _______ is a herbivorous mammal with a short trunk and dual-colored body.

______ are mostly covered in thick scales of keratin—the substance human fingernails are made of—that protect their bodies from predators like leopards.

They have have a stubby, vestigial tail, and like all other species of tapir, have a flexible proboscis and four hooves on front feet and three hooves on rear feet.

Even today, poachers still seek them out for their husks and the demand for palm oil threatens means that their home is still being wiped out.

These shy, scaly creatures are said to be some of the most heavily trafficked protected animals in the world. What are they?

The ______ is a mouse-like mammal that has so far only been spotted in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. The solitary creature feeds on insects and can be aggressive to each other.

Flanged males have prominent cheek pads called flanges and a throat sac used to make loud verbalizations called long calls. What are they?

These majestic animals can be mostly found in the forests of Pahang, Perak, Kelantan and Terengganu. What are they?

Also known as the honey bear for its love of honey, the _______ is the smallest, least well-known and one of the rarest of all the bear species.

The smallest in size of Asian subspecies, the _______ of Borneo are baby-faced with oversized ears, plump bellies and tails so long they sometimes drag on the ground as they walk.

The name _______ means "man of the forest" in the Malay language.

Malaysia was estimated to have 3,000 back in the 1950’s but unfortunately, its numbers have seen a drastic drop to just 250 – 340 individuals in just over half a century!