Indo-Malayan Region

Malayan Tiger

Like other subspecies of tigers, the Malayan tiger has been relentlessly hunted for its body parts which are believed to have either medicinal value or supernatural powers to ward off evil. Now, the Malayan tiger is a protected species, with 2,000 individuals in the nature reserves and national parks of Malaysia and Thailand.

Babirusa

The babirusa has the appearance of a pig. The upper canines of the male protrude through the upper jaw and arch backwards, reminding one of the antlers of a deer. The combined features gave the animal its name, which literally means pig deer in Malay. The canines are used for fighting and sexual display.