ALL ANIMALS ACT AS OUR FRIENDS... WITHOUT THEM OUR LIFE IS LIKE LONELY WITHOUT COMPANION...
CAN WE LIVE ALONE IN THE UNIVERSE WITHOUT BUDDIES
IN TIMES OF SADNESS OR SILENCE? THE FACT IS THEY ALREADY
EXISTED ON THIS EARTH BEFORE US ...
CREATED IN VARIOUS SHAPES AND APPEARANCES
SOME ARE AMAZING OR SCARY WHICH THEY ARE SURE
TO FULFILLED THIS WORLD WITH THE BEAUTY AND COLORS
OF THE DIVINE CREATION ...
THIS IS MY 5'S BEASTS OF THRONE IN MY COUNTRY...
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My first choice is always the stripe feline...
The true King of the Jungle if applied the meaning correctly...
A solitary local resident in a mass territory area
can cover an area of 5-60 mile sqft. to roam
by marking by it personal 'fragrance'...
In our jungle this is what is considered the Apex predator...
Nothing can match it strength and greatness here...
Indeed as the biggest cat's species in the world that's lives lonely
unlike it cousin the lion prides in Africa...
The tiger symbolizes strength and courageous spirit
and is always used as a guide for self esteem...
A combination of beauty and sheer power truly to be respects...
It's like to take a bath occasionally as belong to the group
of furry animal that doesn't afraid of water and like to be soak all day...
And better beware, they loved to devour our favorite king of fruit, the Durian.
If you hear the growling, better watch out it's on the prowl...
See how many tiger logos and symbols
are used in various organizations in Malaysia ...
If it can claim royalty surely no tigers are left idle or disturbed
in their natural kingdom...
Let the beast be the king forever in our forest
still the jungle need it guardian...
2. TAPIR OR CIPAN OR TENUK
What's black and white coat pattern and look like Panda?
What I mean's the distinctive spots with the front part of the body
until just after the front legs being black along with the hind legs,
while the back has a saddle of white or grey.
Malayan tapirs are also known as Asian tapirs
are the only Asian species of tapir,
found in the rainforest, range from the lowlands
to the mountainous areas, and they are native to the
island of Sumatra, the Malay peninsula and Southern Thailand.
Malayan tapirs are good swimmers and they often like to bathe and swim,
They are mainly active at night but they are not exclusively nocturnal.
A genuinely solitary animal you can never stumble them
in group by marking their territory by traced it with urine
and followed it own path as to not to overlap with other tapirs region...
The Malayan tapir communicates by using their snout
producing high pitched squeaks and whistles.
They snort and stamp their feet when they feel threatened
and are getting ready to defend themselves.
A good swimmers and they often like to bathe and swim,
They are mainly active at night but they are not exclusively nocturnal.
And what are the benefits and services of Tapir in Malaysia?
Maybe not much but they do bring peace and quiet...
Have you ever heard the news of Tapir attacks like Hippo or snake?
Certainly never and if it ever happened it would not be severe...
They can roam freely upon this land although
disturbed by human activity and progress
and we shouldn't bother them...
There is plenty of stories and myths about this puny creature...
mostly about his cunning and ingenuity manipulated other animals...
Do you know that Kancil's is one of the causes
of the existence of the state of Malacca?
If a mouse- deer can kick a tigers certainly
it have a greatness about that place...
It myth will always be remembered as
the establishment of the kingdom of Malacca
Myth says it can climb a tree with it sharp hoof
often hunters overlook while hunting it
until someone notices that the deer is clinging to the side of a tree...
Would you believe that?
Don't be fooled by their small legs, they are able to escape as fast as lightning
and sometimes stand upright under the shadow of the forest as camouflage ...
Mostly diets on leaves and fruits, they communicated
each other by stomp their feet.
When they are surprised, they freeze immediately,
and then run away in a zig-zag manner through the forest.
Don't be shocked to notice that they have super fierce fangs.
It've two front teeth that are super long and sharp like needles,
That specialty to stab others kind during combat.
Now that what I called a sneaky midget monster...
Living in a tropical forest with continuous rain
causes most animals to be good at swimming...
Including this cute animal that is also able to dive
and walk on the riverbed while being hunted by predator...
Our country even make a cartoon series about this ingenius mouse-deer...
Even now a new cartoon show still produced to shown
our dedication to this marvelous ruminant.
Considered a symbol of intelligence and courage despite being small figurine.
To honor for it size and agility one of our own National car
proudly named it the Perodua Kancil .
Who could not be amazed seeing a majestic long,
curved bill and a bright upturned casque
on top of their heads. The black feather
and the golden-yellow bill color combination
thrive them as one of the most stunning species of bird on earth...
They nest in the holes of hollow trees...
The distinguish eyelashes bird also living in groups,
Watching them flying, perch in groups socializing as see performances
enrich the beauty pageant while remarking each others ...
The golden-yellow horn serves several functions
among them as a nasal sound the bird make.
It's also handy as to climb tree, act as a trowel to build nest,
assist in fighting, preening and catching prey.
The heavy bill, supported by powerful neck muscles
as well as by the fused vertebrae.
Uphold as a symbol for a native tribe in Borneo
emblematic of the spirit of God,
incorporated into aspects of their culture,
like their art, ceremonial dresses, and dances.
Eight species of hornbills can be found in Sarawak,
dubbed it as the Land of the Hornbills.
The four most prominent species are the black hornbill
(black plumage with pale yellow or black bill),
the oriental-pied hornbill (black-and-white plumage with a bright yellow bill),
the rhinoceros hornbill (black & white plumage with red-orange casque)
and the wreathed hornbill (pouch at the lower throat).
The glances of a hornbill fly over a household
was a sign of good fortune to come.
If one of them, happen to perching at your balcony rail,
be friendly by giving them some bananas or seed flowers .
You will be happy viewing them enjoying the feast...
It come to the coast of east Malaysia to breed for the next legacy...
They come to lay eggs, dig up sand,bury their treasure,
weeping a while before return back to the ocean...
never to be seen again until the next season ...
In the past, Rantau Abang, Terengganu, Malaysia was an egg hatchery for
this kind of species when the spawning season arrives...
Nowaday it is declining because of the nets, plastic rubbish, stolen eggs,
and become the rides by those selfishness for the selfie...
We used to have the turtle monument in Malaysia...
Now, various turtle protection agencies have been established
to monitor and preserves the eggs ...
It aim's to collect the eggs that are left and cared for until they hatch
and then released it back into the sea...
It's hopes that it will continue for the next generations to come...
It name giving the clue... We're not much different from them apart
from a lot of fur and spending 90 percent of its time on trees...
A quiet gentle brute with long muscular arms that's eat a lot of fruits...
Although always on the tree they have to go down to the ground
sniffing the grasses and gather with family having a feasta of their own...
OrangUtan is a primate species that has the ability to think, to learn and adapts
capable of learning sign languages and some are good at using tools...
they are always imagined as intellectual, wise and gentles in making
advises and wisdom in tales or popular stories fictions...
Orangutan as the apes council...
Forest fires,poaching, logging and development are destroying
their natural habitat to the point of endangered species if unattended...
They are forest keepers who carry out their duties with faiths and trusts...
Sadly we are the invaders and destroyers intruding their lives...
Who is the real troublemaker?
