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The tiger is the largest carnivorous mammal in Asia. [1] [2]The animals living in Asia and its surrounding seas and islands are considered the fauna of Asia.Since there is no natural biogeographic boundary in the west between Europe and Asia, the term "fauna of Asia" is somewhat elusive but it is a geographical name given.
An Asiatic lion cub in Gir Forest National Park, India. The wildlife of South Asia encompasses that of India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and the Maldives.
Lists of animals of Asia (7 C, 5 P) A. Animal breeds originating in Asia (37 C) ... Pages in category "Fauna of Asia" The following 9 pages are in this category, out ...
Most new species discoveries were plants, such as the leafless orchid. The remaining new species, however, comprised 26 reptiles, 17 amphibians, 15 unique fish species, and three new mammals.
Japanese macaque bathing in hot springs in Nagano prefecture. About 130 species of land mammal occur in Japan. The largest of these are the two bears. The Ussuri brown bear (Ursus arctos), the largest land animal in Japan, is found in HokkaidÅ, [3] where it plays an important role in the culture of the Ainu people. [4]
Pages in category "Mammals of Asia" The following 136 pages are in this category, out of 136 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A. Afghan hedgehog;
Image credits: ellemenohpea2 Pet owners and animal lovers flock to the ‘Danglers’ community to share joyful, weird, and cute photos of the creatures they come across.
The birds of Asia are diverse. The avifauna of Asia includes 3845 species. The taxonomy of this list adheres to James Clements' Birds of the World: A Checklist, 2022 edition. Taxonomic changes are on-going. As more research is gathered from studies of distribution, behaviour, and DNA, the order and number of families and species may change.