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Fishing Cat Prionailurus viverrinus

Although they look cute and cuddly, the Fishing Cat Prionailurus viverrinus has a feisty, firecracker temper. This small to medium sized wild cat can become defensive if approached in the wild. They are around twice the size of a domestic cat and typically weigh around 5-16 kg and have stocky short legs and a short tail.

Their faces are round with their noses elongated, giving them a civet-like appearance, which is why their scientific name is viverrine. They are agile and fast hunters and can reach fast speeds in pursuit of prey. They have an average lifespan of approximately 12 years. Help them every time you shop and #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife

Purple-faced Langur Semnopithecus vetulus

Purple-faced Langur Semnopithecus vetulus Endangered Location: Sri Lanka The Purple-faced Langur is diurnal, highly arboreal and territorial. During intergroup encounters these langurs make sonorous whoop calls accompanied by spectacular jump displays between branches (Rudran 1970, 2012; Pethiyagoda 2012). They are gregarious and active animals with social groups varying in size from 3 to 26 individualsContinue reading “Purple-faced Langur Semnopithecus vetulus”

Asia: Species Endangered by Palm Oil Deforestation

These unique and beautiful creatures face a threat to their very existence from the replacement of their rainforest home with oil palm plantations in Northern and South East Asia. These lush and fertile forests harbour an immense range of biodiversity not found anywhere on the planet. Thinking, feeling, intelligent beings that love their children andContinue reading “Asia: Species Endangered by Palm Oil Deforestation”