Found nowhere else: 10 rare asian animals you’ve never heard of

Proboscis Monkey – Borneo: This monkey is native to mangrove forests in Borneo and is distinguished by its bulbous, long nose and fine swimming abilities. (Image: Canva)

Asiatic Lion – India: Existing only in Gujarat's Gir Forest, the Asiatic lion is a rare breed with a characteristic belly fold and less mane than African lions. (Image: Canva)

Saola – Laos and Vietnam: Fondly referred to as the "Asian Unicorn," the saola is among the most elusive antelopes in the world, discovered in the Annamite Mountains. (Image: Canva)

Bengal Slow Loris – Southeast Asia: The large-eyed, nocturnal primate, the Bengal slow loris, inhabits Bangladesh's and Northeast India's and Myanmar's forests. (Image: Canva)

Red Panda – Eastern Himalayas: The red panda is native to the Himalayas and southwestern China and is a tree-dwelling, reddish-brown-colored mammal with a bushy tail. (Image: Canva)

Irrawaddy Dolphin – South and Southeast Asia: A freshwater and coastal dolphin that is not easily seen, it has a rounded head and can be found in Asian rivers and coastal waters. (Image: Canva)

Binturong – South and Southeast Asia: Also referred to as the bearcat, the binturong is a forest-dwelling mammal with a smell that is comparable to buttered popcorn, and it inhabits dense rainforests. (Image: Canva)

Malayan Tapir – Malaysia and Indonesia: It is the largest among the tapir species, and it features a black-and-white coloration and inhabits Southeast Asian rainforests. (Image: Canva)

Pangolin – Different Regions of Asia: With protective scales covering it, pangolin is an Indian, Chinese, and Southeast Asian nocturnal mammal. (Image: Canva)

Clouded Leopard – Southeast Asia: A wild cat with cloud-like spots of medium size, the clouded leopard occurs in Himalayan foothill forests through to mainland Southeast Asia. (Image: Canva)