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Here's a list of the top ten most interesting animals in Myanmar:
- Burmese bamboo shark. ...
- Pangolin. ...
- Spoon-billed sandpiper. ...
- Dugong. ...
- Black bear. ...
- The ET insect (extinct) ...
- Crocodiles. ...
- Burmese flap shell turtle.
- What is the famous animal in Myanmar?
- Are there wolves in Burma?
- How many species of animals are there in Myanmar?
- Are there bears in Myanmar?
- Are there Tigers in Burma?
- Are there crocodiles in Myanmar?
- Are there poisonous snakes in Myanmar?
- Are there scorpions in Myanmar?
- Are there elephants in Myanmar?
- What is the traditional food of Myanmar?
- Was there ever a Black Tiger?
- How many tigers are left in Burma?
What is the famous animal in Myanmar?
The Official National Animal of Myanmar. Both the Indochinese tiger and the grey peacock pheasant are on the list of national symbols. The endangered green peafowl was once a symbol of the monarchy and still appears throughout the country today.
Are there wolves in Burma?
Republic of the Union of Myanmar at a glance
According to the World Wildlife Fund, wolves “are considered to be recently extinct in this area.” This paper states that “the wolf, while not positively confirmed, may be an occasional inhabitant of North Myanmar.”
How many species of animals are there in Myanmar?
Fauna. Myanmar is home to nearly 300 known mammal species, 300 reptile species, and about 1000 bird species. There is also number of non-marine molluscs in Myanmar.
Are there bears in Myanmar?
Two species of bears occur in Myanmar, the sun bear Helarctos malayanus and the Asiatic black bear Ursus thibetanus (Servheen et al. 1999). Compared to other Asian countries, Myanmar is still extensively forested and, given the size of the country, may still have significant populations of both bear species.
Are there Tigers in Burma?
Most amazingly of all tigers still roam in Burma, a rarity today, when there are less than 3,000 tigers left alive in the wild. ... “Myanmar now offers one of the best hopes for saving tigers in Southeast Asia,” said Colin Poole, Director for Wildlife Conservation Society's Asia Programs.
Are there crocodiles in Myanmar?
5 species of Crocodile can be found in Myanmar and these are Saltwater Crocodile (Crocodylus porosus), Siamese Crocodile (Crocodylus siamensis), Indian Gharial (Gavialis gangeticus), False Gharial (Tomistoma schlegelii) and Marsh Crocodile (Crocodylus palustris).
Are there poisonous snakes in Myanmar?
There are two families of dangerously venomous snakes in Myanmar namely the Elapidae (cobras, kraits and coral snakes) and Viperadae (true vipers, pit vipers, Azemiops). The Government of Myanmar reported 18.3 cases of poisonous snakebites and 1.4 deaths per 100,000 people in 2012, its most recent report.
Are there scorpions in Myanmar?
This new scorpion taxon most certainly represents an endemic element for the fauna of Burma and seems to be strictly distributed inside the cave system.
Are there elephants in Myanmar?
Myanmar is covered in more than 160,000 square miles of forest. Seventy years ago, about 10,000 elephants inhabited the region, but today Myanmar is only home to about 2,000 wild elephants. These animals often forage in the areas between intact, primary forest and human development.
What is the traditional food of Myanmar?
Rice noodles served in a hearty, herbal fish-and shallot-based broth, mohinga is often called Myanmar's national dish. Myanmar's unofficial national dish is mohinga -- fine, round rice noodles served in a hearty, herbal fish-and shallot-based broth, often supplemented with the crunchy pith of the banana tree.
Was there ever a Black Tiger?
A black tiger is a rare colour variant of the tiger, and is not a distinct species or geographic subspecies.
How many tigers are left in Burma?
YANGON, July 30 (Xinhua) -- At least 22 tigers remained in Myanmar, said the Forest Department Tuesday quoting its recent survey. The survey covered 8 percent of the tiger habitat in the country.
