Wildlife

Swoop to Conquer
Once an important form of hunting in a resource-scarce area, falconry retains its status as one of the UAE’s most revered traditions.

Swingin’ Party
A trip to the nature reserve of Gunung Leuser in North Sumatra brings travellers into close — sometimes too close for comfort — contact with a population of resident orangutans. Images by Kit Yeng Chan

Nurture in Nature
Borneo is legendary for its dense, rugged landscapes. And it is still very possible to lose yourself in Sarawak’s array of national parks.

Cardamom Mountains: Safari in Cambodia
Go out on patrol with the Wildlife Alliance while staying at the Bill Bensley designed Shinta Mani Wild.

Ranthambore: Tigers and Glamping
May is the best month for tiger spotting, as the large cats are often seen seeking water and shade.

Chengdu: China’s most famous bear and So Much More
A symbol both of the Chinese nation and of wildlife conservation, few species are as unique as the panda — or as adorable.

Komodo: Beasts Above and Below
The Komodo dragon is surrounded in myth and mystery: a bacteria-laden mouth full of serrated teeth, 4 million year old species, and the world’s largest lizard weighing more than 150 pounds.

Borneo: Lost World
Giant red apes swing from trees. Mysterious pygmy elephants stomp through the thick jungle. Nowhere in the world’s imagination more represents the wildlife of Asia more than Borneo.

Oman: Turtles, Desert, and Coral
It’s not just plush hotels and sand. There is wilderness here as well – from the sea to the dunes.

Kamchatka: Bears and the Ring of Fire
If you’re planning for spring, Kamchatka is most well-known for its large brown bears and whale watching.

Chitwan: Rhinos and Tigers of the Terai
In Chitwan tigers, rhinos, and deer wander the warm forest mornings of the Terai in the meltwaters of the Himalayas.

Sri Lanka: Nature Reborn
From the sloth bears of Wilpattu to the elephants of Udawalawe, it is always a good time for a safari in Sri Lanka.