Wildlife
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Malaysia, like much of Southeast Asia is loaded with wildlife diversity. The mammals present vary from large to small, ranging from the tiger, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, to the tapir, deer, boar, and even smaller to the bat, squirrel, and various monkeys. This diversity continues into the water, which cover many of Malaysia's coasts. There are numerous coral reefs off the coasts and these are home to thousands of fish and shellfish, such as tuna, mackerel, marlin, barracuda, crab, shrimp, and sharks.
The bird species are also quite diverse as hundreds of bird species call the country home or migrate to and from the country. Some of the more unusual or common birds include hornbills, woodpeckers, pittas, eagles, kingfishers, storks, and more. Among the reptiles and amphibians, the sea turtle is one attraction, while the snake is often avoided, but both are present in decent numbers. There are also various lizards, crocodiles, and frogs in smaller numbers. Malaysia is home to thousands of insect, with the butterfly being one of the better attractions.