Endangered Animals in Malaysia

Endangered Animals in Malaysia

Malaysia is famous for its interesting wildlife. However, many of the animals are in danger of being extinct soon. Let's read up some of these endangered animals.

Orang Utan

The Orangutan is well-known for its shaggy orange fur and long arms. It lives in the rain forest and loves to swing from tree to tree. It feeds on leaves, fruits, nuts and insects. The orangutan is endangered because of deforestation and illegal hunting.

Multiple Choice

The orangutan is famous for its _____

• thick black fur

• shaggy orange fur

• curly brown fur

Multiple Choice

The orangutan loves to _____ from tree to tree in the rain forest.

• swim

• swing

• sway

• swag

Tapir

The tapir is a mammal. It has a trunk which is actually its upper lip and part of its nose. It uses the trunk to pluck fruits and grab branches. The tapir's black and white body helps it to hide from its enemies. The tapir loves to swim and play in the mud.

Multiple Choice

The tapir uses its _____ to grab branches and pluck fruits.

• mouth

• tusk

• trunk

• feet

Multiple Choice

The tapir has a _____ body which helps it to hide from its enemies.

• red and black

• black and blue

• black and white

• black and pink

The Borneo Pygmy Elephant

The Borneo Pygmy elephant lives in the jungle. It is the smallest of all the Asian elephants. It has big ears, a plump belly and very long tail. It eats roots, leaves, bananas and sugar cane. It is currently endangered because of illegal hunting.

Multiple Choice

The Borneo Pygmy elephant is the _____ of all the Asian elephants.

• biggest

• largest

• funniest

• smallest

Multiple Choice

The Borneo Pygmy elephant eats _____ and sugar cane.

• roots, leaves

• flowers, leaves

• branches, fruits

• flowers, fruits

Read the dialogue below and choose the right answer.

Matt: Lim, what is your favorite animal?

Lim: I like giraffes.

Matt: Why do you like giraffes?

Lim: Because they are interesting with long necks. Do you know what giraffes eat?

Matt: Yes. Giraffes are herbivores, right? So, they only eat plants.

Lim: You are right. What about you? What is your favorite animal?

Matt: I like gorillas.

Lim: Interesting! Which is bigger? a gorilla or a monkey?

Matt: A gorilla is bigger than a monkey. That's why I love gorillas. They are big and strong.

Multiple Choice

What is Lim's favorite animal?

• Monkey

• Gorilla

• Giraffe

• Lion

Multiple Choice

What are herbivores?

• Animals that eat only plants

• Animals that eat only meat

• Animals that eat plants and meat

Multiple Choice

Which animal is bigger?

• A monkey

• A gorilla

• A camel

• An ostrich

Multiple Choice

Why does Matt love gorillas?

• They're tall and interesting

• They're big and strong

• They're gentle and adorable

• They're cute and lovely