Asian Elephant
2ร youElephant
About as tall as three 10-year-olds standing on each other!
Photo: CEphoto, Uwe Aranas (CC BY-SA 3.0)
4 featured species ยท 3 habitat zones
Animals of Cambodia
Welcome to Cambodia, a land filled with amazing animals and rich, lush habitats. From dense forests to vast wetlands, Cambodia is home to many unique creatures that you won't find anywhere else. Let's explore some of these incredible animals together!
Featured Species
Habitat Zones
Forests
Cambodia's forests have tall, leafy trees and lots of plants. This area is home to many different animals and is great for seeing nature.
Asian Elephant, Pileated Gibbon, Clouded Leopard
Wetlands
Wetlands in Cambodia are full of water, grass, and reeds. They are perfect for animals that love water and important for many birds.
Siamese Crocodile, Sarus Crane, Smooth-coated Otter
Rivers
Rivers in Cambodia bring water to both people and animals. They're full of fish and an important part of life there.
Irrawaddy Dolphin, Mekong Giant Catfish
How Big Are They?
Each animal shown next to a 10-year-old (๐ง) at true scale.
Irrawaddy Dolphin
1.6ร youAbout the length of a couch!
Siamese Crocodile
2.1ร youAbout as long as a small car!
Clouded Leopard
1ร youAbout as tall as a 10-year-old!
Where to Spot Them
Asian Elephant
Look in: Mondulkiri and Ratanakiri provinces
Watch for: They live in groups called herds, led by the oldest female elephant.
Irrawaddy Dolphin
Look in: Mekong River
Watch for: They are known to be shy and often swim near the surface.
Siamese Crocodile
Look in: Tonle Sap Lake
Watch for: Unlike some crocodiles, they are known to be quite shy around humans.
Clouded Leopard
Look in: Cardamom Mountains
Watch for: They are solitary animals and love to climb trees.
Cultural Connection
Elephants are very important in Cambodian culture and history, symbolizing power and peace, and appearing in many traditional tales.
Vocabulary
Did you know that unlike their African cousins, Asian Elephants have smaller, more rounded ears?