MAMMALS OF KINABATANGAN
In Kinabatangan, the most commonly sighted mammals are the Plantain Squirrel, Prevost's Squirrel, and Common Palm Civet, often seen due to their adaptable nature and prevalence.
Less common mammals include the Bornean Pygmy Elephant, known for traveling in herds, Flying Foxes, which are large fruit bats, and the gliding Colugo.
Rare mammal sightings feature the Bearded Pig, known for its distinctive facial hair, the elusive Leopard Cat, the small Lesser Mouse-Deer, the aquatic Sea Otter, and the endangered Sun Bear, the smallest bear species.
Each of these animals adds to the rich biodiversity of Kinabatangan. Do note that some mammals in Kinabatangan are harder to sight than others due to various factors, including their habitat preferences, behaviors, and population densities.
MAMMALS OF KINABATANGAN CLASSIFIED BY THEIR THREATENED STATUS
Critically Endangered
- Bornean Pygmy Elephant (Elephas maximus borneensis)
Endangered
- Sun Bear (Helarctos malayanus)
Vulnerable
- Bearded Pig (Sus barbatus)
Near Threatened
- Leopard Cat (Prionailurus bengalensis)
Least Concern
- Plantain Squirrel (Callosciurus notatus)
- Prevost's Squirrel (Callosciurus prevostii)
- Common Palm Civet (Paradoxurus hermaphroditus)
Data Deficient
- Lesser Mouse-Deer (Tragulus kanchil)
- Sea Otter (Enhydra lutris)
NOTE: These classifications are based on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species.