The tiger, one of the world's most magnificent apex predators, is admired for its beauty, regal presence, and power. Instantly recognisable by its striped coat, the tiger combines immense strength with remarkable stealth, making it one of nature's most formidable hunters. Native to Asia, tigers inhabit a diverse range of environments, from the tropical forests of Southeast Asia to the remote woodlands of the Russian Far East. Jaafar Taib is deeply passionate about wildlife and nature. To the artist, local flora and fauna are treasures, and he hopes to highlight the importance of animal conservation. He renders his subjects with remarkable realism, documenting these species for future generations while preserving the beauty and diversity of local wildlife. Jaafar Taib is one of the founders of the legendary Creative Enterprise, which started the Golden Age of Comicdom. It was established in 1976 together with Dato' Azman Yusof, Meow Shariman Meor Hassan a.k.a. Mishar and Zainal Buang Hussein, and the early publications were Murni and Bambino, and then the Gila Gila humour magazine. A noted cartoonist and illustrator, he is known for his paintings of animals and birds in their natural habitat, and have produced a book, Birds Of Malaysia, with more than 120 species. He created Jungle Jokes for Gila Gila in 1978. He started off with Utusan Melayu and Kumpulan Varia Pop. In 2015, he received the Anugerah Perdana Kampung Boy.