Large, slow moving, very easy to spot and common in gardens; the GALS was the number one animal observed. Likely because it is easy to record. This species is a garden pest and vector for diseases such as rat lungworm.

A colorful garden dragonfly, the Common parasol can breed in a variety of watery habitats. Commonly seen in gardens near drains or small ponds.

This small brightly colored moth is very common in fields and gardens. Usually it is seen resting under leaves in the daytime, which may explain why there are so many photographs of them. The larva can survive on a variety of food plants but are rarely seen.

It is not known where the first cats were domesticated, but they have long been human companions. Outdoor cats kill many birds and small animals and are a major threat to biodiversity, it’s best to keep them inside at all times or make them wear collars with bells.

The weaver ant is very common in gardens, and their painful stings are very easy to notice. They make nests out of leaves by gluing them together using silky thread. Weaver ant colonies are known to suppress other insect pests such as caterpillars.

The Eurasian tree sparrow is a common sight near houses, especially older ones where there are still wooden verandahs which it uses for nesting. Feeding on seeds and insects, these birds often raid food scraps as well.

Often seen in pairs that search fields and roads for small seeds and insects to eat. The tame Zebra dove is easy to approach. While they are usually seen on the ground, they build well-hidden nests in trees.

The most common observed butterfly, it’s a brightly coloured slow flyer that can use many common weeds and wildflowers as host plants. It’s very easy to find in open fields and gardens.

A very common wildflower that grows in shallow or poor soils. It is often found on roadsides or in cracks near drains. Easy to identify based on its attractive white and yellow flowers and very common in urban areas, it’s little wonder that it managed to get first place.

Very common growing in fields as a weed, many Malaysian have memories of stepping on these plants while playing barefooted. It has light purple flowers and distinctive fast-closing leaves. Likely this species got to 2^nd place because it is one of the few species that the public can name due to it being in the secondary school science syllabus.

Representing non-flowering plants, the Birds nest fern takes 3^rd place. A common large epiphyte that grows on many urban trees, it is also used as an ornamental plant in many houses. The iNaturalist app is very good at recognizing this species, which may have contributed to the number of observations.

This fragrant plant is the basis for many local delicacies. Because of this it is often planted near houses so it can be harvested when needed. Since it can be easily propagated using cuttings, it is quite easy to share among neighbours.

Originating from tropical America but often considered a local fruit, the papaya is one of the easiest fruit trees to plant in a garden. This makes it very abundant and easy to find in local neighbourhoods. Surprisingly this is the only tree in the top ten.

A common shrub with purple flowers. Capable of standing heat, dry soils, wet soils and poor nutrients, it often grows wild in unattended land and can create large thickets. It produces small berries that are edible to both humans and birds. Many bee observations were associated with this flower.

A very common sedge with a very distinctive white tuft-like flower. It often grows in shaded areas or in fields amongst grass. Sedges have triangular cross sections compared to the rounder cross sections of grass.

An ornamental creeping plant that can survive in shaded and low nutrient conditions. It is often planted by the Chinese community because of the belief that it can bring wealth energy into a home.