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Eight rare animals released into the wild in Vietnam’s Dong Nai

The species include three Macaca fascicularis (long-tailed macaques), three Nycticebus pygmaeus (pygmy slow lorises), one Python reticulatus (reticulated python) and one Manis…

  • Published: January 15, 202612:50 pm
  • Author Viet Nam News
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Two baby capybaras born in Singapore’s Mandai, the first in 10 years

The pups, weighing about 1.6kg each, are suckling and have started nibbling on solid food like hay, said an animal care officer at the reserve.

  • Published: January 15, 202612:45 pm
  • Author BNB Diviyadhaarshini
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Indonesia’s national bird Javan hawk-eagle under pressure as forests disappear

Scientists warn that shrinking habitat is pushing Indonesia’s iconic raptor closer to extinction.

  • Published: January 14, 20269:17 am
  • Author Nur Janti
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Singapore authorities considering sterilising otters for long-term population control measures

The National Parks Board spokesperson added that its “holistic” population management strategy includes measures such as exclusion, habitat modification and translocation, as…

  • Published: January 14, 20269:06 am
  • Author Ian Cheng
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New guidelines aim to preserve precious natural heritage of Cambodia’s caves

The new guidelines mark a significant step towards the protection and sustainable management of the Kingdom’s unique limestone karst ecosystems, a joint press release from Fauna…

  • Published: January 13, 202610:17 am
  • Author The Phnom Penh Post
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Japan’s genius chimpanzee Ai dies at 49, primate known for enthusiastic role in research on learning, memory

The female chimpanzee died of multiple organ failure.

  • Published: January 12, 20269:25 am
  • Author The Yomiuri Shimbun
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As wetlands in Nepal’s Chitwan shrink, migratory birds are vanishing

Migratory birds prefer fresh, flowing water and therefore avoid stagnant lakes, experts say.

  • Published: January 12, 20269:00 am
  • Author Ramesh Kumar Paudel
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Drones, cameras, action! New tech coming to Cambodia’s dolphin conservation areas

The year 2025 marked a historic first for Cambodia, with no recorded dolphin deaths throughout the entire year.

  • Published: January 12, 20268:20 am
  • Author The Phnom Penh Post
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Localities across Vietnam step up cold-weather protection for livestock

Cold-prevention measures are in place to safeguard herds and flocks.

  • Published: January 9, 202610:03 am
  • Author Viet Nam News
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China’s new burial rules promote eco-friendly rituals, curb high costs

The updated regulations introduce hefty fines for oversized cemetery plots and inflated pricing, amid public concern over high funeral costs.

  • Published: January 9, 20269:58 am
  • Author Li Lei

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