Sabah’s Semporna: A perfect gateway to where the sea breathes life
Semporna, which means “perfect” in Malay, is a coastal town that seems to float between land and sea, a gateway to some of the most spectacular waters on Earth.
Bhutan’s White-Bellied Heron population ticks up, offering hope
Despite the overall population rise, researchers noted worrying declines in historically important habitats. No herons were sighted this year in the upper Punatsangchhu and…
Khaptad: A heavenly escape into Nepal’s pristine wilderness
With blooming rhododendrons, rare wildlife, and rolling alpine meadows, Khaptad is truly nature’s hidden masterpiece.
Chinese pangolins: fragile rebound amidst mounting challenges
In Huizhou's Wuqinzhang mountains, the species' population increased from 62 individuals in 2020 to over 100 today. Yet this growth, while significant, masks the immense…
All giant pandas at Japan theme park to return to China
Rauhin, a 24-year-old female which gave birth to 10 pandas at the park, will return, along with her daughters Yuihin, 8, Saihin, 6, and Fuhin, 4. They will reportedly be moved to…
Bird on the brink: Great Indian bustard nears vanishing point in Pakistan
An official pointed out that local misconceptions have further endangered the bird, with some believing its meat is an aphrodisiac.
Nemophila: Sea of blue flowers flows seamlessly into blue spring sky in Japan’s Ibaraki
According to the park, the flowers will stay at their peak until early May.
Love is in the air: Giant panda enclosure in Singapore Zoo to close for breeding season
Beloved giant pandas Kai Kai and Jia Jia are getting some space for a bit of romance this breeding season.
3-month-old Philippine eaglet ‘Riley’ dies
The Philippine Eagle Foundation noted that a necropsy is being conducted to determine the cause of the eaglet’s death.
Baby capybaras prove to be popular at Shizuoka Zoo in Japan
The siblings were named “High” and “Ball,” apparently hinting at the name of the popular highball drink. Their sex is not yet known.