New orchid hybrid in Singapore named after South Korean President Yoon, his wife
The orchid was named "Dendrobium Yoon Suk Yeol Kim Keon Hee" on the occasion of their visit to the Singapore Botanic Gardens on Tuesday.
Sea turtle spotted in Nha Trang Bay for the first time in years
According to officials, sea turtles have historically been present in Nha Trang Bay. One notable example was a female turtle that nested on Tre Isle in 2009. Unfortunately, a…
Male giraffe in Japan’s Aichi to be sent to Indonesian zoo for breeding; farewell event planned
The giraffe named Kiryu has been raised at Toyohashi Zoo and Botanical Park, also known as Non Hoi Park, in Toyohashi in the prefecture.
New bee species discovered in central Vietnam
The species is easily recognised by its shiny, densely punctured exoskeleton.
Chu Mom Ray, a jewel of nature in Vietnam’s central highlands
As one of Vietnam's 10 ASEAN heritage parks, it stands out as one of the three largest and most biodiverse heritage parks in the country.
‘Unusual’ deaths of 20 tigers, black panther at southern park investigated, virus feared
Initial findings suggest that the Bengal tigers died due to pneumonia.
Kaziranga National Park in India reopens with new attractions for 2024-25 season
Kaziranga National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its iconic one-horned rhinoceros, reopened today for the 2024-25 tourist season, marking the end of its monsoon…
Thriving Javan gibbon population found in West Java forest
The Javan gibbon is one of Indonesia's most endangered species and it has been estimated that less than 4,000 Javan gibbons remain in the wild.
Panda-monium! Giant panda chases, attacks Chongqing Zoo keeper as visitors scream
Several viral videos of the incident on Sept 19 show nine-year-old panda Ding Ding trying to get out of the enclosure and the female keeper shutting the door, which hits its paw…
Some pet friendly cafes in South Korea are finding themselves in the dog house
As of July, only 141 stores in the country are legally allowed to operate with pets on their premises.