Giant panda back from South Korea to soon meet public in Chengdu
Fu Bao returned to Chengdu, Sichuan province, on April 3 and finished a month-long quarantine on May 4 at the province's Shenshuping giant panda base under the China Conservation…
Shiba Inu in western Japan helps save man from gutter; gets an award
The male dog, Teritama, and his 30-year-old owner, who live in the city, were handed the prefectural government’s Nojigiku award for their good deed on Tuesday.
Conservation success: Cambodia’s vulture population appears to be growing, say NGOs
To prevent vulture extinction, USAID Morodok Baitang and Rising Phoenix have set up weekly “vulture restaurants,” to provide secure food sources that keep the birds within the…
First batch of 27 Lopburi macaques coming to terms with their new home
The relocation initiative is the province of Lopburi's attempt to control the increasingly aggressive macaque population that steal food and attack people, causing injury to…
Behind the making and marketing of ‘trendy’ dog breeds in South Korea
Pet industry insiders warn that the sale of trendy dog breeds without careful consideration, coupled with the excessive breeding of popular dogs by puppy mills, could lead to a…
Wildlife park in China under probe for deaths of tigers, some found in freezers
The private zoo was also accused of illegally breeding protected species, unlicensed sale of animals and keeping animals in harsh conditions.
Korean dog finds its way home 41 days after going missing
The one-year-old Hong-min went missing on March 24, when the owner took him to a dog convention where the dog got scared by the sounds from the loudspeaker and the other dogs…
S’pore’s proposed second marine park in Lazarus South, Kusu is home to coral habitats
With a second marine park, island hoppers will have more opportunities to learn about marine biodiversity in the southern waters while enjoying recreational activities.
Owl nest at Telok Blangah draws crowds, NParks advises people not to visit
The owls – identified Sunda scops owls – are native to Singapore, and known to nest in natural tree hollows and cavities. In this case, the nest was located next to a bus stop…
Nearly 2,000 animals, 25% of them protected species, saved from glue traps since 2014
While the immobilising glue causes prolonged suffering and distress to the animals, fewer than one in five people in Singapore is aware of the ill effects of glue traps, a survey…