Thailand criticised for captive breeding of elephants for tourism
With the industry recently pivoting towards more captive breeding, the number of captive elephants in Thailand increased by 134% between 2010 and 2020.
Conserving forests while saving endangered langurs
Local authorities and ethnic groups have been struggling with conservation in this last and natural-remaining forest area 70km west of Quang Ngai City, aiming to save the primates…
Aquatic species at high risk of extinction from climate change: Experts
Some of the impacts caused by climate change include changes to the reproductive cycles and behaviours of certain animals.
Coral and sharks back in Maya as scientists, locals restore ecosystem
Internationally famous Maya Bay now only allows 300 visitors per hour, and there are restrictions to how far people can venture into the waters.
Endangered Irrawaddy dolphin found dead, further reducing Songkhla Lake population
Irrawaddy dolphins are recognisable with their rounded, beakless faces, resembling baby belugas and are listed as endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
Thailand’s tallest mountain veiled in white to mark month of love
A cold respite from tropical heat in the lowlands, the chilly spectacle is expected to attract an influx of visitors, including Thai and foreign couples seeking a romantic…
Singapore lost nearly 40% of its biodiversity in past 200 years, not as much as was believed: Study
Globally, these silent extinctions have posed a problem for scientists looking to chart the true scale of human-driven extinction.
Yunnan villagers make the most of monkey business
The monkey, the Phayre's leaf monkey, also known as Phayre's langur, are predominantly found in the tropical, deciduous and evergreen forests of northeastern India, eastern…
Da Lat strawberry recognised among top ten specialties of Vietnam
Da Lat’s temperate climate and suitable land produce a uniquely aromatic strawberry with special fragrance and taste.
China to set up new panda conservation center
The goal is to promote the revitalisation of the wild population, enhance the protection of giant pandas and create a world-class giant panda research and education base,…