China launches scientific survey of Yangtze finless porpoises
The Yangtze finless porpoise, which is under top-level state protection, is an important indicator of China’s Yangtze River ecology.
On the hook: Hong Kong’s fishermen
Older generation of fishermen at Hong Kong's iconic Tai O fishing village and the youngest at the Aberdeen port shed light on how the industry has changed over the years.
Swamped elephant rescued in Yunnan
As crops have matured lately, 104 elephants have been found in the Simao district of Yunnan province, according to the authorities.
Garbage-opening cockatoos enter ‘arms race’ with humans
The birds initially surprised researchers by devising an ingenious technique to prize open household bin lids in Sydney and other areas.
Recent expedition to Kampot sites reports rare species presence
The biodiversity there includes 12 species of mammals, 18 species of reptiles and eight species amphibians, of which three are critically endangered and two near extinction.
Artificially-bred giant panda cub born in China’s Shaanxi
So far this year, the center has witnessed the birth of five artificially-bred cubs, which raised its number of Qinling giant pandas in captivity to 41.
Streaming to survive: Thailand’s out-of-work elephants face crisis
23-year-old Siriporn says she can raise about $27.46 in donations from several hours of livestreaming on social media but that is only enough to feed her two elephants for one day.
Wetland in Hebei teems with migratory birds
The birds, including egrets, white spoonbills and grey cranes, look for food in the water or play in the air, making a picturesque scene.
China plans to build world’s largest national park system
The parks are expected to cover 10 per cent of the country's land area and protect more than 80 per cent of the key national protected wild plant and animal species.
Indonesia’s billion dollar deforestation question
The bottom line is Indonesia aims high but it cannot reach those heights without help from others, including Norway.