Horse-killing stunt in Korean drama sees adoption of guidelines for animals in productions
The nationwide furor that ensued over the horse-killing stunt may be start of protection for animal actors.
Whale shark spotted in Pulau Sapi waters off Kota Kinabalu coast
The average size of a whale shark is about 12m long and weighs 14 tonnes, with some larger specimens about 18m.
Beetle named after coronavirus among 88 new species discovered by researchers
Of the newly discovered species, animals made up the large share, with 75 new species that include beetles, shrews, snakes, worms and fish.
Bird enthusiast makes waterfowl research his life-long work
Mr Tetsuo Shimada observes birds every day, and said he feels as though he can see into their minds and communicate with them.
Crocodile in Indonesia freed after five years trapped in tyre
Conservation workers have been trying to lure the stricken saltwater crocodile from a river since 2016
Bear with me: Animal rights awareness in Korea takes strides
The government recently outlawed bear bile farming amid growing public outcry over animal cruelty.
Nuisance elephants making Ratanakkiri messes
According to the authorities, Cambodia currently has between 400 and 600 Asian wild elephants living in various wildlife sanctuaries.
Over 200 new species discovered in Mekong area in 2020: WWF
The finds include a new primate, a colourless cavefish and an iridescent snake with an unusual non-overlapping pattern of scales.
Elephants dying from eating plastic in Sri Lankan dump
Around 20 elephants have died over the last eight years after consuming plastic trash in a dump in Pallakkadu village.
Tamil Nadu forest officials use bio-repellents to ward off wild elephants
Officials said that the bio-repellent was extracted from plants and was harmless but still effective against the elephants.