‘Cat economics’ a ¥2 trillion business in Japan
Research firm Fuji Keizai expects a domestic growth of 7.9% for pet-related products in 2023, compared to 2020.
Several highrises in Klang Valley evacuated following tremors
According to the Malaysian Meteorological Department, a magnitude 6.1 earthquake occurred on Friday morning, in North Sumatra, Indonesia.
Two rare fishing cat kittens found abandoned in Tak
Border patrol police on the hunt for human traffickers in Tak province after they stumbled across two rare fishing-cat kittens on Sunday.
Robot shark making a big splash in Shanghai
Designed and built by the Shenyang-based No 111 Factory, the robot is 4.7m long, weighs 350kg and can move 42m a minute.
Guinness recognizes wombat in Ikeda as oldest in captivity
Wain, one of four wombats at the Satsukiyama Zoo, is at least 32 years old, equivalent to being about 100 in human years.
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