Black-faced spoonbills grace scenic reservoir in Dalian
Local authorities have made efforts to provide a favourable living space for the birds by cleaning up the Zhangtun Reservoir's shoreline, refurbishing roads, constructing ponds…
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Panda Meng Meng expects twins in Berlin
Meng Meng was artificially inseminated in March. According to the zoo, female giant pandas are only fertile for approximately 72 hours each year.
Kiko and friends: Unlikely heroes of Dhaka University’s student movement
The energetic happy canines of the campus tag along with the students' procession or any congregation and go beyond their known territory. As a result, they are either displaced,…
Panda pair makes debut in San Diego Zoo to rousing welcome
The zoo's new residents represent common humanity, aspirations for friendship and exchanges, officials say.
World Elephant Day: What do elephants like to eat?
August 12 marks World Elephant Day. Thanks to conservation efforts over the past 30 years, the population of wild Asian elephants in Southwest China's Yunnan province has grown…
Sea turtles return to nest on Vietnam’s Hon Cau beach
After a two-year hiatus, the return of nesting turtles to the area is a positive sign, the management board of Hon Cau Marine Protected Area said.
Bhutan’s Tiger Tale: A story of growth, dispersal, and hope
Bhutan, a haven for biodiversity, is celebrating a remarkable success story with its tiger population. A recent national survey revealed a staggering 27% increase in tigers over…
In Malaysia, poachers hijack hobbyists’ forums to track down rare species
Disguising themselves as birdwatching enthusiasts and wildlife photographers, these poachers infiltrate communities, forums and chat groups, befriending genuine hobbyists to…
Cambodia’s endangered ‘royal turtles’ released to natural habitat
The turtles released were collected from wild nests along the river between 2015 and 2020 and have been reared at the centre for over a decade. This marks the tenth release of…
Wildlife crime or criminalisation of farmers: The real crisis in Bhutan’s forests
According to statistics from the Department of Forests and Park Services, there were 7,799 forest offense cases reported over the past five years (2018–2022).