Cyborg cockroaches to be deployed in future search and rescue missions
Madagascar hissing cockroaches are fitted with a ‘backpack’ consisting of several sensors and a small infrared camera that can detect lifesigns, providing frontliners with…
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First panda born from natural breeding in South Korea returns to China
According to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, giant pandas gifted by China to foreign countries must return to China before…
Coral spawning observed in Cambodian waters
Experts have said the reproductive timing is vital for reef management, allowing for the deployment of restoration techniques and monitoring of hard coral health.
Giant panda Shuang Shuang dies at Japanese zoo
Shuang Shuang had been residing in Japan since July 2000 and was diagnosed with age-related heart disease during a routine check-up three years ago.
Ostrich escapes from enclosure in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province
The ostrich, who is thought to have escaped out of loneliness, escaped the farm by squeezing through a narrow gap between the fences and was caught unharmed about an hour later.
Sixth dolphin calf sighting in Cambodia a cause for celebration
The rare species is listed as critically endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List. Cambodia is home to slightly more than 90 individual freshwater…
China turns on new Mekong River dam, despite adverse impact on fishes and farming in S-E Asia
Chinese dams are said to worsen droughts in South-east Asian countries and damaging the ecosystem along the river, which fishermen, farmers, migratory birds and hundreds of fish…
Efforts on to make Koshi Tappu a rhino habitat
A male rhino from Chitwan National Park will soon be paired with two female rhinos at Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve for natural breeding.
Can’t go to Japan? Catch Singapore’s ‘sakura’ in places such as Kembangan instead
Trumpet Trees, which are peppered across the island, are starting to flower in areas like Kembangan, Old Holland Road, Singapore River, Jurong Lake Gardens and Whampoa Market.
One Bangkok set for grand opening, aims to become the ‘heart’ of Thailand’s capital
Built on approximately 17 hectares, One Bangkok promises a smart city, sustainable living, and community spirit experience.