Elderly men injured in bear attacks in Japan’s Tochigi
The company employee had visited the location alone to photograph animals. He heard a noise behind him and on turning around saw two bears, believed to be a parent that was about…
Nature
Much-loved Cambodian elephant keeper will not return full-time, promises to visit Lucky
Try Sitheng cared for Lucky the elephant for over 26 years.
Why it’s vital to save Malaysia’s diverse flora
600 species are facing extinction in Sabah alone.
Pandas arrive in China from Japan after crowds bid them farewell
The four female pandas — Rauhin, 24, the first female panda born at Adventure World, and her three children, Yuihin, 8, Saihin, 6, and Fuhin, 4 — drew large crowds of fans on…
Thailand’s natural wonders take centre stage in new ‘Jurassic World’ film
The story picks up five years after the events of the sixth film, where it has become clear that Earth's current ecosystems are proving inhospitable for dinosaur survival.
Banning trees to save nature? Rethinking Bangladesh’s exotic tree policy
What is needed is not a binary of "good" versus "bad" species, but an inclusive, reflexive forestry model—one that recognises past errors, embraces ecological complexity, and…
Philippines’ Kanlaon Volcano’s sulfur dioxide emissions nearly triple to 6,702 tonnes
Residents within the six-kilometer radius of Kanlaon are advised to evacuate from its summit. Flying any aircraft close to the volcano is also prohibited.
From shooting to sterilising: How human-wildlife conflict in Singapore has evolved
Culling is now the last resort in most cases.
Man held over felling palm tree with over 100 endangered bird nests in Bangladesh
The incident sparked widespread outrage after it was discovered that the felling of the palm tree destroyed the nests and killed around 96 chicks and eggs.
West Philippine Sea, Benham Bank among world’s richest soft coral habitats, new study finds
The results of the study confirm Philippine waters as a key contributor to one of the globe’s biodiversity centers for vital reef organisms.