In Nepal’s Chitwan, unchecked human-wildlife conflict adds to conservation challenges
Better habitat management, timely identification of problematic animals and increased community engagement are key for conflict control, experts say.
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Over 40 bats dropped to the ground at Singapore university in past 6 months
Grounded bats are often less adept at launching into flight from the ground, possibly due to exhaustion or injury, or because they are young and inexperienced, per an expert. This…
Luang Prabang in Laos wins Green Destinations Top 100 Story Award
Luang Prabang is one of the most well-known provinces in Laos and is a top tourist draw because of its riverside location, old temples, quaint streets and alleyways, colourful…
Elephant trapped in mud rescued after 22 hours in Bangladesh
The rescue operation, which took place around 5:00pm yesterday, March 6, was conducted by the Forest Department with the help of around 35 villagers.
Indonesia’s new sovereign wealth fund to revive costly coal gasification, oil refinery projects
The government plans to kick off dozens of natural resource processing projects worth $40 billion this year, including coal gasification projects, though both local and…
From humble leaf to global sensation: Meet Malaysia’s newest green favorite—pandan
Move over, matcha – here comes another green sensation: the screwpine leaf, better known as pandan in Malaysia.This year, the humble, ubiquitous plant grown widely in the…
When sun sets, raccoon dogs come out to play in Seoul’s parks
With raccoon dogs spotted in 16 of Seoul's 25 districts, the city faces a new challenge: how to coexist with these unexpected urban dwellers.
The Silent Struggle: Protecting Bangladesh’s wildlife, from forests to cities
The Animal Welfare Act, 2019 criminalises cruelty towards all animals, including stray dogs and cats. However, lack of awareness remains a major issue, particularly in rural areas…
Snowfall makes tourist destinations in Nepal’s Sindhupalchok more enchanting
At an altitude of 4,200 meters above sea level, the picturesque Panchpokhari in Thangpal Rural Municipality has become an alluring sight, along with the trekking routes leading…
Nepal’s Rukum shepherds descend to lower climes to avoid cold
As grazing lands diminish and younger generations show little interest, herders are concerned about the future of their ancestral livelihood.