S. Korea’s Sinan islands enjoy purple patch
Inspired by the wild balloon flowers that grow across the islands, the county decided to turn the two islands into "Purple Island".
Inspired by the wild balloon flowers that grow across the islands, the county decided to turn the two islands into "Purple Island".
A construction project across Songkhla Lake in the South of Thailand has raised concerns for environmental resources, including the endangered Irrawaddy dolphins.
The Tyrannosaurus rex (T-rex) Shen was initially expected to fetch between US$15 million and US$25 million at the auction on Nov 30.
In autumn, the park’s about 1,200 cherry trees flower in pink side by side with the bright red foliage of maple trees, offering visitors a rare spectacle.
The cold temperature draws thousands of migratory birds to Bueng Boraphet, also making this spot ideal for birdwatching.
Twenty-four species of birds are bouncing back in Singapore, according to the latest assessment of the conservation status of 413 bird species here published in September.
Dr Bhakta Bahadur Raskoti discovered the new species while collecting plant samples for his botanical survey in Myagdi district in 2011.
Many freshwater dolphins, including Irrawaddy species, are facing various threats, such as wastewater pollution, habitat destruction, dam construction and overfishing.
Passed down for generations, some believe that local Batak wisdom is the solution to deforestation.
Keeping existing ones intact could keep even up to 32 million tonnes from being emitted per year until 2030.