Thailand fisheries department debuts new breed of gender-fluid clownfish
The new species can be distinguished by its maroon-spotted white sides. The fish can grow to an average of 17 centimetres and can live up to 15 years.
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Increase in penalties for smuggling wildlife a step in the right direction
Amendments to Malaysia's Wildlife Conservation Act would provide for stiffer penalties of up to a RM1 million fine and 15 years in jail for those caught smuggling protected…
Sakura forecast: Here’s where and when to see the cherry blossoms in Japan
The earliest flowering will take place in the capital Tokyo on March 21, with its full bloom on March 29, according to the JMC’s second forecast on Jan 26.
Fishers urged not to venture into Manila Bay, told it’s ‘dead’
“Manila Bay is not a sewer,” local fisherfolk Edlyn Rosales insisted. “They’ve been telling us that Manila Bay is dead, but that is not true. We can still fish from its…
Meet the people protecting one of Singapore’s rarest tree species
A team from the National Parks Board is going to great heights to give the critically endangered Sindora velutina species a leg-up.
Captive-bred Javan hawk-eagles released in West Java
Taman Safari Indonesia director said the release was part of a captive breeding program by the Javan Hawk-eagle Conservation Center and TSI.
Women custodians who ‘love’ the mountains
Established in 2016, Qingyanggou Ecological Management and Protection Station employs 32 female custodians, with the oldest being 45 and the youngest 21.
Son Doong among world’s 10 most incredible caves: Magazine
Only 1,000 visitors are allowed to explore the cave a year for environmental reasons, and the tour is available only between January and August.
Indonesia to build more wildlife crossings in infrastructure development
Environment and Forestry Minister Siti Nurbaya Bakar said synchronizing infrastructure developments with conservation efforts was a response to concerns that these developments…
From fireflies to dung beetles, insects are vanishing
As human activities rapidly transform the planet, the global insect population is declining at an unprecedented rate of up to 2% per year.