Search for hiking trails in M’sia reveals caverns
Three cave chambers sealed off by sand have been discovered in the Pancur Hitam forest, near Labuan.
Nature
No monkey business: 2 coconut plantations get Thailand’s cruelty-free stamp
The Department of Agriculture has started handing out “monkey-free” certificates to coconut farmers in Ratchaburi and Samut Sakhon to signify animal-cruelty-free harvests.
70kg sea turtle released back to the wild
Soldiers from the border guard post collaborated with the local authorities to release the sea turtle.
Great Barrier Reef risks ‘in danger’ World Heritage listing
A UNESCO report said warming seas and agricultural pollution had put the reef at risk and that its resilience had been "substantially compromised".
Shingkhar Lauri: A picture of changing Bhutanese villages
“During three days of celebration, I got to observe the varied cultures—Ache Lhamo dance, especially”, the author writes.
Wild sunflowers in bloom in northwestern Dien Bien Province of Vietnam
The flower grows alone or in clusters, and the buds at the beginning of winter.
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".
New bridge project across Songkhla Lake a threat to endangered Irrawaddy dolphins
A construction project across Songkhla Lake in the South of Thailand has raised concerns for environmental resources, including the endangered Irrawaddy dolphins.
Cancelled T-Rex auction sparks calls for respect of copyright, more transparency on ‘real bones’
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.
Japan’s Aichi Pref. park awash in pink cherry blossoms and fall foliage
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.