Mazaalai bear to be “Mongolian National Pride Animal”
Zoologists said that Mazaalai bears do not live in pairs or in packs, and it is very rare they are seen in pairs.
Nature
Why is Malaysia allowing forest-destroying mining to take place in a forest reserve?
In the Dabong district of the Jentiang forest reserve area, which is home to rare wildlife and flora, plans are afoot for a gold mining project spanning nearly 200ha – about the…
Making ‘Smiling Angels’ finless porpoise smile again
Known as "Smiling Angels", the Yangtze finless porpoise is the unique flagship species of the Yangtze River Basin, and is widely believed to be an important natural indicator of…
Veal Thlan: A hidden bird lovers’ paradise
In Veal Thlan village, on the outskirts of Phnom Penh, lies a 4ha plot of privately owned land has remained vacant for years that has become a refuge for various bird species.
Guinness Records recognise giant stingray caught in Cambodia
The specimen was 3.98m from its head to the end of its tail and 2.2m wide, weighing in at 300kg.
Rare deep sea fish caught with rod and line
Even marine researchers are surprised by the catch, claiming that it could be possible due to undersea earthquakes that had spooked such deep-sea fish to rise from the depths.
Palm oil company finally pays fines in Aceh forest fire case
Despite the good news, the fee paid is insufficient to restore the damage inflicted during and after the fire, said an expert.
Prolonged dry season leads to more wildfires in national parks
Authorities record that some 2,000 hectares out of the park's total 25,000 ha of land have been scorched by wildfires since April.
Adventure travel in Japan expected as post-pandemic draw for foreign tourists
Adventure travel has been gaining popularity among wealthy people from Europe, North America and Australia as a sustainable form of tourism, with the aim of impacting…
Malaysia looking into reproductive tech to save the Malayan tiger
The Wildlife Protection and National Parks Department of Peninsular Malaysia aims to increase the Malayan tiger population to 400 in the next 10 years.