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This Rhino Keeper Knows He Has Important Job

BOGOR, West Java – Poniran, 48, is an animal keeper at Taman Safari Indonesia, and has been taking care of African … More

Azsyifa, Conservation, Nature, Rhinoceros, Taman Safari

Penang-based nature artist Nasir Nadzir dies aged 31 from Covid-19 complications

Penang’s art scene mourns Nasir Nadzir, a young, much-loved artist from Kepala Batas whose creations and generosity of spirit touched … More

Covid19, Nasir Nadzir, Nature, Penang, Wildlife

A ‘tail of Borneo’ adventure

WITH Covid-19 still lingering around the world, it will be a while before Malaysians can renew their passports, take leave … More

Borneo, Nature, Sarawak, Tanjung Datu

Why Germans love getting naked in public

“Free-body culture” promotes harmony with nature, and today some Germans sunbathe nude, strip down to play sports and even hike … More

Free-body culture, Freikörperkultur (FKK), Harmony, Nature, Nude

635-million-old fungi is the world’s oldest terrestrial fossil

Scientists have found the world’s oldest terrestrial fossil hiding inside 635-million-year-old sedimentary dolostone rocks from China. Researchers estimate the record-setting … More

China, Fossils, Fungi, Nature

Remote travel: On the road in Namibia

Sparsely populated and hugely diverse, this African nation is an ideal destination for our socially distanced times WINDHOEK: In this age … More

Destination, Namibia, Nature, Photography, Tourism

Nakhon Phanom: More than meets the eye

While there are many landmarks to see in this northern province across from Laos, perhaps the best activity is to … More

Mekong River, Nakhon Phanom, Nature, Tourism

‘I’m as good as any man’: Aceh activist champions megafauna sanctuary preservation

JAKARTA: It was a picture of Oscar-winning actor Leonardo DiCaprio standing in front of two elephants with a man and … More

Aceh, Activist, Farwiza Farhan, HAkA, Leuser Ecosystem, Nature, Sumatra

Hiding in plain sight

Krabi’s Nong Thale boasts some epic vistas that many visitors to this southern province remain unaware I’m no fan of … More

Destination, Holiday, Krabi, Nature, Tambon Nong Thale, Tourism

The wisdom of the forest, finding inner peace in nature

Much can be learned through a sojourn into the outdoors, pushing oneself can be a way to understand oneself FOUR years … More

Fauna and Flora, Nature, Therapy

Sarawak’s spectacular biodiversity comes alive through Lily’s lens

Court interpreter, Lily Liew Siaw Sze, is an amateur naturalist, who has captured some of Sarawak’s most spectacular flora and … More

Expedition, Fauna and Flora, Nature, Sarawak

National Gallery Exhibits Works of Unorthodox Artist Affandi

Jakarta. An exhibition portraying the life of legendary artist Affandi through his own works was held at the National Gallery … More

Exhibition, Human, Nature, Painting, Space

Roaming in the gloaming

Ranong, the northernmost province on the Andaman coast, has so many things to love, despite unpredictable weather It was pouring … More

Nature, Photography, Ranong, Tourism

In awe of the Rafflesia

Tioman is famed for its translucent waters, colourful corals and powdery-white beaches. Beyond these natural attractions, its rainforest holds many … More

Life, Nature, Photography, Tourism

More than just tea and strawberry

CAMERON Highlands has always been Malaysians’ favourite family holiday destination, with its farmlands and nurseries, museum and tea centres, golf … More

Cameron Highlands, Destination, family holiday, farmlands, golf course, Museum, Nature, nurseries, Photography, tea centres, Tourism, Travel

Corridors between habitat areas can reduce roadkill

ROADS encroach on animal habitats and populations, posing a hazard to wildlife. In Malaysia, as elsewhere, the rise in roadkill … More

Animal, Biodiversity, Conservation, Ecology, Habitat, Nature, Wildlife

10 Traditional Malay-Style Airbnbs For A Picturesque Kampung Getaway

Kampung ambience in comfort. 1. Kuang Kampung Retreat @ Sungai Buloh, Selangor Image viaAirbnb Image viaAirbnb Image viaAirbnb Nestled in … More

Destination, Holiday, Life, Nature, Village

Fraser Hill: Malaysia’s exquisite, dainty hill station

FRASER’S Hill is spread across seven densely forested hills in the Titiwangsa Range, the backbone range of Peninsular Malaysia. It … More

Destination, Fraser’s Hill, Historical, Nature, Tourism, Travel

Kinabatangan calling

Six in the morning, the group members were already aboard the boats cruising swiftly along the Kinabatangan River in Sandakan … More

Kinabatangan, Nature, Photography, Rainforest, Sabah, Tourism, Travel

Venice nurtures its lagoon back to health

Environmental project aims to restore it to its former glory, by introducing more fresh water. Venice (AFP) : Venice may … More

Fresh Water, Nature, Venice

An abandoned British island reclaimed by nature

With no permanent residents and millions of animals, South Georgia island is one of the world’s most biodiverse places. Yet, … More

Biodiverse, British Island, Environment, Life, Nature

Indonesia’s Mt Sinabung erupts again, flight warnings issued

This is the eighth time that the volcano on Sumatra island has erupted in a week JAKARTA: Indonesia’s Mount Sinabung … More

Eruption, Health, Mount Sinabung, Nature, Volcanic Ash, Volcano

Mulu: rainforest extraordinaire

In late June, the two tour groups of some 60 members said they loved walking along the rainforest trails in … More

Hiking, Mulu Cave, National Park, Nature, Sarawak

This Beautiful 130-Million-Year-Old Malaysian Rainforest Is The Perfect Escape Into Nature

A great place for a family or friends outing! If you’re looking for an escape into nature, this pristine rainforest … More

Botanical Gardens, Nature, Penang, Penang Hill, Rainforest

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