Welcome to the world’s only sun bear conservation centre

PETALING JAYA: Located next to the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre in Sandakan, Sabah, the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre (BSBCC) … More

In Malaysia’s Johor, forest reserves are being replaced with gold mines and palm oil plantations

Forest reserves in northeastern Johor are shrinking due to land clearing linked to economic projects, prompting concerns over elephant-human conflicts … More

‘I felt like I was the only tourist in Kenya’: How photographer Felix Rome got the wildlife pictures of a lifetime

Despite his surname, Felix Rome never wanted to settle in an urban area. The Salisbury, England native trained as a … More

Deer Emerges From The Undergrowth With A Crown Of Bracken And Leaves

Magnificent beast even tried a camouflage look and even a beehive in attempts to attract a female. That’s quite a … More

Saving Wildlife With Photography

JAKARTA : Mother nature offers a picturesque beauty like no other. The sight of animals of different species, sizes, colors … More

A banteng-less Sabah in 20 years if annual hunt continues

Census reveals only 320 of unique wild buffaloes left in 2017, captive breeding may not be enough KOTA KINABALU : … More

Som Forest: Home to tapirs and elephants or mining site for Pahang royals?

A mining project is seeking approval to excavate iron in 60.76ha of a degazetted forest reserve. Another mining project is … More

Female entrepreneur turns ‘trash into treasure’ in India’s Assam

Rupjyoti Saikia Gogoi’s initiative is a novel idea that addresses climate crisis while also helping other women earn a livelihood. … More

For the first time ever, migratory bird Hoopoe makes Taiping Lake Gardens its nesting place

IPOH : The Taiping Lake Gardens has become a place for migratory birds especially endangered ones to gather and reproduce. … More

Langkawi: The curious island of the strange colugos

Despite being found in most forest habitats of Southeast Asia, surprisingly little is known about the Malayan colugo, or “flying … More

As WHO highlights COVID animal origins, China wildlife crackdown needs more teeth: experts

SHANGHAI (Reuters) : China and its neighbours must not only crack down on wildlife trade but also shut legal loopholes … More

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

Wildlife raid

Tiger, leopard pelts seized at Bangkok hotel – Many tiger and leopard pelts and shells of protected turtles seized at … More

Cambodia’s giant life-giving Tonle Sap lake in peril

KOH CHIVANG, Cambodia: As night falls over his floating village, fisherman Leng Vann puffs on a cigarette and heaves a sigh … More

Two orangutans returned to Indonesia

Two orangutans were sent back to Indonesia on Thursday, three years after they were smuggled into Thailand. Prakit Wongsriwattanakul deputy … More

Lasting legacy of Diana — Elephant conservationist shares on loss and friendships forged

“SHE’S dead,” she says simply before lapsing into silence, eyes glistening. It’s been a tough week for Dr Nurzhafarina Othman. … More

After 30 years, elephants continue to be saved by Perhilitan’s National Elephant Conservation Centre Kuala Gandah

IPOH : As the natural habitat of elephants grows smaller due to development, inevitably there will be conflict with man. … More

Authorities struggle to move Pakistan’s lonely elephant

Authorities plan to move Kaavan the elephant to ‘appropriate sanctuary’ abroad, though experts warn of challenges KARACHI, Pakistan : Pakistani … More