PETALING JAYA: Located next to the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre in Sandakan, Sabah, the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre (BSBCC) … More
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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
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
Grieving Mother Elephant In Johor Refuses To Leave Her Baby That Died After Hit By Car
The grief-stricken elephant was even trying to shake her baby awake. In another tragic loss of Malaysia’s wildlife, a baby … More
Metamorphosis Underway for Lao Zoo
The Lao Conservation Trust for Wildlife is working hard to improve the Lao Zoo at Ban Keun, Vientiane Province, to … More
Sea life in Mauritius dying as massive oil spill threatens endangered species
Massive oil spill Salvage crews have successfully pumped all the fuel from the tanks of a giant cargo ship which … More
Natural wonder of Merapoh
THE somewhat quiet and soft-spoken Pak Teh Lan, as he is affectionately known in sleepy Merapoh, wastes no time in … More
Cute Baby Elephant Rescued In Johor After Being Separated From Its Herd
A baby elephant which got separated from its family and was wandering close to the human population was rescued by … More