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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

Conservation, Sabah, Sepilok, Sun Bear, Wildlife

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

Conservation, Forests, Johor, Wildlife

‘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

Kenya, Masai Mara, Photography, Savanna, Tourism, Wildlife

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

Animal, Deer, London, Photography, Richmond Park, Tourism, Wildlife

Saving Wildlife With Photography

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

Biodiversity, Ecology, Kampar, Padang, Photography, Wildlife

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

Animals, Bornean banteng, Bos javanicus lowi, Sabah, Wildlife

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

Forest Reserve, Iron, Mining, Pahang Royalty, Wildlife

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

Assam, Conservation, Handloom, Plastics, Wildlife

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

Bird, Hoopoe, Taiping, Wildlife

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

Animal, Colugos, Flying Lemur, Wildlife

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

Bats, China, Coronavirus, WHO, Wildlife, Wuhan

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

Wildlife raid

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

Bangkok, Carbochon Hotel, Illegal Possession, Leopard, Raid, Tiger, Wildlife

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

Fish, Mekong River, Tonle Sap, Wildlife

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

Conservation, Orangutan, Wildlife

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

Conservation, Ecology, Elephant, Wildlife

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

Conservation, Elephant, Habitat, Veterinar, Wildlife

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

Elephant, Habitat, Pakistan, Wildlife, WWF

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

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

Animal, Elephant, Tragic, Wildlife

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

Animals, Conservation Trust, Vientiane, Wildlife, Zoo

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

Marine, Mauritius, MV Wakashio, Oil Spill, Pointe d'Esny, Sanctuary, Wildlife

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

Gunung Tahan, Merapoh, National Park, Nature, Photography, Tourism, Travel, Wildlife

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

Elephant, Elephant Conservation Centre, Wildlife

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