Animals

Penguins queue in Paris zoo for their yearly bird flu jabs

A Humboldt penguin is checked by medical staff before vaccination against bird flu at the Paris Vincennes Zoological Park.

Record 230 people attacked by bears in Japan from April to November

In November alone, 33 people were victims of bear attacks in Japan, including one who died.

African penguins starved en masse off South Africa, says study

The birds are a strong attraction for tourists to South Africa, with thousands of people visiting colonies each year.

Malaysian villagers help keep lost elephant calf safe

The elephant calf that was rescued by a villager in Felda Air Tawar 3, Johor, is a female and about a year old.

Panda pair Chen Xing and Xiao Yue settling into new home in Malaysia; distinct personalities emerge

The pair of giant pandas are in Malaysia for a 10-year stay under an extended China-Malaysia panda conservation agreement.

‘Spirit animal’: Raccoon breaks into US liquor store, gets drunk and passes out in bathroom

A raccoon broke into a liquor store in Virginia, US, in the early hours of Nov 29, consumed alcohol and passed out.

Restaurants, bars in Japan’s Tohoku region feel impact of bear attacks amid cancelled reservations

Only a few taxis were seen on a street in Kawabata entertainment district in Akita city on Nov 26.

Indonesia to investigate alleged illegal gold mining near Komodo Island

The Komodo dragon is the world's largest living lizard, capable of reaching up to 3m in length and more than 70kg in weight.

Bear activity in Japan up despite hibernation season; outdoor events called off as precaution

More young bears in Japan have been venturing into urban areas to search for food.

Brazilian youth killed after climbing into lion enclosure at zoo

The teen was mauled to death by a lioness in full view of zoo visitors after scaling a 6m wall and safety fencing and shimmying down a tree into the enclosure.

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