Animals

Rare bowmouth guitarfish recorded in Singapore waters after nearly 30-year absence

A critically endangered bowmouth guitarfish that surfaced off Bedok Jetty on Oct 29, 2022, was the first formal record of a sighting in Singapore in nearly 30 years.

Man hospitalised after shark attack in Western Australia

There have been nearly 1,300 shark incidents around Australia since 1791, of which more than 260 resulted in death.

How much is that gene-edited dog in the window?

New York-based biotech start-up Kindred Companion Sciences used gene-editing technology CRISPR to create hypoallergenic beagles.

Vet Talk

Clearing the air: Protecting pets from haze

During walks, monitor your pet closely for early signs of respiratory distress, such as increased panting, respiratory noise or reluctance to continue exercising.

‘It’s hard to be a snake’: S’pore artist draws 65 ‘vilified’ native species in colourful field guide

Author and illustrator Juliette Yu-Ming Lizeray’s Snakes Of Singapore: A Slightly Unhinged Field Guide is a quirky panorama of all 65 known species of snakes found in Singapore.

Swimming pigs draw tourists to Greek island

Atokos has become a social media sensation, drawing visitors from around the world who come to swim alongside, and even feed the pigs

Indonesia seeks to bring back baby orang utans allegedly trafficked to India

Indian officials rescued five baby orang utans on Sept 8. The authorities suspect they were trafficked into the country from South-east Asia.

Three men jailed in Indonesia for trading in pangolin scales

Pangolin scales are highly valued in traditional Chinese medicine for their supposed health benefits.

Japan government gives tips on bear spray use amid concern over bear attacks

Public interest in bear sprays (pictured) is growing as Japan faces an increase in bear sightings and attacks.

Tucker, the internet’s beloved golden retriever, dies after battling cancer

Tucker, who was eight, was diagnosed with lymphoma and died on Sept 2, said his owner Courtney Budzyn.

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