Animals

Spot a horseshoe crab in Singapore? Researchers want to know

Researchers are looking for volunteers to share sightings of the elusive horseshoe crabs, recognisable by their distinct helmet-shaped head and spike-like tail.

Humans love having pets. Seems like some other primates do, too

Scientists examined 427 interspecies interactions across 88 primate species finding that every primate, regardless of species, held some behaviour that could be linked to pet-keeping.

Vet Talk

Essential cat care: What every owner should know

Microchipping and licensing your cat enhance traceability, helping reunite lost and found cats with their owners.

Australia confirms first H5N1 bird flu case in local mammal

A test tube labelled \"Bird Flu\", eggs and a piece of paper in the colours of the Australian national flag are seen in this picture illustration, January 14, 2023. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

Four-legged lifesavers: Inside South Korea’s growing canine blood donation network

Cappu has donated blood 10 times in the last 4 years.

AVS to hold pet adoption drive in Singapore’s CBD for the first time

Paws In The City will be held at the Guoco Tower Urban Park in Tanjong Pagar from 11am to 8pm.

Foreign tourist attacked by bear near Lake Towada in north-eastern Japan

The man, whose right arm was bitten by the bear, was airlifted to a hospital but was able to communicate.

Police investigating after picture of crocodile sighting at Pandan Reservoir found to be fake

PUB said that after further investigation, it has confirmed that the photograph provided in relation to the reported crocodile sighting at Pandan Reservoir on Aug 20 was fake.

Top India court orders new steps to protect threatened elephants

The Supreme Court has directed states to prevent the blockage of elephant corridors – routes used by herds to move between rapidly shrinking habitats.

Scientists uncover how cats identify each other by urine scent

The findings, electronically published in Current Biology this week, may be applied to suppressing urine odor or monitoring rare feline species.

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