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Animals

NParks looking into allegations of man cutting community cat’s fur, whiskers in Tanjong Pagar

The community cat had patches of fur cut from his body and his left cheek, according to his regular caretaker.
The community cat had patches of fur cut from his body and his left cheek, according to his regular caretaker.

South Africa to permit rhino, elephant hunts after 6-year halt

South Africa plans to allow the export of trophies from 150 elephants, 12 black rhinos and 11 leopards.
South Africa plans to allow the export of trophies from 150 elephants, 12 black rhinos and 11 leopards.

UK zoo says tiny snail ‘back from brink’ of extinction

Once thought lost, the greater Bermuda land snail has "officially been saved from extinction".
Once thought lost, the greater Bermuda land snail has "officially been saved from extinction".

Hunger not driving bears to populated areas in western Japan: Study

Japan’s recent rise in bear intrusions has partly been attributed to food scarcity in their natural habitats.
Japan’s recent rise in bear intrusions has partly been attributed to food scarcity in their natural habitats.

Vet Talk

The invisible shield: Why vaccinations are your pet’s best defence against diseases

Vaccination is like an invisible shield that guards pets against serious, potentially life-threatening diseases.
Vaccination is like an invisible shield that guards pets against serious, potentially life-threatening diseases.

Some Westminster champion show dogs have a day job as ‘therapists’

Kitty Lewis, left, and her dog, Nick, visit the residents at a Brookdale Senior Living Center in in Vancouver, Wash., Jan. 14, 2026. NickÕs job there is essentially to be himself, a 14-pound bundle of furry empathy. (Ruth Fremson/The New York Times)
Kitty Lewis, left, and her dog, Nick, visit the residents at a Brookdale Senior Living Center in in Vancouver, Wash., Jan. 14, 2026. NickÕs job there is essentially to be himself, a 14-pound bundle of furry empathy. (Ruth Fremson/The New York Times)

Field Notes from Sydney

‘It’s not going to be me’: Despite risks of shark attacks, Sydney beachgoers still catch the waves

Mr Greg Littrich, 58, from the Sydney beach-side suburb of Coogee, said he has been upset by the spate of shark attacks in January 2026 but this had not prevented him from swimming. PHOTO: JONATHAN PEARLMAN
Mr Greg Littrich, 58, from the Sydney beach-side suburb of Coogee, said he has been upset by the spate of shark attacks in January 2026 but this had not prevented him from swimming. PHOTO: JONATHAN PEARLMAN

Riau Police probe decapitation of critically endangered Sumatran elephant

A Sumatran elephant Aceh on Dec 8, 2025. A decapitated Sumatran elephant carcass was found in Riau on Feb 2.
A Sumatran elephant Aceh on Dec 8, 2025. A decapitated Sumatran elephant carcass was found in Riau on Feb 2.

US animal rights activist can be extradited from UK over 2003 bombings

Monkeys seen climbing building in Punggol Digital District

JTC Corporation, which runs the digital district, said it is working with the relevant authorities to reduce interactions between monkeys and built-up areas.
JTC Corporation, which runs the digital district, said it is working with the relevant authorities to reduce interactions between monkeys and built-up areas.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.