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Endangered/threatened species

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

From hunters to guardians: Angolan villagers help to save endangered sea turtles

Joaquim Avelino Fragoso, who once killed sea turtles for food or money, assists Debora Carvalho to inspect a turtle in Hojiua, at the Longa base in Cuanza Sul province, Angola, November 7, 2025. REUTERS/Cesar Muginga
Joaquim Avelino Fragoso, who once killed sea turtles for food or money, assists Debora Carvalho to inspect a turtle in Hojiua, at the Longa base in Cuanza Sul province, Angola, November 7, 2025. REUTERS/Cesar Muginga

After Ambani zoo probe, wildlife body reverses call to curb animal imports to India

Vantara is a 1,416ha zoo in Gujarat run by the philanthropic arm of the Reliance conglomerate led by Mr Mukesh Ambani and his family.
Vantara is a 1,416ha zoo in Gujarat run by the philanthropic arm of the Reliance conglomerate led by Mr Mukesh Ambani and his family.

Chile’s endangered Humboldt penguins risk further decline, say scientists

Chile's Pacific coast is home to 80 per cent of the world's remaining Humboldt penguins, which number fewer than 20,000.
Chile's Pacific coast is home to 80 per cent of the world's remaining Humboldt penguins, which number fewer than 20,000.

‘Give him a ride’: Malayan tiger spotted swimming across lake in Perak sparks excitement

Park rangers were cheering and expressing their excitement at seeing the tiger in a 37-second video clip shared on Facebook.
Park rangers were cheering and expressing their excitement at seeing the tiger in a 37-second video clip shared on Facebook.

Nigeria to impose more stringent penalties on wildlife traffickers

FILE PHOTO: A rescued pangolin bought off a wildlife seller is seen resting at the Green Finger Garden in Lagos, Nigeria July 29, 2020. Picture taken July 29, 2020 REUTERS/Seun Sanni/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A rescued pangolin bought off a wildlife seller is seen resting at the Green Finger Garden in Lagos, Nigeria July 29, 2020. Picture taken July 29, 2020 REUTERS/Seun Sanni/File Photo

Rare Philippine cockatoos hatch first chick in Bird Paradise; fewer than 750 birds left in the wild

The Philippine cockatoo chick at about two months old (left) and now, four months old.
The Philippine cockatoo chick at about two months old (left) and now, four months old.

Seals, birds under threat in new ‘red list’ of endangered species

Arctic seals are coming under increasing threat, mainly due to climate change and human activity.
Arctic seals are coming under increasing threat, mainly due to climate change and human activity.

Study finds 99% of eel products worldwide come from endangered species

Almost all eels consumed worldwide belonged either to the American eel, Japanese eel or European eel species.
Almost all eels consumed worldwide belonged either to the American eel, Japanese eel or European eel species.

Hong Kong scientist puts hope in nest boxes to save endangered cockatoos

Urban animal habitat designer Harry Wong climbs up a cotton tree at Victoria Park in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, to install an artificial nest box for yellow-crested cockatoos.
Urban animal habitat designer Harry Wong climbs up a cotton tree at Victoria Park in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, to install an artificial nest box for yellow-crested cockatoos.

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