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Wildlife

Cyanide poisoning likely killed 15 elephants in Kenya: Investigators

The deaths occurred in Amboseli National Park near the Tanzanian border, home to some of Africa’s most famous elephant herds.
The deaths occurred in Amboseli National Park near the Tanzanian border, home to some of Africa’s most famous elephant herds.

Australia confirms H5N1 bird flu spreading in native bird population

Officials are expecting further detections of the virus in Australian wildlife moving foward.
Officials are expecting further detections of the virus in Australian wildlife moving foward.

Japan coral protectors race to save reefs from heat ‘bomb’

Coral in an area of the sea near Onna village, Okinawa Prefecture. Scientists are trying ways to revive Okinawa's famous coral reefs.
Coral in an area of the sea near Onna village, Okinawa Prefecture. Scientists are trying ways to revive Okinawa's famous coral reefs.

Malayan tigers actively breeding at new reserve in Pahang

Covering 134,183ha and bordering Taman Negara Pahang, the reserve expands one of Malaysia’s largest and most important tiger landscapes.
Covering 134,183ha and bordering Taman Negara Pahang, the reserve expands one of Malaysia’s largest and most important tiger landscapes.

Fishing for science: Gen Z anglers form society to document fish in Singapore waters

Singapore Management University student Andriel Cheong, 24, observing a saddle grunt caught at Bedok Jetty on June 14.
Singapore Management University student Andriel Cheong, 24, observing a saddle grunt caught at Bedok Jetty on June 14.

Weird whales: Orcas blow fish to bits ‘for fun’, study finds

Killer whales are highly intelligent apex predators and have been known to play with their prey.
Killer whales are highly intelligent apex predators and have been known to play with their prey.

Leopard barges into liquor store in India, mauls worker in terrifying video

A screengrab from a security camera shows a leopard pouncing on 25-year-old salesman Sanjay Gurjar.
A screengrab from a security camera shows a leopard pouncing on 25-year-old salesman Sanjay Gurjar.

New specialised hospital opens in Mandai to treat Singapore’s wildlife

Junior Veterinary Nurse Nadhrah Hassan feeding a common palm civet inside one of the dens at the new Mandai Wildlife Centre on July 2.
Junior Veterinary Nurse Nadhrah Hassan feeding a common palm civet inside one of the dens at the new Mandai Wildlife Centre on July 2.

Unusually round raccoon ‘Jimothy’ is the internet’s latest four-legged darling

As Jimothy’s fame spread, Seattle residents began sharing their own encounters with the raccoon.
As Jimothy’s fame spread, Seattle residents began sharing their own encounters with the raccoon.

Illegal tortoises offered for sale in Singapore on TikTok and Telegram

Those found guilty of illegally importing such species into Singapore can face severe penalties, including fines of up to $100,000 per specimen.
Those found guilty of illegally importing such species into Singapore can face severe penalties, including fines of up to $100,000 per specimen.

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