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Wildlife

Crocodile seen in waters near Changi Naval Base; second reported sighting after Sentosa

A crocodile was spotted in waters near the Changi Naval Base by sea soldiers from the Republic of Singapore Navy.
A crocodile was spotted in waters near the Changi Naval Base by sea soldiers from the Republic of Singapore Navy.

Transnational wildlife smuggling ring foiled in Bangkok at Suvarnabhumi Airport

Officers uncovered a monitor lizard and a giant forest rat.
Officers uncovered a monitor lizard and a giant forest rat.

Wild elephant in Thailand dies en route to sanctuary

The male elephant, aged between 15 and 20, died while being transported from Khon Kaen province to a restoration area in Loei province.
The male elephant, aged between 15 and 20, died while being transported from Khon Kaen province to a restoration area in Loei province.

Water bird numbers fall sharply across Nepal

Bar-headed geese on the Banganga River in Kapilvastu district.
Bar-headed geese on the Banganga River in Kapilvastu district.

Rare Malayan tapir spotted in Defu; NParks advises public not to go near or feed animal

A Malayan tapir in Rainforest Wild Asia on March 12, 2025.
The Malayan tapir is classified as endangered by the International Union for Conservation of nature.
A Malayan tapir in Rainforest Wild Asia on March 12, 2025.
The Malayan tapir is classified as endangered by the International Union for Conservation of nature.

Conservationists hopeful as rare fishing cat reappears near Tonle Sap in Cambodia

The fishing cat is listed as vulnerable on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List.
The fishing cat is listed as vulnerable on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List.

Iguanas fall from trees in Florida as icy weather bites southern US

A cold-stunned green iguana lies on the ground in Miami Beach, Florida, on Feb 1.
A cold-stunned green iguana lies on the ground in Miami Beach, Florida, on Feb 1.

Bird rescued after being caught by fishing line at Lower Seletar Reservoir

A bird was caught on a fishing line at Lower Seletar Reservoir on Feb 1.
A bird was caught on a fishing line at Lower Seletar Reservoir on Feb 1.

First reported crocodile sighting around Sentosa waters; water activities suspended at 3 beaches

The Sentosa Development Corporation said it and the National Parks Board were alerted to the presence of the reptile on the evening of Jan 31.
The Sentosa Development Corporation said it and the National Parks Board were alerted to the presence of the reptile on the evening of Jan 31.

Australian boy killed by shark in Sydney Harbour honoured at Bondi Beach

Dozens of beaches, including in Sydney, were closed in January after four shark attacks in two days.
Dozens of beaches, including in Sydney, were closed in January after four shark attacks in two days.

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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.