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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.

Water activities at Sentosa beaches, 4 islands allowed to resume a week after crocodile sighting

Water activities were suspended at Sentosa’s three beaches after the enclave’s first reported crocodile sighting by a Sentosa Cove resident on Jan 31.
Water activities were suspended at Sentosa’s three beaches after the enclave’s first reported crocodile sighting by a Sentosa Cove resident on Jan 31.

NParks replaces casuarina trees on Coney Island, but expert says move could improve biodiversity

Existing casuarina trees in Coney Island Park seen on Jan 19, 2026.
Existing casuarina trees in Coney Island Park seen on Jan 19, 2026.

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.

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.

‘It came to you for safety’: Singer Craig David tries to save fish, which then gets eaten up

English singer Craig David returned the fish to the water, only for it to get eaten by a bigger fish seconds later.
English singer Craig David returned the fish to the water, only for it to get eaten by a bigger fish seconds later.

Environmental study proposes to keep over 40 per cent of forested site in Bukit Timah

The Sunda pangolin is among wildlife expected to be affected by clearance of vegetation at a site off Old Jurong Road.
The Sunda pangolin is among wildlife expected to be affected by clearance of vegetation at a site off Old Jurong Road.

‘Unbelievable’: Iguana pizza makes its debut in Florida

Iguana trapper Ryan Izquierdo brought some iguanas to the Bucks Coal Fired Pizza restaurant at North Palm Beach where they unveiled The Everglades – pizza topped with iguana meat.
Iguana trapper Ryan Izquierdo brought some iguanas to the Bucks Coal Fired Pizza restaurant at North Palm Beach where they unveiled The Everglades – pizza topped with iguana meat.

Malaysian authorities busted ‘Ninja Turtle’ syndicate that breeds, sells exotic turtles

Authorities confiscated 44 turtles of various species during a raid at a house in Kangar.
Authorities confiscated 44 turtles of various species during a raid at a house in Kangar.

Authorities prevent attempted smuggling of wildlife to Thailand

Most of the animals seized were birds.
Most of the animals seized were birds.

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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.