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Wildlife

Train collides with bear in Japan’s Hokkaido, causing passengers to spend night on board

None of the 34 passengers and crew members were injured.
None of the 34 passengers and crew members were injured.

Video shows tranquilliser failing to subdue bear in Japan factory rampage

Despite a tranquilliser dart striking the animal’s rear, the bear showed no signs of being weakened by the anaesthetic, instead standing on its hind legs and pounding a car.
Despite a tranquilliser dart striking the animal’s rear, the bear showed no signs of being weakened by the anaesthetic, instead standing on its hind legs and pounding a car.

Back to the treetops: Orang utans rescued from Borneo’s fires find a new home

An orang utan rescued from burning forests in West Kalimantan province moves through the trees at its new home at the Batu Nyambu protected reserve.
An orang utan rescued from burning forests in West Kalimantan province moves through the trees at its new home at the Batu Nyambu protected reserve.

India’s animal mega centre vows revamp after criticism

A langur resting inside an enclosure at the Vantara Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Centre in Jamnagar.
A langur resting inside an enclosure at the Vantara Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Centre in Jamnagar.

One-star staycation, five-star tantrum: Bear gets locked in Subaru, trashes car

A black bear tore into the interior of a car in Juneau, Alaska, after it got itself locked inside.
A black bear tore into the interior of a car in Juneau, Alaska, after it got itself locked inside.

Forum: Let’s coexist with animals in an increasingly urban environment

Malaysia Airports works with other agencies to curb wildlife smuggling

Malaysia Airports said additional screenings are carried out in coordination with other enforcement agencies.
Malaysia Airports said additional screenings are carried out in coordination with other enforcement agencies.

Forum: Prioritise education and preventive measures instead of culling crows

Busan’s celebrity shark Bukang-i back in canal again, a day after returning to sea

Bukang-i, an endangered dusky shark, was first spotted in the canal at Busan’s North Port Waterfront Park on Sept 18.
Bukang-i, an endangered dusky shark, was first spotted in the canal at Busan’s North Port Waterfront Park on Sept 18.

Forum: Presence of wild fowl may affect those with a phobia of large birds

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