Wildlife

Orangutan rescued from fire zone in Indonesia’s Borneo, battles respiratory illness

The orangutan, named Sampurna, did not have any severe burn-related injuries. But it had breathing problems and had vomited.

Green turtles return to Malaysia’s Kelantan coast after 30 years

As part of conservation efforts, 156 of the hatchlings were released back into the sea.

Trees ‘giving up’: Climate change hammers historic English gardens

Record heatwaves and drought in the summer of 2026 are affecting the gardens of stately homes.

Spot a horseshoe crab in Singapore? Researchers want to know

Researchers are looking for volunteers to share sightings of the elusive horseshoe crabs, recognisable by their distinct helmet-shaped head and spike-like tail.

Forum: Loud noise affects animals and plant life too

Foreign tourist attacked by bear near Lake Towada in north-eastern Japan

The man, whose right arm was bitten by the bear, was airlifted to a hospital but was able to communicate.

Top India court orders new steps to protect threatened elephants

The Supreme Court has directed states to prevent the blockage of elephant corridors – routes used by herds to move between rapidly shrinking habitats.

Search ongoing after crocodile sighted at Pandan Reservoir; water activities suspended

Water activities remain suspended at Pandan Reservoir on Aug 21, after a crocodile sighting on Aug 20.

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Don’t wake a sleeping polar bear in the Arctic – or you’ll end up paying a $6,770 fine

Polar bears were declared a protected species in Svalbard in 1972.

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