Wildlife

How a fatal virus sparked Pulau Ubin’s mouse-deer boom

The greater mouse-deer on Pulau Ubin. The mouse-deer population quintupled to 293 individuals per sq km between 2019 and 2024.

Monster Wolf robot grabs spotlight in Japan as tool to scare off bears

A jump in bear attacks has turned the mechanical creature into a surprise export-worthy hit.

Suspected tiger attack behind dead, missing cattle near Chemor, say Perak cops

The incident came to light when the owner lodged a report, stating that two of his cattle were found dead with bite marks, while five more were missing.

Penguins queue in Paris zoo for their yearly bird flu jabs

A Humboldt penguin is checked by medical staff before vaccination against bird flu at the Paris Vincennes Zoological Park.

Record 230 people attacked by bears in Japan from April to November

In November alone, 33 people were victims of bear attacks in Japan, including one who died.

African penguins starved en masse off South Africa, says study

The birds are a strong attraction for tourists to South Africa, with thousands of people visiting colonies each year.

Restaurants, bars in Japan’s Tohoku region feel impact of bear attacks amid cancelled reservations

Only a few taxis were seen on a street in Kawabata entertainment district in Akita city on Nov 26.

Indonesia to investigate alleged illegal gold mining near Komodo Island

The Komodo dragon is the world's largest living lizard, capable of reaching up to 3m in length and more than 70kg in weight.

Bear activity in Japan up despite hibernation season; outdoor events called off as precaution

More young bears in Japan have been venturing into urban areas to search for food.

US influencer who once sparked outrage for snatching wombat from its mum arrested on hunting charges

Samantha Strable became briefly infamous when footage of her sprinting across a road with a visibly terrified baby wombat – while its frantic mother scrambled behind – ricocheted across social media.

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