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Wildlife conservation

Monkey business? Macaques play repairmen, strip lamp posts on Old Upper Thomson Road

The macaques were spotted twisting cylindrical fittings and carrying some away for further “inspection”.
The macaques were spotted twisting cylindrical fittings and carrying some away for further “inspection”.

Ten lions found dead in suspected poisoning case at Tanzania wildlife reserve

The deaths raise concerns over the conservation of lions in one of Africa’s most renowned wildlife ecosystems.
The deaths raise concerns over the conservation of lions in one of Africa’s most renowned wildlife ecosystems.

Indonesia cash-for-photos scheme turns animal hunters into protectors

The daily photo hunt earns hundreds in Borneo cash as part of a conservation programme making animals worth more alive than dead.
The daily photo hunt earns hundreds in Borneo cash as part of a conservation programme making animals worth more alive than dead.

Trump administration moves to gut a core endangered species protection

At the centre of the change is what it means to “take” an endangered animal, something that has long been prohibited under the Act.
At the centre of the change is what it means to “take” an endangered animal, something that has long been prohibited under the Act.

Trump again seeks to remove protections for wolves

The Wolf Conservation Centre estimates there are around 7,600 gray wolves in the contiguous United States.
The Wolf Conservation Centre estimates there are around 7,600 gray wolves in the contiguous United States.

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

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

Branded Content

Rock climbing, canopy gliders and forest camping: The ultimate friends' weekend, right here in S'pore

mandai wildlife reserve rainforest wild adventure exploria
mandai wildlife reserve rainforest wild adventure exploria

Whales spark joy in New York but face threats from boat traffic

A humpback whale surfaces in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of New York City on Aug 13.
A humpback whale surfaces in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of New York City on Aug 13.

Letter From San Mariano

How a northern Philippine town learnt to live with the world’s rarest crocodile

Amante Yog-yog Jr holds up a young Philippine crocodile that the Mabuwaya Foundation is protecting at San Mariano, Isabela, Philippines on July 28.
Amante Yog-yog Jr holds up a young Philippine crocodile that the Mabuwaya Foundation is protecting at San Mariano, Isabela, Philippines on July 28.

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