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Wildlife conservation

16 arrested in Indonesia’s Riau over alleged killings of critically endangered Sumatran elephants

Police officers on Feb 5 examine the scene where the carcass of a Sumatran elephant was found in a forest concession area of PT Riau Andalan Pulp and Paper.
Police officers on Feb 5 examine the scene where the carcass of a Sumatran elephant was found in a forest concession area of PT Riau Andalan Pulp and Paper.

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As nature awareness grows, S’pore can rethink its approach to developing green spaces

A bus depot under construction in Serangoon River forest on Jan 5.
A bus depot under construction in Serangoon River forest on Jan 5.

Breakthrough for Indonesian scientists studying migration paths of pygmy blue whales

lcwhale23 - Researchers piloting a drone carrying a satellite tag during their Marine Migratory Species Expedition in 2025.
Credit: HO/Doc.Konservasi Indonesia
lcwhale23 - Researchers piloting a drone carrying a satellite tag during their Marine Migratory Species Expedition in 2025.
Credit: HO/Doc.Konservasi Indonesia

158 giant tortoises reintroduced to Galapagos island after more than a century

The 158 released tortoises come from the Fausto Llerena Breeding and Rearing Center on Santa Cruz Island.
The 158 released tortoises come from the Fausto Llerena Breeding and Rearing Center on Santa Cruz Island.

Tech tycoon pays ‘natural dividend’ to preserve African island

Principe is the smaller of the two main islands of the nation of Sao Tome and Principe. UNESCO has designated Principe a biosphere reserve.
Principe is the smaller of the two main islands of the nation of Sao Tome and Principe. UNESCO has designated Principe a biosphere reserve.

Inside Singapore’s first effort to captive-breed coastal horseshoe crabs

Republic Polytechnic's Dr Laura Yap oversees Singapore's first effort to captive-breed and study development of the coastal horseshoe crab.
Republic Polytechnic's Dr Laura Yap oversees Singapore's first effort to captive-breed and study development of the coastal horseshoe crab.

Singapore’s equine-inspired neigh-tive species

A pair of horseshoe crabs mating in Republic Polytechnic on Feb 4.
A pair of horseshoe crabs mating in Republic Polytechnic on Feb 4.

Animal smuggling in Singapore falls 33% to 28 cases in 2025

One of three puppies found hidden in a backpack at Tuas Checkpoint in March 2025.
One of three puppies found hidden in a backpack at Tuas Checkpoint in March 2025.

UK zoo says tiny snail ‘back from brink’ of extinction

Once thought lost, the greater Bermuda land snail has "officially been saved from extinction".
Once thought lost, the greater Bermuda land snail has "officially been saved from extinction".

‘Profoundly encouraging’ for conservation efforts: Rare sambar deer seen with fawn in Mandai

Rare sambar deer, nicknamed as White Dot, was spotted with her newborn on Feb 4.
Rare sambar deer, nicknamed as White Dot, was spotted with her newborn on Feb 4.

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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.