Virus Gives Sri Lanka’s Threatened Elephants a Reprieve
Sri Lanka’s coronavirus lockdown has helped reduce the death toll from clashes between elephants and humans, conservationists have said.
Category: ANIMALS
An Irresistible Scent Makes Locusts Swarm, Study Finds
The coronavirus isn’t the only plague making headlines this year — locusts are devastating crops in several parts of the world, and now scientists are discovering why the pest forms destructive swarms.
South Korea Floods Leave Cows Stranded on Tin Roofs
Dozens of cows were stranded on rooftops by floods in South Korea, leaving rescue crews facing a problem the size of several bovines.
Vietnam Cat Cafe Offers Purr-Fect Pick-me-up for Rescued Felines
If your idea of the purr-fect day is spending it curled up with convalescent rescue cats and a coffee, then one cafe in Vietnam has you covered.
Feline Enthusiasts’ Thoughts on International Cat Day
Videos of frolicking felines and gifs of purring pussies will be how most animal enthusiasts mark International Cat Day on Saturday.
Bali Sea Turtles Set Free after Poacher Arrests
Around two dozen green turtles were released back to the wild in Bali on Wednesday after the endangered creatures were rescued from poachers on the Indonesian holiday island.
Detained ‘Drug Smuggler’ Cat Escapes Sri Lanka Prison
A cat detained at Sri Lanka’s main prison while allegedly trying to smuggle drugs and cell phone SIM cards has escaped, media reports said Monday.
Pakistanis’ Animals Scrub Clean at the Car Wash ahead of EID Festival
In the run-up to the Muslim festival of Eid al-Adha, Karachi car-wash owner Sheikh Sagheer sees much of the traffic at his business switch from four wheels to four legs.
Vietnam Suspends Wildlife Trade as Pandemic Prods Action
Vietnam, one of Asia’s biggest consumers of wildlife products, has suspended all imports of wild animal species “dead or alive” and vowed to “eliminate” illegal markets across the country.
Giant Whale Washes up on Indonesian Beach
A giant 23-meter (75-foot) whale briefly washed up near a beach in Indonesia but it was unclear how the enormous marine mammal died, a conservation official said Wednesday.
Pakistani Man was Fined Eight Buffaloes for Racial Slur
A Pakistani man has been fined eight buffaloes and eight gongs by a court on the Malaysian part of Borneo for insulting indigenous groups, an official said Wednesday.
Multiple Turtles Rescued from Entangled Plastics on Bangladesh Beach
At least 20 turtles were dead and dozens more were rescued Sunday after being entangled in plastic waste washed ashore on one of the world’s longest beaches in Bangladesh, officials and conservationists said.
Indonesia ‘Dog Doctor’ Rescues Canines From Pandemic Peril
Indonesian doctor Susana Somali and her staff cut tightly-bound plastic ropes off dozens of whimpering dogs rescued from the butcher’s block after being sold or abandoned during the coronavirus pandemic.
Tiger, Pangolin Farming in Myanmar Risks ‘Boosting Demand’
Conservationists have warned a sudden change in Myanmar’s law allowing the commercial farming of tigers, pangolins and other endangered species risks further fuelling demand in China for rare wildlife products.
A Dog’s Life: Scientists Find New Formula for Canine Age
A well-known “rule of paw” holds that you can tell how old your pooch is in human terms by multiplying its age in years by seven.
