Animals

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

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

Scent-tracking K-9 finds missing boy with special needs during brutal North Carolina snowstorm

A snowy-snouted Bo – a K-9 trained in scent tracking – still at attention after helping rescue a 13-year-old boy with special needs during a brutal snowstorm in North Carolina.

Saudi Arabia to provide passports for kingdom’s beloved camels

Camels have long been a vital mode of transportation in Arabia, with research suggesting life-sized carvings of camels and horses in Saudi Arabia date back to 7,000 years ago.

Doberman named Penny wins Westminster dog show

Penny beat more than 3,000 dogs from all 50 states and 17 countries that competed in the 150th annual event.

Wild elephant in Thailand dies en route to sanctuary

The male elephant, aged between 15 and 20, died while being transported from Khon Kaen province to a restoration area in Loei province.

Elephant ride ban in Indonesia raises concerns at conservation sites

Conservation site operators warn that poorly implemented restrictions could harm the welfare of elephants.

Rare Malayan tapir spotted in Defu; NParks advises public not to go near or feed animal

A Malayan tapir in Rainforest Wild Asia on March 12, 2025.
The Malayan tapir is classified as endangered by the International Union for Conservation of nature.

Elephant kills tourist at Thai national park

The authorities will meet on Feb 6 to decide what to do with the elephant named Oyewan.

Fewer animal cruelty and welfare cases reported to SPCA in 2025; most still involve cats

SPCA investigated a total of 608 confirmed cases in 2025, a decline from the 961 seen in 2024, according to its annual report.

Conservationists hopeful as rare fishing cat reappears near Tonle Sap in Cambodia

The fishing cat is listed as vulnerable on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List.

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