Online sale of exotic wildlife now via ‘dropshipping’ method - Nik Nazmi
Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said online wildlife sales involve licensed sellers, unlicensed sellers linked to poachers or breeders and syndicates.
Wed Jan 17 2024
Scientists find an exotic black hole deemed a 'needle in a haystack'
Researchers said this one differs from all other known black holes in that it is "X-ray quiet" - not emitting powerful X-ray radiation.
Wed Jul 20 2022
Menswear designers inspired by hometowns and exotic locales at NY Fashion Week
Some designers this year sought inspiration close to home while others drew on more faraway tropical locales.
Thu Sep 09 2021
Raccoons to snakes: Shanghai animal cafes expand to exotics
Forget dog or cat cafes, Shanghai's animal cafe scene has expanded to include a wider and more exotic kingdom.
Sat Mar 13 2021
Smuggled parrots stuffed in plastic bottles: Indonesia police
Exotic birds are usually poached and trafficked by smuggling gangs for sale as pets and status symbols.
Sat Nov 21 2020
Baby boom at Taipei Zoo lightens pandemic blues
A flurry of births in recent months including pandas and pangolins, was a welcome boost during a visitor slump due to the coronavirus.
Thu Oct 01 2020
Police chiefs given a month to stop sale of exotic meat at illegal eateries - IGP
All district police chiefs in the country will be given until Sept 18 to ensure that their respective areas are free from illegal restaurants selling or serving exotic wildlife food.
Wed Aug 19 2020
Johor police nab five men, a woman over wildlife poaching
Police cracked down on exotic animal hunting and illegal use of firearms, with the arrest of five men and a woman in Mersing and Kluang.
Tue Aug 11 2020
2016 Car Week: Best looking rides on auction in Monterey
Whether you are bidding for a $22 million Ferrari, a $1 million Cobra or a $42,500 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air convertible, the hammer hovers... are you in or out?
Fri Aug 19 2016
Exotic Malaysian culture takes centre stage in Paris
Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin launched the Malaysia Cultural Week (MCW) Paris 2015 on Monday.
Tue Apr 14 2015
Demand for exotic animals pushing endangered species to early extinction
Illegal wildlife trade around the world is a hefty issue and known as greatest threats to the survival of vast endangered species in driving them to brink of extinction.
Fri Mar 27 2015
Bunga bunga back in court as Berlusconi sex saga resumes
Italy's top court on Tuesday reviews former premier Silvio Berlusconi's acquittal on charges of paying for sex with an under-age exotic dancer known as "Ruby the heart stealer".
Tue Mar 10 2015
Pet reptiles pose health risk for infants - Study
Owning exotic reptiles such as snakes, chameleons, iguanas and geckos could place infants at risk of salmonella infection.
Tue Dec 23 2014
Malaysia to further penetrate bird nest market in Singapore
Malaysia is set to further expand its edible bird nest (EBN) market into Singapore and other international destinations.
Sun Dec 07 2014
Wild things: Crackdown on menu for China's animal eaters
China in April raised the maximum sentence for anyone caught selling or consuming endangered species to 10 years in prison.
Mon Jul 07 2014