![Bornean elephants endangered due to human activity, wildlife experts say Bornean elephants endangered due to human activity, wildlife experts say](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/61719546658_Borneanelephants.jpg)
Bornean elephants endangered due to human activity, wildlife experts say
The authorities are seeking to create corridors for elephants to move safely between fragmented areas of their habitat.
Sun Jun 30 2024
![Zero poaching cases last year - Perhilitan Zero poaching cases last year - Perhilitan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/71621568242_perhilitan.jpg)
Zero poaching cases last year - Perhilitan
Noor Alif Wira Osman credited the decrease to the establishment of the National Task Force (NTF).
Wed Jan 26 2022
![South African rhino ranch keeps poachers away, but at a cost South African rhino ranch keeps poachers away, but at a cost](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/71631156333_RHINO.jpg)
South African rhino ranch keeps poachers away, but at a cost
Some parks dehorn some or all of their rhinos to discourage poaching but it does not always stop the practice since it grows back.
Thu Sep 09 2021
![Rhino poachers are back after South Africa eases lockdown restrictions Rhino poachers are back after South Africa eases lockdown restrictions](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/41620092952_RHINO.jpg)
Rhino poachers are back after South Africa eases lockdown restrictions
Rhinos are sometimes shot with a tranquiliser gun before the horn is hacked off, resulting in the animal being left to bleed to death.
Tue May 04 2021
![Why are Malaysia's sea turtles disappearing? Why are Malaysia's sea turtles disappearing?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/81608522970_turtle.jpg)
Why are Malaysia's sea turtles disappearing?
The status of marine turtles in Malaysia is either endangered or critically endangered.
Mon Dec 21 2020
![Rashford can be world class if he improves his poaching - Ferdinand Rashford can be world class if he improves his poaching - Ferdinand](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/41603261809_PARIS.jpg)
Rashford can be world class if he improves his poaching - Ferdinand
Rashford had his best season with United last year when he scored 22 times in all competitions.
Wed Oct 21 2020
![Poaching: Johor Perhilitan to enhance cooperation with other agencies Poaching: Johor Perhilitan to enhance cooperation with other agencies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/41599795263_gajah.jpg)
Poaching: Johor Perhilitan to enhance cooperation with other agencies
Investigations would be conducted to identify whether its personnel are involved in protecting the illegal activities.
Fri Sep 11 2020
![Up to RM1 mil fine, 15 years jail being considered for poaching Up to RM1 mil fine, 15 years jail being considered for poaching](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/81597835504_DATUKABDULKADIRAB.jpg)
Up to RM1 mil fine, 15 years jail being considered for poaching
Heavier penalties - a maximum fine of RM1 million and imprisonment of up to 15 years - are being proposed for poaching.
Wed Aug 19 2020
![Johor police nab five men, a woman over wildlife poaching Johor police nab five men, a woman over wildlife poaching](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/71596616278_KetuaPolisJohorDa.jpg)
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
![Sultan Ibrahim angry over rampant poaching in Johor Sultan Ibrahim angry over rampant poaching in Johor](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/61591159607_DYMMSULTANJOHOR.jpg)
Sultan Ibrahim angry over rampant poaching in Johor
Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar has expressed anger over poaching activities that are still going on in the state forests.
Sun Aug 09 2020
![Technology application to help rangers protect natural resources Technology application to help rangers protect natural resources](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/41592635723_shamsulanuarnasara.jpg)
Technology application to help rangers protect natural resources
To support the effort, the government would provide training to rangers to improve their understanding and skills in using the technology application.
Sat Aug 01 2020
![KDN to consider proposal to impose whipping on foreign poachers KDN to consider proposal to impose whipping on foreign poachers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2019-09/71567418168_Lanun.jpg)
KDN to consider proposal to impose whipping on foreign poachers
The Home Ministry will consider a proposal to impose whipping on foreign fishermen who are found guilty for poaching in Malaysian waters.
Sat Jul 18 2020
![Why is Kenya about to set $100 million in ivory on fire? Why is Kenya about to set $100 million in ivory on fire?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-04/71462010271_ElephantTusk.jpg)
Why is Kenya about to set $100 million in ivory on fire?
On Saturday, Kenyan wildlife officials will set more than 105 tons of elephant and rhino ivory on fire - a display intended to combat the growing threat of poaching.
Sat Apr 30 2016
![Camera trick helps researchers tell Malaysia's black leopards apart Camera trick helps researchers tell Malaysia's black leopards apart](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-07/51437017323_BLACKLEOPARD.jpg)
Camera trick helps researchers tell Malaysia's black leopards apart
The simple camera adjustment helped scientists illuminate the usually undetectable spots on black leopards.
Thu Jul 16 2015
![Borneo orangutan dies with 40 pellets in her body Borneo orangutan dies with 40 pellets in her body](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-12/41417842802_295x200.jpg)
Borneo orangutan dies with 40 pellets in her body
The case is the latest example of one of the critically-endangered primates being killed by humans.
Sat Dec 06 2014