Consider This: Bornean Elephants (Part 2) — Endangered and Displaced
The Bornean elephant has recently been classified as endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List of Threatened Species. What needs to be done now to ensure the survival of Borneo’s elephant population? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Primus Lambut, Head of the Tawau Wildlife Department and species manager in charge of elephants.
Mon Jul 15 2024
Consider This: Bornean Elephants (Part 1) — Endangered and Displaced
The Bornean elephant has recently been classified as endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List of Threatened Species. What needs to be done now to ensure the survival of Borneo’s elephant population? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to conservation biologist Dr Nurzhafarina Othman, Senior lecturer at Universiti Malaysia Sabah. She’s an expert on the Bornean Elephant, and also the founder of Project Seratu Aatai, which is a collective in Sabah that aims to promote coexistence between elephants and humans through research and education.
Mon Jul 15 2024
Consider This: Population Trends (Part 2) — Living in an 8 Billion World
In November 2022, the world’s population surpassed 8 billion people—we’ve added a billion people in just 12 years and expected to add another 2 billion persons in the next 30 years. Crossing this milestone raises important questions concerning the impact of human activities on the planet and its ability to sustain life for humans and other species. What are the implications of 8 billion people on planetary health and sustainability? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to John Wilmoth, Director of the Population Division of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, which leads the monitoring of global demographic indicators. John Wilmoth was a speaker at the International Social Wellbeing Conference 2024, organised by EPF.
Fri Jun 07 2024
Consider This: Population Trends (Part 1) — Living in an 8 Billion World
In November 2022, the world’s population surpassed 8 billion people—we’ve added a billion people in just 12 years and expected to add another 2 billion persons in the next 30 years. Crossing this milestone raises important questions concerning the impact of human activities on the planet and its ability to sustain life for humans and other species. What are the implications of 8 billion people on planetary health and sustainability? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to John Wilmoth, Director of the Population Division of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, which leads the monitoring of global demographic indicators. John Wilmoth was a speaker at the International Social Wellbeing Conference 2024, organised by EPF.
Fri Jun 07 2024
![Eight FRU personnel charged with illegal possession of Java mouse deer parts Eight FRU personnel charged with illegal possession of Java mouse deer parts](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/81711866103_gaveltukulmahkam.jpg)
Eight FRU personnel charged with illegal possession of Java mouse deer parts
They were jointly charged with keeping eight parts of a Java mouse-deer, a protected species, without a valid licence, in a container.
Thu Apr 18 2024
![New species of Amazon anaconda, world's largest snake, discovered New species of Amazon anaconda, world's largest snake, discovered](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/61709271678_anaconda.jpg)
New species of Amazon anaconda, world's largest snake, discovered
It was thought that there was only one species of green anaconda in the wild, but the scientific journal Diversity this month revealed that the new "northern green anaconda" belonged to a new species.
Fri Mar 01 2024
![Long-lost mammal rediscovered in remote Indonesia mountains Long-lost mammal rediscovered in remote Indonesia mountains](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/51699593805_longlostspecies.jpg)
Long-lost mammal rediscovered in remote Indonesia mountains
Scientists have rediscovered a long-lost species of mammal in Indonesia's Cyclops Mountains more than 60 years after it was last recorded.
Fri Nov 10 2023
![Scientists observe chimpanzees using human-like warfare tactic Scientists observe chimpanzees using human-like warfare tactic](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/51698998606_chimpanzees.jpg)
Scientists observe chimpanzees using human-like warfare tactic
Studying chimpanzee behavior may offer insight into our own species.
Sat Nov 04 2023
![New species of cobra-like snake discovered - but it may already be extinct New species of cobra-like snake discovered - but it may already be extinct](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/81696572740_Rinkhals.jpg)
New species of cobra-like snake discovered - but it may already be extinct
The possible relationship between venom spitting and our early ancestors is a reminder that we are part of the Earth's ecosystem.
Sun Oct 08 2023
![Amphibian crisis: 41% of species deemed threatened with extinction Amphibian crisis: 41% of species deemed threatened with extinction](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/81696572897_Amphibian.jpg)
Amphibian crisis: 41% of species deemed threatened with extinction
A growing proportion of species being imperiled by disease and climate change, research shows.
Sun Oct 08 2023
![What makes us human? Primate genome study offers some clues What makes us human? Primate genome study offers some clues](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/51685700199_TBchimpanzee.jpg)
What makes us human? Primate genome study offers some clues
Researchers said they sequenced and analyzed the genomes of 233 primate species, comprising nearly half of those alive today.
Fri Jun 02 2023
![Genome data sheds light on how Homo sapiens arose in Africa Genome data sheds light on how Homo sapiens arose in Africa](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/41684502175_skeleton.jpg)
Genome data sheds light on how Homo sapiens arose in Africa
Our species arose in Africa more than 300,000 years ago, with the oldest-known Homo sapiens fossils discovered at a site in Morocco called Jebel Irhoud.
Fri May 19 2023
![Deepest-ever fish caught and filmed off Japan by scientists Deepest-ever fish caught and filmed off Japan by scientists](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/81680599060_Snailfish.jpg)
Deepest-ever fish caught and filmed off Japan by scientists
The snailfish, of the Pseudoliparis belyaevi species, are the first to be caught below 8,000 metres, the expedition said.
Tue Apr 04 2023
![Avoid eating unknown types of puffer fish - DOF Avoid eating unknown types of puffer fish - DOF](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-07/41469604022_IkanBuntal.jpg)
Avoid eating unknown types of puffer fish - DOF
Adnan Hussain said consumers who bought fish online, especially in fillet form, should check the species and type of fish.
Wed Mar 29 2023
![EU to promote 'buzz lines' to help reverse decline of bees by 2030 EU to promote 'buzz lines' to help reverse decline of bees by 2030](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/61674734152_BEE.jpg)
EU to promote 'buzz lines' to help reverse decline of bees by 2030
Currently, one in 10 bee and butterfly species and one in three hoverfly species is threatened with extinction.
Sat Jan 28 2023