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
Perhilitan imposes heftier penalties on wildlife crime
Wildlife crime will be subject to higher penalties through the enforcement of 44 sections under the Wildlife Conservation (Amendment) Act 2022 (Act A1646) effective today.
Wed Feb 01 2023
Bill to amend Wildlife Conservation Act 2010 tabled at Parliament
The bill is aimed at amending and improving the Wildlife Conservation Act 2010.
Mon Oct 11 2021
Singapore's first giant panda baby is a healthy male cub
Singapore's first giant panda cub born at River Safari here on Aug 14 is a healthy male cub.
Fri Sep 10 2021
92 Malayan tapirs killed in five years due to road accidents in the country
The Wildlife and National Parks has carried out a captive breeding programme at the Sungai Dusun Wildlife Conservation Centre in Selangor.
Tue Apr 27 2021
Putting python on the menu in Florida?
Putting python on the menu is one solution envisaged by two American agencies to remove this species of snake that reproduce very quickly.
Wed Dec 23 2020
Myanmar monk offers temple sanctuary for threatened snakes
Residents and government agencies, including the fire department, have also been bringing captured snakes to the monk.
Fri Dec 04 2020
Public-private partnership might save our National Zoo
A strategic public-private partnership, will not only save the National Zoo but place it on a more sustainable footing moving forward.
Tue Dec 01 2020
Tasmanian Devils set paw on mainland Australia after 3,000 years
Australia has the worst mammal extinction rate in the world and the re-introduction will help re-balance the ecology.
Tue Oct 06 2020
Selepas Nadia, 7 lagi haiwan di Bronx Zoo positif COVID-19
Empat harimau dan tiga singa Afrika itu mula menunjukkan simptom jangkitan pada awal April.
Thu Apr 23 2020
Malaysia hands over a pair of Malayan Tapir to Japan
Malaysia has sent a pair of Malayan tapir to Japan to enhance bilateral cooperation between the two countries in the field of wildlife conservation.
Fri Dec 04 2015