conservation
Robinson Crusoe island sets example for the world in conservation
Environment
February 26, 2019
Robinson Crusoe island sets example for the world in conservation
For almost a century, the inhabitants of Robinson Crusoe — named for literature’s most famous castaway — have known that…
US judge rules against butterfly sanctuary opposed to Trump’s wall
Environment
February 16, 2019
US judge rules against butterfly sanctuary opposed to Trump’s wall
A US judge ruled Thursday against a butterfly sanctuary that had sued to keep President Donald Trump’s proposed border wall…
Malaysia makes record 30-tonne pangolin seizure
Environment
February 12, 2019
Malaysia makes record 30-tonne pangolin seizure
Malaysian authorities have made a record seizure of about 30 tonnes of pangolins and their scales worth some $2 million…
Porcine pickle: Hong Kongers divided over city’s emboldened wild boars
Environment
February 4, 2019
Porcine pickle: Hong Kongers divided over city’s emboldened wild boars
As Hong Kong prepares to celebrate the Year of the Pig, the city is facing its own peculiar porcine pickle…
Thai forest rangers train to tackle wildlife crime
Environment
February 2, 2019
Thai forest rangers train to tackle wildlife crime
Camo-clad rangers ambush a camp in a lush Thai national park, kicking away a machete and a firearm and…
For some whales, sonar may provoke suicidal behavior: study
Environment
January 30, 2019
For some whales, sonar may provoke suicidal behavior: study
Scientists have long known that some beaked whales beach themselves and die in agony after exposure to naval sonar,…
Man versus condor: the king of the Andes under threat
Environment
January 28, 2019
Man versus condor: the king of the Andes under threat
By all accounts, Dasan and Illika should have died of poisoning. But they are back on their feet, poking…
Butterflies, the unlikely victims of Trump’s border wall
Environment
January 19, 2019
Butterflies, the unlikely victims of Trump’s border wall
In Mission, Texas, the construction of part of a long-promised wall on the border with Mexico to stem the…
Whale shark spotted again off Hurghada coast in the Red Sea
Environment
November 24, 2018
Whale shark spotted again off Hurghada coast in the Red Sea
Divers and tourists spotted a whale shark off Hurghada coast on Saturday, along the Red Sea. Whale sharks have…
Rare Sumatran tiger rescued from beneath shop in Indonesia
Environment
November 17, 2018
Rare Sumatran tiger rescued from beneath shop in Indonesia
A rare Sumatran tiger that was trapped beneath the floor of a shop for three days has been rescued,…