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Growing numbers of sambar deer creating new challenges for coexistence in urban landscape
1+ hour, 56+ min ago (91+ words) Once feared to be locally extinct, Singapore's sambar deer population has grown from around 15 to 120 in just five years. CNA followed wildlife volunteers tracking the shy animals to find out how their growing numbers are reshaping coexistence in Singapore's urban…...
Taipei Zoo welcomes a pair of red pandas from China, first in over a decade
6+ hour, 24+ min ago (210+ words) Taipei last received red pandas from a zoo in China's Fujian province in 2014. TAIPEI: A zoo in Taiwan's capital received a pair of endangered red pandas from China on Saturday (Jun 6), in the first exchange of animals in more than…...
Genome study shows what made the extinct Ice Age cave lion unique
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (578+ words) June 4: The cave lion was one of the biggest cats to ever live, prowling a huge swathe of territory from Western Europe across Siberia and into North America and hunting large prey - and perhaps even people - before going extinct around…...
Celebrity dog in China stolen and eaten after thief mistook it for a stray - CNA
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (71+ words) Celebrity dog in China stolen and eaten after thief mistook it for a stray CNA Celebrity dog in China stolen and eaten after thief mistook it for a stray We know it's a hassle to switch browsers but we want…...
Indonesian parrot, seen once in a century, reappears in mountain forest
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (399+ words) The lorikeet's bright green body, orange bill, blue hindcrown and pointed tail helped the team identify it." The team was looking specifically for this species, but the odds felt slim." "When you are looking for a bird that has only…...
Bear goes on rampage in Japan, injuring four people
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (282+ words) The bear was first spotted at a car parts factory in Fukushima, prompting an emergency call. TOKYO: A bear attack left four people injured in two factories and a residential area in northern Japan's Fukushima on Tuesday (Jun 2), police and…...
Common misconception that parrots are low maintenance: Parrot Society
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (72+ words) CNA The Parrot Society says it is a common misconception that such parrots are low maintenance pets. It hopes to increase education and outreach, as the number of welfare-related queries has tripled since it was formed three years ago. A…...
AVS advises against free-flying parrots outdoors due to safety concerns
1+ week, 23+ min ago (72+ words) CNA As parrots become more popular as pets in Singapore, authorities are discouraging owners from allowing their birds to fly freely outdoors. The Animal and Veterinary Service has put out an advisory for parrot owners on the risks of doing…...
From near-extinction to 120 strong: Singapore's sambar deer make a quiet comeback
2+ week, 1+ day ago (192+ words) CNA From near-extinction to 120 strong: Singapore's sambar deer make a quiet comeback Thought to be extinct in Singapore after World War II due to hunting and deforestation, the sambar deer was not seen again until the 1970s in Mandai. Over the…...
Singapore's wild sambar deer population leaps from 15 to 120 in five years - CNA
2+ week, 1+ day ago (1004+ words) Once feared locally extinct, the deer now roam five forest zones in Singapore. But their numbers are prompting calls for herd management. SINGAPORE: Once thought to be nearly gone from Singapore, the sambar deer is making a quiet comeback, with…...