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Ring bell to alert bears on Jirisan
2+ hour, 24+ min ago (413+ words) National Ring bell to alert bears on Jirisan Published: May 7, 2026 - 17: 30: 06 The Korea National Park Service plans to install additional bear alert bells in Jirisan National Park by July to help prevent encounters between hikers and Asiatic black bears, officials said…...
3 wild boars roam Sejong, 2 shot dead after overnight chase
3+ hour, 2+ min ago (389+ words) National 3 wild boars roam Sejong, 2 shot dead after overnight chase Published: May 7, 2026 - 16: 51: 55 Three wild boars were spotted roaming Sejong early Thursday, prompting authorities to launch a search and kill two of the animals. The third remains at large. The Sejong…...
Ministry launches nationwide consultative body for publicly operated zoos after wolf escape
2+ day, 21+ min ago (27+ words) A nationwide consultative body for publicly operated zoos will launch later this week, in response to growing safety concerns sparked by a wolf's escape from a...
[Grace Kao] Why we love chonkers and chonky pets
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (34+ words) There is a new internet star " his name is Chonkers and he is a Steller sea Lion. I bet you can guess his relative size. I feel an affinity for him not only bec...
Is it time to rethink zoos' role?
1+ week, 1+ day ago (751+ words) National Is it time to rethink zoos' role? Published: April 29, 2026 - 15: 51: 22 Neukgu's escape exposes lack of consideration for animal welfare as S. Korea plans to mandate licensing for all 121 zoos South Korea is moving to toughen zoo regulations by mandating licensing for…...
Daejeon honors 15 citizens, officials for helping recapture escaped wolf
1+ week, 1+ day ago (533+ words) National Daejeon honors 15 citizens, officials for helping recapture escaped wolf Published: April 29, 2026 - 12: 43: 47 Citizens who helped locate wolf among honorees The Daejeon Metropolitan Government on Tuesday awarded commendations to 15 people for their roles in safely capturing Neukgu, a young wolf that…...
Asian elephant calf makes public debut at DC Zoo
2+ week, 10+ hour ago (328+ words) World Asian elephant calf makes public debut at DC Zoo Published: April 23, 2026 - 09: 39: 53 Mother elephant Nhi Linh gave birth to Linh Mai on Feb. 2 after nearly two years of pregnancy. Robbie Clark, the zoo's elephant manager, said, "Linh Mai is a…...
[ANN] Climate burns hole in Malaysian pet owners" wallets
2+ week, 1+ day ago (787+ words) World [ANN] Climate burns hole in Malaysian pet owners" wallets Published: April 22, 2026 - 17: 42: 18 KUALA LUMPUR (The Star/ANN) -- Caring for pets during unpredictable weather requires owners to adapt their routines and often leads to increased expenses. For business development director Shaikhah…...
Escaped wolf becomes local sensation, inspiring merch and zoo vlog
2+ week, 2+ day ago (465+ words) National Escaped wolf becomes local sensation, inspiring merch and zoo vlog Published: April 21, 2026 - 11: 39: 45 I ask the hard questions, so you don't have to " Neukgu, the male wolf that briefly escaped from a zoo in Daejeon, has become a local sensation,…...
[ANN] After near extinction, Vietnam's beloved Phu Quoc Ridgeback dog faces new challenges
2+ week, 2+ day ago (1672+ words) World [ANN] After near extinction, Vietnam's beloved Phu Quoc Ridgeback dog faces new challenges Published: April 21, 2026 - 09: 00: 00 SINGAPORE (Straits Times/ANN) -- At Cosian Bay Resort in Phu Quoc, southern Vietnam, guests checking into the beachfront hotel are often greeted first not…...