conservation



STORY OF THE DAY • Feb 28, 2022 • 3 min read

National Animals The Philippines: Carabao

By Anton L. Delgado • Feb 28, 2022
The 'Beast of Burden' holds an important historical, social and economic role in the Philippines and "genetic improvements" are being planned to aid dwindling populations

STORY OF THE DAY • Feb 28, 2022 • 3 min read

National Animals Timor-Leste: crocodile

By Anton L. Delgado • Feb 28, 2022
The crocodile is considered sacred in Timor-Leste but increasing populations have led to human-crocodile conflicts

STORY OF THE DAY • Feb 28, 2022 • 3 min read

National Animals Vietnam: Water Buffalo

By Govi Snell • Feb 28, 2022
The gentle animals remain an important symbol in the country but lack of conservation efforts heighten the risk of extinction

STORY OF THE DAY • Feb 28, 2022 • 4 min read

National Animals Thailand and Laos: Elephant

By Wanpen Pajai • Feb 28, 2022
Thai and Laotian cultures respect elephants as sacred but the endangered animals are still subject to abuse

Feb 28, 2022 • 3 min read
National Animals

Brunei: White-bellied Sea Eagle

Brunei's national animal is long-standing mystery but the internet and the eagle's cultural significance for some of the country's ethnic groups have made the white-bellied eagle a popular contender
By Fiona Kelliher • Feb 28, 2022

Feb 28, 2022 • 3 min read
National Animals

Cambodia: Kouprey

The elusive wild cattle is critically endangered, shrouded in mystery and causing controversy with the most recent news of its existence
By Anton L. Delgado • Feb 28, 2022

Feb 28, 2022 • 7 min read
National Animals

Indonesia: Komodo dragon

Scientists broke down a myth about the powerful bite of the world's largest lizard, the main attraction in a planned Indonesia tourist park
By Brian P. D. Hannon • Feb 28, 2022

Feb 28, 2022 • 4 min read
National Animals

Malaysia: Malayan tiger

The tiger is a symbol of strength and courage. And for Malaysians it is a proud national emblem, whose livelihood is at risk from poachers and habitat loss
By Ashley Yeong • Feb 28, 2022

Feb 28, 2022 • 4 min read
National Animals

Singapore: Lion

A case of mistaken identity has formed the basis of a widespread national identity and contributed to conversations on conservation
By Amanda Oon • Feb 28, 2022

Jan 20, 2022 • 1 min read
Biodiversity

The Women Tree Planters of Sukau

Since 2008, women from Sabah’s Sukau Village have planted trees to connect forest fragments and preserve the area’s biodiversity. COVID-19 stopped their work for months, resulting in the deaths of many newly planted trees. Now, they have returned to the forest.
By Chen Yih Wen • Jan 20, 2022