conservation



STORY OF THE DAY • Jun 22, 2020 • 2 min read

Conservation Four arrested in Indonesia tiger poaching case

By Agence France-Presse • Jun 22, 2020
Four suspected poachers in Indonesia's Aceh province have been arrested for killing a female Sumatran tiger, a critically endangered species, in a case that highlights the ongoing fight against wildlife trafficking across Southeast Asia

STORY OF THE DAY • May 22, 2020 • 10 min read

World Turtle Day Treading on eggshells: Southeast Asia’s turtle conservation fight

By Lee Ying Shan • May 22, 2020
As the global pandemic brings a halt to most human activity, many species of turtle are finally finding the breathing room to once again breed and repopulate. But it takes a community to save a turtle, and across Southeast Asia there are several networks fighting for nature's gentle giants

Apr 17, 2020 • 12 min read
Conservation

Roosting with bats: Nature’s most misunderstood mammal

Bats have earned an unwarranted reputation as disease spreaders since the Covid-19 outbreak. With April 17 marking world Bat Appreciation Day Dr Tigga Kingston sets out to provide the full picture on the misunderstood mammals, outlining how essential they are to much of human life
By Dr Tigga Kingston • Apr 17, 2020

Jun 26, 2019 • 19 min read
Illegal wildlife trade

Prescription for extinction

Traditional Chinese Medicine is a flagship of China’s Belt and Road Initiative. But scientists say demand for medicine containing animal parts could push tigers, bears, rhinos and pangolins to the brink of extinction
By Claire Baker-Munton • Jun 26, 2019

Oct 23, 2018 • 4 min read
Thailand

The marine biologist on a mission to save Koh Samui’s coral reefs

In a region where so much of life and livelihood relies on a healthy coastline, the efforts of marine biologists to protect, preserve and educate are especially needed. Thepsuda Loyjiw uses her position as a corporate social responsibility (CSR) manager at Banyan Tree resort in Koh Samui, Thailand, to introduce tourists and locals to the area’s aquatic wonders and to spread the word on how to sustain them for the next generation
By Janelle Retka • Oct 23, 2018

Apr 23, 2018 • 7 min read
West Papua

Preserving paradise

Indonesia's Raja Ampat archipelago is the most biodiverse marine environment in the world. But as word of its magnificence gets out, and visitors swoop in, locals and expats alike are striving to protect the paradise
By Carolyn Beasley • Apr 23, 2018

Jul 04, 2015 • 4 min read
Wildlife

Phnom Tamao: bear keeper for a day

Cambodia is home to many rare and exotic animal species. Get to know its lovable Sun and Moon bears by spending a day with these mischievous critters
By Jemma Galvin • Jul 04, 2015

Nov 18, 2013 • 6 min read
Endangered species

Face value

Vietnam’s unrelenting belief in the power of rhino horn is causing the animals to be mutilated and driven to extinction
By Mark Andrews • Nov 18, 2013