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Thailand
Hip, hip, hippo: Moo Deng, Thailand’s viral internet sensation, turns 1
The pygmy hippo’s blubbery face has launched a thousand memes and a plethora of merchandise.
10 Jul 2025 - 3:27PM
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My Life
Gary Ades speaks on animal conservation and ecology in Hong Kong
10 Jul 2025 - 7:15AM
Singapore
‘Quintessence of animal cruelty’: Singapore court doubles cat killer’s sentence
9 Jul 2025 - 7:03PM
Asian cinema: Japanese films
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Dream Animals: The Movie – biscuit-inspired Japanese animation is great fun
This cute animated film could have simply been an advertisement for the snacks it’s based on, but instead delivers thoughtful family-friendly fun.
9 Jul 2025 - 5:45PM
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Italy
Outrage in Italy: who killed heroic bloodhound Bruno?
Hero dog Bruno’s brutal killing sparks probe and new animal law. Trainer suspects foul play due to dog fighting activism.
9 Jul 2025 - 2:25AM
The Philippines
Philippine police detain 15 of its own officers in missing cock fighters case
The officers are under investigation for the suspected killings of 34 cock fighters, whose bodies were dumped in a lake after cheating accusations.
7 Jul 2025 - 6:27PM
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Tourism
Why are tourists hopping to rainforests in Borneo? Frogs, of course
While many visitors head to Borneo to see animals like orangutans or elephants, frogs are increasingly getting their turn in the spotlight.
6 Jul 2025 - 4:15AM
Music
From Bach to The Beatles, 12-year-old’s music therapy soothes homeless dogs
With a bit of help from his parents, Yuvi Agarwal set up Wild Tunes, which enlists musicians to comfort animals in shelters across the US.
5 Jul 2025 - 3:15PM
Hong Kong environmental issues
Hong Kong’s feral pigeon population drops 11% in hotspots amid feeding ban
Authorities also say they plan to use AI patrol robots to enhance enforcement.
5 Jul 2025 - 12:00PM
Pakistan
Pet lion in Pakistan jumps over wall, attacks children, woman in street
Keeping exotic animals as pets, especially big cats, is often seen as a sign of privilege and power in Punjab, the most populous province of the country.
4 Jul 2025 - 8:41PM
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The Philippines
Philippines urges Japan to help in lake search for ‘executed’ cock fighters
With dozens of participants allegedly murdered by rogue police and dumped in a massive lake, Manila has asked Tokyo for technical help in ‘scientific approach’.
4 Jul 2025 - 6:29PM
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Thailand
Sri Lankan man caught at Thai airport with 3 snakes in his underwear
The suspect, identified as Shehan, was previously caught attempting to traffic exotic animals internationally.
4 Jul 2025 - 5:27PM
Science
Human heart structure beats 21 days in pig embryo in Chinese chimera study
The research could have implications for organ transplants, which are limited by the small number of donors.
4 Jul 2025 - 10:09AM
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Crime in Hong Kong
Hong Kong pet shop owner arrested for alleged theft of 35 cats to repay loan
The 35 cats had an estimated value of HK$623,000, source says.
4 Jul 2025 - 1:39AM
Indonesia
The rat in the room: understanding Indonesia’s hantavirus cases
Medical experts say there is no cause for alarm as the 8 reported cases of a disease linked to the virus happened at a local level.
28 Jun 2025 - 1:48PM
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Trending in China
Red panda morning calls at China hotel cause safety concerns, service suspension
Rooms offering red panda morning calls priced from US$280 to US$420 per night, particularly popular among families with kids.
27 Jun 2025 - 2:00PM
Trending in China
China woman in Ukraine cares for US$140,000 Bengal tiger, shares daily life online
Pet influencer’s big cat shares living space with wildcats, a jaguar and a mountain dog, animals loved by millions online.
27 Jun 2025 - 10:02AM
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Wellness
Is your dog getting too hot? How to prevent heatstroke in pets in summer
‘Every summer, we see dogs die from preventable heatstroke,’ says a veterinarian in Hong Kong. Here’s how to avoid it, and tips on treatment.
26 Jun 2025 - 12:15PM
United States
Tundra the bear has a shiny new smile after getting huge metal crown for tooth
The 360kg animal was fitted with the largest dental crown ever made in a first-of-its-kind procedure at a Minnesota zoo.
26 Jun 2025 - 4:02AM
United States
Making waves with tools: killer whales ‘groom each other with seaweed’
In what could be the first evidence of marine mammals making their own tools, the whales are said to have been seen breaking off bits of the algae to groom one another.
23 Jun 2025 - 11:43PM
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Trending in China
Outrage as China live-streamers pull teeth from black dogs to ward off evil spirits
Live-streamers use crude tools to perform repulsive dental surgery on helpless animals, sickening online observers.
23 Jun 2025 - 5:10PM
Aviation accidents
Pilot who died in US plane crash was trying to avoid hitting turtle on runway
The aircraft managed to take off, but crashed and caught fire soon after, killing the pilot and one passenger and seriously injuring another.
21 Jun 2025 - 2:49AM
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Trending in China
Chinese couple, who run dog shelter, walk down aisle accompanied by canines
After going bankrupt, Yang commits himself to ensuring that dogs receive the love and care they rightfully deserve.
19 Jun 2025 - 6:00PM
Hong Kong society
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Red carpet for pets as quarantine eased in Hong Kong
As long as sufficient facilities and services are in place, Hong Kong is right to relax rules for the import of dogs and cats from mainland China.
19 Jun 2025 - 6:30AM
Japan
Fatal virus fears rise in Japan after first suspected animal-to-human SFTS death
A Japanese veterinarian’s puzzling death from SFTS highlights the danger of this tick-borne virus for which there is no known cure.
17 Jun 2025 - 9:30AM
Hong Kong society
Puppy’s death sparks calls for Hong Kong to quickly tighten animal cruelty laws
Two-month-old Doberman puppy was found abandoned in a park with infections caused by ear cropping.
17 Jun 2025 - 11:51AM
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US travel
Heed the call of the wild in Yellowstone, America’s first national park
The evolution of Yellowstone is an experiment in ecological restoration starring wild wolves and bison.
16 Jun 2025 - 8:00AM
Trending in China
China zoo visitors slammed for ‘lucky’ tiger hair pulling, warned over provocation
Driven by traditional belief that tiger hair can fend off evil spirits, tourists grab clumps of big cat hair, tie to handbags.
15 Jun 2025 - 12:43PM
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