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Red-shanked douc langurs sit in a tree on Da Nang’s Son Tra Peninsula. The nature spot, known as “Monkey Mountain”, is home to two-thirds of the world’s population of the endangered monkeys. Photo: John Hamilton
Asia travel

Hiking Da Nang’s ‘Monkey Mountain’ in search of the most beautiful primate

Outside the urban bustle of Da Nang, Son Tra Peninsula’s trails afford coastal views and glimpses of endangered red-shanked doucs.

Hong Kong society

Editorial | Hong Kong must keep an eagle eye out for wildlife traffickers

Trending in China

Loyal police dog moves millions in China waiting for injured handler, refusing food

Japan

Laser aimed at Punch the monkey in Japan prompts zoo’s ‘unacceptable’ warning

A zoo official says pointing a laser at any animal could cause considerable stress and even blindness.

Punch, a baby Japanese macaque, with the orangutan plushie he received after being abandoned by his mother. Photo: Kyodo
Animal welfare in Hong Kong

Rescuers snap into action after crocodile found in Hong Kong building

Member of the public spotted 1.5-metre reptile at a residential block in Sham Shui Po and called police.

Trending in China

Outrage erupts over distressed camel seen crying while carrying tourist in China

Video of struggling camel has ignited debate about treatment of animals in tourism and associated ethical concerns.

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New China dog rental trend sparks animal stress warnings

Critics note that because China’s legal system treats pets as property, seeking redress for abuse remains complicated.

A new pet economy has emerged in China’s big cities, allowing people to rent dogs by the hour through an online programme. Photo: Shutterstock
Trending in China

China zoo offers US$15,000 salary for bear costume performer with silence clause

Ad encourages bear actors to embrace the whimsical, highlighting that the more outlandish their antics, the more popular they become.

Malaysia

Elephants’ transfer to Japan sparks Malaysia’s corruption inquiry

A whistle-blower claims that millions of dollars are linked to several individuals and the government did not receive the money from the move.

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Climate change

‘Unprecedented’ Europe heatwave intensifies as temperatures pass 40 degrees

France records heat-related deaths, nations close schools and cancel trains, and wildlife shelters struggle to cope.

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Partygoers cool off under a water mist during the annual ‘Fête de la Musique’ street music festival in Bordeaux, France. Photo: AFP
Iceland

Iceland resumes whale hunt amid protest

It is one of the only three countries – alongside Japan and Norway – that still openly permit whaling.

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Two whaling ships are docked in the harbour in Reykjavik, Iceland, in August 2019. Photo: dpa
Australia

Australia reports first case of H5 bird flu, virus spreads to every continent

An emergency meeting of animal health and agriculture officials in the country has been held to consider a national response.

Indonesia

Indonesian police foil turtle-smuggling ring in Bali, rescue 21 live animals

One man has been charged under Indonesia’s wildlife protection laws, and faces up to 15 years’ jail and huge fines if found guilty.

Hong Kong society

‘Bury me with them’: animal-lovers want same cemetery plots as their pets

Pet funeral service providers call for change in regulations, citing growing demand for such arrangements amid rapidly expanding market.

Hong Kong’s pet funeral service providers have urged the government to allow animal ashes to be placed alongside those of their owners. Photo: Sun Yeung
United States

Teen tourist’s death in New York City reignites push to ban horse carriage rides

Mayor Mamdani leads calls to outlaw rides after an 18-year-old dies in a runaway accident in Central Park.

Police at the scene of the horse carriage crash in Central Park. Photo: WABC-TV via AP
Crime

Police release man arrested after boy ends up in UK zoo’s crocodile enclosure

Police declare suspect unfit for questioning as boy, 3, is in a critical but stable condition in hospital.

Vietnam

Cats rescued from slaughter in Vietnam spotlight enduring pet meat trade

Animal activists say the cat and dog meat trade often operates over large networks that sometimes span all of Vietnam.

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United States

Teen dies in horse carriage incident in New York’s Central Park

The 18-year-old was fatally injured after a horse bolted away from its driver, clipping another cab on the park’s busy loop.

A damaged horse carriage being removed from Central Park after it overturned. Photo: TNS
Animal welfare in Hong Kong

2 rare owl chicks born in Hong Kong breeding success

Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden confirms two brown wood owl chicks have fledged, marking major boost for local breeding efforts.

Australia

Beachgoers in Australia rescue woman after shark attack at Sydney’s Coogee Beach

Australia averages around 20 shark attacks a year, two or three of which are fatal.

Hong Kong society

Paw patrol: Hong Kong airport dog unit to cover reopened Terminal 2

Security contractor Avseco’s canine unit, which is marking its fifth anniversary, will be on patrol in Terminal 2.

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The dog unit was set up five years ago. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Trending in China

‘Dirty business’: China dog slaughterhouse shuts down before Yulin festival

Humane World for Animals estimates that around 10 million dogs, 4 million cats are killed for meat in China annually; many are stolen pets or strays.

Vendors wait for customers to buy dogs in cages at a market in Yulin, in southern China’s Guangxi province on June 21, 2015. The city holds an annual festival devoted to the animal’s meat on the summer solstice which has provoked an increasing backlash from animal protection activists. Photo: AFP/STR
Science

Scientists find woolly mammoth DNA while digging through squirrel poo

A treasure trove of ancient genetic material was stashed away by the rodents before being ‘frozen in time’ by permafrost.

Thailand

Boy, 6, dies in Thailand after attack by grandfather’s monkey, pet released

The family is not pursuing any action over the attack by the long-tailed macaque, which was found by the grandfather as a baby in 2022.

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Japan

Japanese city closes 94 schools as hunt for roaming bear enters third day

Residents of Utsunomiya have been urged to stay indoors as police and hunters track the animal, which was spotted inside a shopping arcade.

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A screengrab from a social media video shows a bear dashing in front of two people walking in a shopping arcade in Utsunomiya, Japan, on Sunday. Photo: X
Indonesia

A hidden ecological shift is sparking a wave of crocodile attacks in Indonesia

Logging and other deforestation activities have led to an increased likelihood of human-wildlife conflicts.

Indonesia has the world’s highest number of reported crocodile attacks, according to the CrocAttack independent database. Photo: AP
Malaysia

Shotgun sacrifice: anger as Malaysian state leader shoots Eid cow

A viral 38-second clip of Perlis chief minister Abu Bakar Hamzah shooting a cow with a shotgun has sparked a police investigation.

Bangladesh

Celebrity ‘Trump’ buffalo spared sacrifice, sent to Bangladesh zoo

The animal with a blond hairdo said to resemble the US president’s signature look was saved just hours before it was set to be slaughtered.

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