Singapore seizes ivory from nearly 300 elephants in record haul SINGAPORE: Singapore said on Tuesday it had seized 8.8 tonnes of elephant ivory, a record haul by authorities in the city-state, which conservation groups say is a transit point for the illegal wildlife trade. The elephant ivory, estimated to be... Women 23 Jul, 2019
As China pushes traditional medicine globally, illegal wildlife trade flourishes Record HK wildlife seizures underscore demand for threatened species China, Vietnam huge consumer markets - conservation groups TCM companies are given permits for endangered species products HONG KONG: Chinese traditional medicine... Environment 28 Mar, 2019
Pangolin: The most trafficked mammal Pangolins play an important role in the ecosystem. They are regarded as a natural pest controller as a single pangolin will eat up to 70 million insects annually. Local awareness is a must so that the communities are fully aware of its... 20 Feb, 2019
Human-wildlife conflict threat to conservation efforts, say experts Kathmandu, December 15 Human-wildlife conflict and wildlife crime are among the largest threats to conservation efforts and the livelihoods of rural communities in the Kangchenjunga Landscape, said government officials and experts at a regional... Horoscopes 16 Dec, 2018
Conservationist files petition demanding illegal use of wildlife body parts be stopped Kathmandu, May 16 Kumar Paudel, a conservationist with specialisation in wildlife trade filed a writ petition against the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, Ministry of Forest and Environment, Ministry of Home Affairs and others,... Horoscopes 17 May, 2018
At rhino's memorial, Kenyan minister urges life sentences for ivory possession NANYUKI, KENYA: The death of the world's last male northern white rhinoceros this month led a Kenyan government official to declare anyone caught possessing ivory should be sentenced to life in prison. "Ivory belongs to elephants and rhinos,"... Women 31 Mar, 2018
LETTERS: Plight of wild elephants A new and unique form of elephant poaching is currently rocking different South East Asian nations with wild Asiatic elephant populations. Strangely this is not just for the elephant tusks but for highly prized elephant skin that is fetching... 20 Mar, 2018
One-third conservation areas at risk of losing tigers, shows study Kathmandu, March 2 A new survey of over a hundred tiger conservation areas, where an estimated 70 per cent of the world’s wild tigers live, found that only 13 per cent of them are able to meet global standards. At least one-third of them are... Horoscopes 03 Mar, 2018
Save wildlife, save humans Wildlife crime is a big business. Illegal wildlife trade is said to be the world’s fourth largest international trade. People are exploiting millions of globally threatened plants and animals to make quick buck, ignoring how depletion of wildlife and... 01 Mar, 2018
LETTERS: Regional cooperation Thanks for the excellent article “Conservation paradox: Addressing concerns” by Sheren Shrestha and Kanchan Thapa (THT, March 3, Page 8). Kudos to the authors for highlighting the pressing issue that is always swept under the carpet as this is not... 06 Mar, 2017
Scientists discover 163 new species in Greater Mekong region A rainbow-headed snake and a dragon-like lizard are among 163 new species that scientists recently discovered in the Greater Mekong region, conservation group WWF said on Monday, adding rapid development in the area, from dams to mines, was... Art & Culture 19 Dec, 2016
Tanzanian rats will train to sniff out trafficked pangolins JOHANNESBURG: The pangolin, a scaly anteater coveted by poachers, might have a new champion: rats that will be trained to sniff out trafficked pangolin parts in shipments heading from Africa to Asia. A pilot project to turn African giant... Art & Culture 21 Nov, 2016
