#wildlife

Study: Sea turtles that ingest a plastic piece have 20pct death risk

Study: Sea turtles that ingest a plastic piece have 20pct death risk

Aussie researchers find one-in-five chance of death for a turtle which consumes its first plastic item.

Man dies after allegedly being trampled upon by elephant

Man dies after allegedly being trampled upon by elephant

The victim sustained head injuries and broke his arm in the attack near Padang Terap, Kedah.

Sabah wildlife dept seizes protected species kept without permit

Sabah wildlife dept seizes protected species kept without permit

Authorities responding to alerts from the public find several protected birds species and a macaque in cages.

Saved! Over 600 wild animals rescued by Perhilitan in 10 days

Saved! Over 600 wild animals rescued by Perhilitan in 10 days

The animals are estimated to value more than RM200,000 in illegal trading.

New zoos will only increase wildlife mistreatment

New zoos will only increase wildlife mistreatment

LETTER | Even under the best circumstances at the best zoos, captivity cannot replicate wild habitats.

Elephant's electrocution must be probed

Elephant's electrocution must be probed

LETTER | Who will be held responsible for the unsafe worksite?

We must stop the scourge of wildlife roadkill

We must stop the scourge of wildlife roadkill

LETTER | Coordinated efforts involving various gov't agencies is required to protect our wildlife.

Sole surviving female Sumatran rhino may be on last legs

Sole surviving female Sumatran rhino may be on last legs

Iman's ill-health comes just months after the death of second last female Sumatran rhino, Puntung.

The cruel captive elephant industry

The cruel captive elephant industry

LETTER | It may seem harmless but there is a dark side to elephant tourism that people are not aware of.

ECRL will consume large tracts of forest reserves

ECRL will consume large tracts of forest reserves

The EIA report on wildlife mitigation plans does not appear to be in place. 

Over 2,000 wild animals killed on roads in the past five years

Over 2,000 wild animals killed on roads in the past five years

Environment Ministry also confirms only two Sumateran rhinos left in the wild, and just 250 tigers.

M'sia proposes collaboration to promote green economy

M'sia proposes collaboration to promote green economy

Indonesia, Brunei and Malaysia to enhance efforts such as green technology and wildlife conservation.

Chained elephant needs release and respite

Chained elephant needs release and respite

LETTER | The Malaysian government must stop turning a blind eye to Lasah's plight.

Wildlife driven to their deaths by roads

Wildlife driven to their deaths by roads

Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) is appalled at the frequent occurrences of roadkill involving endangered species.

Man arrested in connection with turtle poaching in Semporna

Man arrested in connection with turtle poaching in Semporna

Five-day remand for man linked to the 100 turtle carcasses found on Pulau Bum-Bum.

Elephent herd enters teachers quarters in Gua Musang

Elephent herd enters teachers quarters in Gua Musang

Perhilitan tracking 10 wild elephants which destroyed crops and teachers quarters at the Pos Pasik.

More than RM8m in pangolin scales seized at KLIA

More than RM8m in pangolin scales seized at KLIA

These were flown into the country from Ghana and Congo, says the Customs Dept.

Beware of crocs in Klang River, residents told

Beware of crocs in Klang River, residents told

Fire department issues warning following sighting of 2m crocodile near Kota Bridge.

One dead, three hurt after cars hit wild boar

One dead, three hurt after cars hit wild boar

The cars hit a crossing wild boar at the Jalan Kuantan-Kemaman road.

Wild boar goes on rampage in Berlin, three hurt

Wild boar goes on rampage in Berlin, three hurt

It is shot dead, while another smashes into a hairdressing salon in Siegen.

RM10,000 reward offered for info on elephant killings

RM10,000 reward offered for info on elephant killings

Sabah Wildlife Department offers reward after rare elephants found dead.

Rare 'sabre-tusked' elephant killed by poachers in Sabah

Rare 'sabre-tusked' elephant killed by poachers in Sabah

'No more safe places for elephants in Sabah,' wildlife veterinarian says.

Squid jig in tummy of dead dolphin found on Sabah coast

Squid jig in tummy of dead dolphin found on Sabah coast

The eight inch square jig caused severe trauma to the dolphin.

Trade ban on pangolins only as effective as its enforcement

Trade ban on pangolins only as effective as its enforcement

The recent worldwide ban on all eight species of pangolinsby the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna (Cites) has brought cheer to the conservation community.