Asia Pacific Oct 15, 2021
News of the success comes as Beijing seeks to play a more prominent role in international conservation.
World | ANALYSIS Sep 17, 2021
Far more finance needed for nature-rich nations to make global deal fly
by Michael Taylor
Improving conservation and management of natural areas, such as parks, oceans, forests and wildernesses, is seen as crucial to safeguarding the ecosystems on which humans depend.
National Sep 6, 2021
Hot, dry summer in Hokkaido likely behind death of dozens of rare fish
The Japanese huchen probably died because of a deficiency of oxygen in the water, as the hot summer caused high water temperatures and not enough rain.
World / Science & Health Sep 5, 2021
Komodo dragon and various shark species lurch toward extinction
Trapped on island habitats made smaller by rising seas, Indonesia's Komodo dragons were listed as "endangered" on Saturday, on an update of the wildlife Red List that also warned overfishing threatens nearly two-in-five sharks with extinction. The most spectacular recovery was seen in the Atlantic ...
Business / Economy Jul 27, 2021
International panel begins talks on bluefin tuna catch quota expansion
Japan has proposed for the fourth year in a row to increase bluefin tuna catch quotas, arguing that fish stocks are recovering.
National Jun 23, 2021
One has been placed in an incubator while the other is being looked after by its mother, Ueno zoo said.
National Jun 11, 2021
Zoo breeding programs have played a key role in repopulating herds of southern white rhinos.
National Jun 10, 2021
The mild-mannered 5-year-old comes by way of Taiwan's Leofoo Safari Park, where she beat a herd of competitors for the chance to find a companion and breed.
National Apr 6, 2021
Imagery from November showed some 110-140 pairs of albatrosses on Minamikojima, up from some 50 pairs found during an on-site inspection in 2002.
Asia Pacific / Science & Health Mar 3, 2021
Emma will soon travel to Tobu Zoo in Saitama Prefecture where a 10-year-old fellow rhino "Moran" has been lined up to be her first suitor.
National Oct 22, 2020
Endangered Japanese crane population on the rise in Hokkaido
The iconic bird, which symbolizes longevity and good luck, was almost wiped out in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
World Oct 17, 2020
Zoo closures put conservation programs in jeopardy
by Amandas Ong
Animal welfare and research facilities around the world are feeling the financial pinch of the coronavirus pandemic.