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Wildlife

Sydney reopens beach under heavy patrols after shark attack

People react after a shark attack at Coogee Beach in Sydney, Australia, June 13, 2026. REUTERS/Hollie Adams
People react after a shark attack at Coogee Beach in Sydney, Australia, June 13, 2026. REUTERS/Hollie Adams

From the zoo to the mountains: A Singaporean’s quest to rescue bears in Laos

Singaporean Karthiriish Chandra helping to load a bear, rescued from an illegal bile farm in Laos, onto a truck.
Singaporean Karthiriish Chandra helping to load a bear, rescued from an illegal bile farm in Laos, onto a truck.

Some Sydney beaches closed after woman injured in shark attack

Lifeguards erecting a sign that says “Beach Closed” following a shark attack at Coogee Beach in Sydney, Australia, on June 13, 2026.
Lifeguards erecting a sign that says “Beach Closed” following a shark attack at Coogee Beach in Sydney, Australia, on June 13, 2026.

Indonesia welcomes elephant calf born in the wild in Riau

The calf is 93cm tall, 104cm long and its chest measures 112cm. A mahout (right) embraces 55-year-old female adult elephant Rina (center) as she stands next to her calf in Tesso Nilo National Park in Pelalawan regency, Riau. The female calf was estimated to be born on Wednesday at about 4 a.m. (Courtesy of Tesso Nilo National Park/-)
The calf is 93cm tall, 104cm long and its chest measures 112cm. A mahout (right) embraces 55-year-old female adult elephant Rina (center) as she stands next to her calf in Tesso Nilo National Park in Pelalawan regency, Riau. The female calf was estimated to be born on Wednesday at about 4 a.m. (Courtesy of Tesso Nilo National Park/-)

Mandai opens animal hospital with CT scanner, retractable roofs, water features in wards

A CT scan of a striped hyena at Mandai Wildlife Group's new Wildlife Healthcare and Research Centre.
A CT scan of a striped hyena at Mandai Wildlife Group's new Wildlife Healthcare and Research Centre.

Forum: Consider the impact of more night lights on birds

NParks staff member among several people being investigated for handling snake on Mandai Trail

The National Parks Board is investigating how a snake was handled on the Mandai Trail.
The National Parks Board is investigating how a snake was handled on the Mandai Trail.

Woman who fed pigeons and crows in Yishun charged under Wildlife Act

Tan Chong Hong appeared in court on June 10 and was handed three charges under the Wildlife Act.
Tan Chong Hong appeared in court on June 10 and was handed three charges under the Wildlife Act.

Albania's Rama vows to push on with Kushner-linked luxury resort despite protests

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama looks on during an interview with Reuters as Albanians protest against a planned luxury resort backed by a company linked to Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of U.S. President Donald Trump, on an environmentally sensitive part of the Adriatic coast, in Tirana, Albania, June 8, 2026. REUTERS/Florion Goga
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama looks on during an interview with Reuters as Albanians protest against a planned luxury resort backed by a company linked to Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of U.S. President Donald Trump, on an environmentally sensitive part of the Adriatic coast, in Tirana, Albania, June 8, 2026. REUTERS/Florion Goga

Kenya police fire tear gas, arrest ex chief justice at national park protest

Former Chief Justice David Maraga is detained by plainclothes police officers alongside environmental activists for participating in a march against the encroachment of Nairobi National Park's land and plans to relocate the Nairobi Animal Orphanage in Nairobi, Kenya, June 8, 2026. REUTERS/Monicah Mwangi
Former Chief Justice David Maraga is detained by plainclothes police officers alongside environmental activists for participating in a march against the encroachment of Nairobi National Park's land and plans to relocate the Nairobi Animal Orphanage in Nairobi, Kenya, June 8, 2026. REUTERS/Monicah Mwangi

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.