Death of dolphins in Amazon linked to severe drought, heat
Thousands of fish have died recently on Amazon rivers due to a lack of oxygen in the water.
Tue Oct 03 2023
Fears for orangutans, dolphins as Indonesia presses on with new capital
The giant apes could face an even bigger threat as Southeast Asia's largest country builds from scratch Nusantara - a new $32 billion city.
Tue Mar 28 2023
Whales' cancer resistence 'in their genes'
According to Peto's paradox, some species do not have an incidence of cancer that correlates with their cell count.
Thu Feb 25 2021
Hong Kong pink dolphins enjoy comeback as pandemic slows marine traffic
Scientists remain deeply concerned about their long-term survival in one of the world's busiest sea lanes.
Fri Oct 16 2020
Rare dolphins return to Hong Kong as coronavirus halts ferry traffic
Dolphin numbers in the area had jumped by up to 30% since March when the ferry traffic was suspended.
Mon Sep 14 2020
Dying mother dolphin struggles to save baby in Mauritius lagoon after oil spill
Environmentalists are demanding an investigation into the deaths of dozens of dolphins following an oil spill.
Sat Aug 29 2020
17 dead dolphins wash up on Mauritius beach near oil spill site
A month after an oil spill from a Japanese ship that ran aground is causing a major ecological disaster in Mauritius.
Thu Aug 27 2020
Bali hosts first centre to return captive dolphins to the wild
Dolphins are swimming freely at the world's first permanent rehabilitation centre under a project initiated by Bali's government and animal rights groups.
Thu Jul 09 2020
Dead dolphins wash up on France's shores in record numbers
The overwhelming majority drowned in the nets of fishing trawlers.
Sun Jun 28 2020
Endangered baby dolphin dies after swimmers pass it around for selfies
An endangered baby dolphin was killed on a beach in Argentina last week after the animal was plucked from the water and passed around by beachgoers for petting and photos.
Fri Feb 19 2016
Fishermen kill 30 more dolphins in Taiji
Fishermen in the small Japanese town of Taiji killed more than two dozen striped dolphins on Thursday, campaigners said, as global outrage over the slaughter grows.
Thu Jan 23 2014
Dolphins remember friends' whistles for decades: study
Bottlenose dolphins can remember each other's signature whistles for more than 20 years, a study said Wednesday -- the longest social memory ever observed in an animal.
Wed Aug 07 2013
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024