29 pythons captured in drain behind restaurant in Shah Alam
Ahmad Mukhlis Mukhtar said the reptiles were all captured within 12 minutes before being released at a safer place.
Thu Aug 08 2024
Oldest fossils of remarkable marine reptiles found in Arctic
Fossils dating to about 250 million years ago are now providing surprising insight into the rise of ichthyosaurs.
Wed Mar 15 2023
Snakes, lizards and desserts meet in Malaysia's first reptile cafe
Customers can enjoy a hot cuppa and observe or interact with the cafe's resident reptiles at the wildlife-friendly cafe.
Mon Feb 27 2023
Somaliland police arrests man attempting to smuggle 200 lizards to Egypt
The reptiles, which were wrapped in clothes and hidden in bags, were handed over to the ministry of environment, authorities said.
Wed Sep 15 2021
Back to Nature: Colombian officials free nearly 2,000 rescued animals
The animals were released into lagoons and forests after being seized and rehabilitated by authorities fighting wildlife trafficking.
Tue Jul 27 2021
Fancy living in a house with pythons, cobras and tarantulas?
Mohamad Saifullah has eight snakes which he imported from Myanmar such as Ivory Burmese, Burmese python, Albino Burmese Python and cobras.
Fri Mar 05 2021
Reptiles vulnerable to unscrupulous pet trading: Study
According to the new study by researchers, three-quarters of trade is in species not covered by international regulation.
Wed Sep 30 2020
Indonesia plans crocodile-guarded prison island for drug convicts
The proposal is the pet project of anti-drugs chief Budi Waseso, who plans to visit various parts of the archipelago in his search for fierce reptiles to guard the jail.
Mon Nov 09 2015
Police rescue Kentucky store owner from large python
Terry Wilkins was tangled up with the 6-meter snake when two police officers arrived at the Captive Born Reptiles store in Kentucky.
Wed Oct 07 2015
Pet reptiles pose health risk for infants - Study
Owning exotic reptiles such as snakes, chameleons, iguanas and geckos could place infants at risk of salmonella infection.
Tue Dec 23 2014
Japan police find 80 reptiles in one-room apartment
Venomous lizards and snakes up to three metres (nine feet) long were among 80 reptiles police found crammed into a one-room apartment in Japan, an official said Tuesday.
Tue Dec 03 2013
Malaysia's 'Lizard King' back in business: report
A notorious Malaysian wildlife trafficker dubbed the "Lizard King" for his smuggling of endangered reptiles is back in business.
Fri Nov 22 2013
Reptiles are at risk, study finds
Almost one in five of the world's reptile species are in danger of extinction as their habitats are cleared away for farming and logging, a report said Friday.
Fri Feb 15 2013
Year of Snake sees serpent sales soar in Hong Kong
An increasing number of the reptiles are slithering their way into Hong Kong homes, with sales of the uncuddly pet rocketing.
Sat Feb 09 2013
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024