Study shows how snakes got an evolutionary leg up on the competition
Snakes experienced a burst of innovation early in their history and have evolved at a rate perhaps three to five times faster than lizard.
Fri Feb 23 2024
Pythons on your porch? Call Myanmar's 'Snake Princess'
The team Shwe Metta has rescued around 200 snakes last year from around Yangon.
Sun May 14 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
Melaka lass on mission to change public perception of snakes
When a snake enters the home it's normally because its habitat, like the jungle, has been destroyed by humans, Qurratu A'in says.
Sat Jul 23 2022
Cuban children with disabilities pet jaguars and snakes for therapy
The therapy program has proven a rare bright spot for children with Down's syndrome, autism and other special needs.
Mon Jan 31 2022
Raccoons to snakes: Shanghai animal cafes expand to exotics
Forget dog or cat cafes, Shanghai's animal cafe scene has expanded to include a wider and more exotic kingdom.
Sat Mar 13 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
Myanmar monk offers temple sanctuary for threatened snakes
Residents and government agencies, including the fire department, have also been bringing captured snakes to the monk.
Fri Dec 04 2020
Firefighters kept busy rescuing snakes, lizards
Firefighters were summoned today to catch a three-metre-long python in Iskandar Puteri, Gelang Patah.
Thu Jul 09 2020
Negeri Sembilan APM catches 1,039 snakes in Jan-April
Major Mohd Rohaidi Halim said among the snakes frequently caught were pythons, king cobras, copperhead racers and oriental whip snakes.
Mon Jul 03 2017
48 snakes, mostly cobras, caught in Bagan Datuk between January and May
The Civil Defence Department (APM) caught 48 snakes here between January and May this year in response to reports made by residents.
Thu Jun 01 2017
Police probe suspected abuse in snake-filled pond incident
IGP Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar opines there is elements of abuse as one cannot train pupils with snakes like they are commandos.
Fri Oct 21 2016
Using snakes in training module for students is extreme - Perak Exco
A state leader has chastised organisers of a leadership programme for their training method which he said may have traumatised the participants.
Wed Oct 19 2016
APM investigates four instructors over 'snake training' boot camp
The Perak Malaysian Civil Defence Department is investigating four of its instructors after a viral video showed schoolchildren having to wade in a muddy pool with snakes.
Tue Oct 18 2016
Salesman's car dented due to "snake" attack
Police were baffled when a man reported that his car was attacked by snakes crossing the road, with one even causing the bonnet to be dented.
Sun Aug 28 2016
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
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024