In Malaysia, warmer temperatures mean fewer male turtles, hurting conservation efforts
Sea turtle conservationists are concerned that uncontrolled global warming will feminise sea turtle hatchling populations.
Sat Jun 08 2024
Thailand frees endangered turtles with trackers to boost conservation hopes
The release of the turtles, follows an intense conservation effort to boost the leatherback's survival chances.
Fri May 17 2024
Reality check, as Country Garden sells down a barely started Australia project
In Malaysia, its plans for the $100 bln Forest City development billed as paradise with turtles and white-sand beaches far from completion.
Thu Oct 19 2023
Two sea turtles nest on Spain's Mediterranean coast as waters warm
Spain, France and Italy have been recording an increased presence of loggerhead turtle egg clutches.
Sat Jun 24 2023
Terengganu govt planning special reward for Turtles if they win FA Cup
The Terengganu government is planning a special reward for the Terengganu FC (TFC) squad if they win the FA Cup on Saturday, said Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar.
Thu Sep 08 2022
Hotter summers mean Florida's turtles are mostly born female
Florida's sea turtles are grappling with a gender imbalance made worse by climate change.
Wed Aug 03 2022
In China's Wuhan, cholera-causing bacteria in turtles strikes nerve
The detection in Wuhan of a bacteria that caused cholera was separately found in samples from softshell turtles at a food market.
Fri Jul 15 2022
Qatari children help give endangered turtles second chance
A conservation programme in Qatar is hoping to revive the dwindling species, releasing thousands of hatchlings into the sea each year.
Thu Jul 14 2022
Bali beach releases endangered Indonesian turtles back to ocean
Indonesia has become a hub of international trafficking of marine turtles, feeding demand from countries such as M'sia, Vietnam and China.
Fri Jan 21 2022
Indonesia releases 33 sea turtles after rescue from poachers
Indonesia has become a hub of international trafficking of marine turtles, feeding demand from countries like Malaysia, Vietnam and China.
Sat Jan 08 2022
Sea turtles return to Thailand's shores during pandemic
The turtle's nesting was spotted in November by scientists. In about two months, the 100 eggs will hatch and babies will slide towards the sea, guided by the moonlight.
Fri Dec 24 2021
46 baby turtles rescued in Port Dickson - JPNS
Halimi said the hatchlings were found by an individual and his family who happened to be there at that time.
Sun Oct 03 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
World Oceans Day: Treating turtles' decompression sickness
When caught in the nets of fishermen, turtles are at risk of dying due to an overly quick ascent to the surface.
Tue Jun 08 2021
Mayo to Med: Israel returns sea turtles after tar cleanup
A handful of endangered sea turtles have been returned to Israel's Mediterranean waters after surviving an oil spill.
Sun Apr 11 2021
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
TikTok decision coming soon as Jan. 19 divestment deadline looms
Judges are reviewing TikTok's challenge to a law requiring ByteDance to sell its US assets by Jan. 19 or face a ban.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Lebanese sources: Biden, Macron set to announce Israel-Hezbollah truce
In Washington, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said, "We're close" but "nothing is done until everything is done".
Tue Nov 26 2024
PM meets chaebol tycoon to attract more FDI to Malaysia
Chaebols are prominent figures from South Korea's family-owned conglomerates.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Govt won't allow non-citizen vehicles to enjoy RON95 subsidy - Economy Ministry
The implementation of the RON95 subsidy in 2025 is expected to provide savings of RM3.6 billion to government expenditure.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Ringgit opens lower as greenback gains ground
Dr Mohd Afzanizam says the market responded positively to news of hedge fund manager Scott Bessent heading the US Treasury Department.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Management of low-cost housing, gov't quarters, focus at Dewan Rakyat today
Also among the highlights, UNICEF report on 12.3pct of teenagers in Klang Valley's PPR face mental health issues and suicidal tendencies.
Tue Nov 26 2024
UN Resolution 1701, cornerstone of any Israel-Hezbollah truce
Here are the resolution's main terms, and a note about subsequent violations and tensions.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Record aid worker deaths in 2024 in 'era of impunity', UN says
So far this year there have been 281 aid worker victims, according to the Aid Worker Security database.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Why India's toxic farm fire counting method is disputed
Here's how India counts farm fires - a major contributor to severe pollution in the north - and why its method is being questioned.
Tue Nov 26 2024