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Bird breeders seek bulbul delisting to boost economy
News, Published on 02/11/2023
» Thailand's association of red-whiskered bulbul breeders is urging the government to delist the bird from its table of protected species, claiming the breeding market once created a billion baht in revenue for the economy.
DNP to protect rare bird by easing breeder registration
Post Reporters, Published on 16/10/2023
» The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) is speeding up the registration of people breeding the red-whiskered bulbul (Pycnonotus jocosus), a protected bird popular with unrfegistered breeders.
Symbols of eternal love
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 01/03/2022
» 'We teach them humans are not friends, but foes," said Tanet Uttaraviset, an animal scientist at Nakhon Ratchasima Zoo, while opening the door of the nursery for young sarus cranes. Inside this leafy circular enclosure is a green puddle where his words echo the conflict between humans and tall waterbirds under threat of extinction.
Spanish falcons feed Arab passion for raptor hunting
AFP, Published on 17/10/2019
» FUENTESPINA (SPAIN) - For centuries, the art of falconry has been a prestigious tradition within Arab society. Today most of these formidable predators come from Spain, which has become the world's top exporter.
Belgian pigeon flies high in record 1.25 million euros auction
AFP, Published on 18/03/2019
» BRUSSELS - A star racing pigeon named Armando has fetched a record 1.25 million euros in an online auction, Belgian media reported Sunday.
Sharing is caring
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 18/12/2017
» Celebrate the season of giving through gifts created for charitable causes, where your purchase can help child development, people with disabilities and even stray cats
Shark tale comes to life
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 15/07/2017
» In a country famous for its marine life, Phuket Aquarium ranks as the leading breeder of sharks born in captivity to be released into the sea, a reputation further emboldened by its recently opened marine resource study facility known as the Aqua Dome.
The fish that makes a great catch
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 12/03/2017
» I'm sure that there are many people who have the same relationship with catfish dishes that I do. When they think of a particular favourite -- grilled catfish with boiled neem flowers and the sweet-spicy sauce called nam plaa waan, or the fish deep-fried with spicy seasonings and crisp-fried basil leaves scattered on top -- they crave to eat some right then and there.
Ostrich's dash for freedom on Japan highway
AFP, Published on 10/11/2016
» TOKYO - A plucky ostrich was living life in the fast lane in Japan earlier this week after making a bold dash for freedom along a stretch of motorway, local media reported.
China faces chicken shortage as ban bites
Business, Reuters, Published on 06/09/2016
» BEIJING: China's near two-year ban on US imports of chickens used for breeding is threatening supplies of chicken meat in the world's second-largest poultry market, leading to the first shortfall in at least a decade and potentially pushing up prices.