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American father and son die from wasp attack in Laos
Published on 05/11/2025
» An American father and his teenage son died after being stung by swarms of venomous wasps on a zip-lining tour through the tropical forests of northern Laos, according to reports that emerged this week.
Snakebite surge as Bangladesh hit by record rains
AFP, Published on 08/10/2025
» RAJSHAHI (BANGLADESH) - In the swamplands along Bangladesh's mighty Padma River, snakes slithering through villages have become an unrelenting menace, leaving residents terrified and hospitals overwhelmed with bite victims.
Beachgoers alerted to venomous sea slugs
Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 22/08/2025
» Beachgoers in Thailand have been alerted to beware of venomous blue dragon sea slugs (Glaucilla sp) after reported sightings along Karon Beach in Phuket following recent rainfall.
New species teem in Cambodia's threatened karst
AFP, Published on 08/08/2025
» PHNOM PROEK (CAMBODIA) - A biologist might go a lifetime without discovering a new species. It took a team exploring Cambodia's limestone karst a single night to find three.
Thailand’s rainy season: What you should know and do
Online Reporters, Published on 25/07/2025
» Floods are among the most common and devastating natural disasters in the region. To assist our readers in navigating this year’s heavy rain period, here are essential actions to take before, during and after a flood.
Cook Islands wages war on 'plague' of hungry starfish
AFP, Published on 24/07/2025
» RAROTONGA (COOK ISLANDS) — Divers clutch wooden spears as they plunge beneath the waves, hunting hordes of hungry starfish destroying the coral reefs around the Cook Islands.
Creepy find: German customs net tarantulas in cookie shipment
AFP, Published on 15/07/2025
» FRANKFURT - German customs officers have discovered a massive haul of about 1,500 tarantulas hidden inside a shipment disguised as cookies, authorities said Monday.
Venomous Blue Dragon sea slugs spotted on Phuket beach
Online Reporters, Published on 11/07/2025
» PHUKET - Several venomous Blue Dragon sea slugs have been discovered at Karon Beach, prompting warnings from marine authorities for beachgoers to avoid contact with the dangerous creature.
Man found dead after playing with cobra
Gary Boyle, Published on 04/07/2025
» A 28-year-old man from Chiang Rai was found dead in a hotel room in Khon Kaen early Thursday, with police suspecting he died from a cobra bite after playing with the snake.
Man found dead after playing with cobra
Chakkrapan Natanri, Published on 03/07/2025
» KHON KAEN - A 28-year-old man from Chiang Rai was found dead in a hotel room in Chum Phae district of this northeastern province early Thursday, with authorities suspecting he died from a cobra bite after playing with the reptile.