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Dehorning of S.African rhinos slashed poaching: study
AFP, Published on 06/06/2025
» JOHANNESBURG - The dehorning of rhinos resulted in a nearly 80-percent reduction in the poaching of the animals during a seven-year study in a major South African conservation area, researchers said Thursday.
Hong Kong jails Thai parrot egg smuggler as customs cracks case amid rising trend
Published on 19/05/2025
» A traveller from Thailand has been given a two-year jail sentence in Hong Kong for smuggling 187 parrot eggs valued at an estimated HK$1.4 million (6 million baht), with an expert saying the seizure is part of a global uptick of such cases involving endangered species.
Unboxing art toys
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 05/05/2025
» Since art toys have become popular, the market has grown significantly. According to the Department of Business Development, Ministry of Commerce, art toys have become popular since "kidult" collectors, with high purchasing power, look for toys to fulfil their childhood desires. In 2023, the art toy market generated a total revenue of 19.7 billion baht and a profit of 468 million baht.
Inside South Africa's wildlife CSI school helping to catch poachers
AFP, Published on 21/04/2025
» CAPE TOWN - The rhino lay frozen in the sand, its grey legs stiff, glassy eyes open, horn crudely sawed off.
Covid's lessons have now all been forgotten
Oped, Published on 03/01/2025
» In December 2019, as the world was looking ahead to a new year, a novel virus was quietly spreading in China. Soon, the Covid-19 pandemic would bring the world to a grinding halt, forcing billions of people into unprecedented lockdowns and shuttering economies worldwide. Five years on, we are still grappling with the effects of this "grey rhino": a high-probability risk that was nonetheless neglected or ignored.
A day at Khao Kheow Zoo
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 07/11/2024
» Even though it was nearly midday, I found myself stuck in traffic for several kilometres en route to Khao Kheow Open Zoo. It turned out to be the outcome of families trying to spend the last few days of school break with Moo Deng, the superstar baby pygmy hippo.
Cebu strike denies Kirins win at home
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 25/10/2024
» Muang Thong United missed out on their first win in the AFC Champions League Two as they were held to a 2-2 draw by 10-man Dynamic Herb Cebu in their Group H tie at Rajamangala National Stadium on Wednesday night.
Prosecutor found guilty of aiding smugglers
News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/06/2024
» A senior prosecutor has been found guilty by the anti-corruption agency of bribing customs officials to turn a blind eye to rhino horn smuggling worth over 170 million baht to evade criminal charges seven years ago.
Critically endangered Sumatran rhino birth in Indonesia
AFP, Published on 27/11/2023
» JAKARTA - A Sumatran rhino has been born in western Indonesia, officials said Monday, a rare sanctuary birth for the critically endangered animal, with only a few score believed left.
Intel unit to help curb illegal wildlife trade
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 16/10/2023
» The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) has set up an intelligence unit to help suppress the illegal trade in wildlife.