Two Orangutans Rescued from Forest Fire in West Borneo
The orangutans were found clinging desperately to the last trees standing in the middle of a burnt area of rainforest.
Browsing: Asia
Preserving Malaysia’s Diminishing Tiger Population
Alarmingly, only 250 wild tigers are estimated to be left in Malaysia. The time is now for a multifaceted approach to tiger recovery.
Laos Has Helped Tiger Farms Proliferate
Despite more than five years of non-compliance proceedings, there has been virtually no progress in Laos in relation to its pledge to phase out tiger farms. It’s now time for CITES trade sanctions
New Analysis Highlights Persistent Tiger Trafficking
There has been no respite for the heavily hunted tiger, with an estimated average of over 120 individuals seized each year over the past 19 years, a new report revealed today.
Actions to End the Dog Meat Trade Finally Underway in Indonesia
Recent moves to end dog meat eating in an area of Central Java are expected to save 2,000 dogs a month.
Developing Partnerships to End Dog and Cat “Homelessness”
It is in in interest of everyone, including animal NGOs, pet care companies and other stakeholders, to collaborate and work together to address, and end, pet homelessness.
Hong Kong Police Dogs Tear Gassed on the Frontlines of Protests
Where do we draw the line on hazards of the job when the workers are animals and have no choice in the matter?
Critically Endangered Hornbill Becomes Community Flagship for Forest Conservation
In the Philippines, rufous-headed hornbills have been driven to the brink of extinction by hunting and deforestation. But thanks to a new project, they are celebrated among local people, and have kicked off a movement to restore the area’s forests.
We Need Sharks–and Legislation to Protect them–Now More Than Ever
Every year, fins from up to 73 million sharks enter the global shark fin trade. The Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2019, introduced by Senator Booker (D-NJ) would create a nationwide prohibition on the trade of shark fins in the US.
Sanctuaries Not the Answer to Human-Elephant Conflict
Habitat destruction and fragmentation are a root cause of human-elephant conflict in Malaysia, where deforestation has pushed elephants out of their habitats. Friends of the Earth Malaysia argues that sanctuaries are not the answer.
What Every Young Activist Must Know
When we start off as young activists, we are often driven more by passion than by planning. But an effective activist takes more than just passion and guts.
Wild Animals Are Not Pets
The trade in captive wildlife will likely continue until people realize that wild animals are beings with their own interests and desires, not objects to be confined or owned.