Conservation
Recent News
-
Study Reveals Violent Volcanic Past Of Indonesia’s Sumatra May 17, 2012 17:05
-
ISRO Launches First Student-Designed Rocket Called Vyom May 16, 2012 14:05
-
Bristol-Myers Squibb And Tsinghua University Enter Research Partnership May 15, 2012 17:05
-
India’s ISRO Successfully Tests Indigenous Engine For GSLV Launcher May 15, 2012 14:05
-
Scientists Say Elephants, Rhinos Are Irreplacable In Tropical Forests May 14, 2012 10:05
-
New Study Shows Colorful Bird Populations Evolve Faster May 14, 2012 00:05
Conservation
Scientists Say Elephants, Rhinos Are Irreplacable In Tropical Forests
A study has shown that although herbivores such as the Asian Tapir might share the same digestive system as elephants and rhinoceroses, they cannot perform similar roles as seed dispersers.
App To Tackle Wildlife Trafficking In Cambodia
A new iPhone app has been launched to help tourists make responsible choices about their purchases while on holiday in Cambodia.
Living With Dirty Water In Indonesia
Heavy pollution of river water by household and industrial waste in West Java is threatening the health of at least five million people living on the riverbanks, say experts.
Pollution In China To Increase, Says Chinese Study
China’s economic growth will continue to be energy-intensive and highly polluting for the foreseeable future, says a grim forecast from the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
National Geographic, Alibaba To Offer Grants For Conservation In China
With support from the Alibaba Group, the National Geographic Society has announced a new fund for air and water conservation in China.
Traditional Medicines Found To Contain Toxins And Illegal Ingredients
Researchers have discovered that some traditional Chinese medicines contain potentially toxic plant ingredients, allergens, and even traces of endangered animals.
TRAFFIC: Loris Trade Not So Slow In Jakarta
Despite global efforts to halt the growing demand for slow lorises as exotic pets, the primates continue to be offered for sale in Jakarta markets.
ACRES And Lao Zoo Open First Wildlife Rescue Center In Vientiane
Singapore-based animal charity, ACRES, together with the Lao Zoo, announced today the establishment of the first Wildlife Rescue and Education Center in Vientiane, Lao PDR.
Crittercam Inventor Greg Marshall Tags Macaque Monkeys In Singapore
Asian Scientist Magazine follows Crittercam inventor and National Geographic scientist Greg Marshall as he tags macaque monkeys at Singapore’s Bukit Timah Nature Reserve.
Nat Geo Dissociates From Asian Pulp And Paper Due To Logging Concerns
National Geographic Society has broken ties with Asian Pulp and Paper after a report revealed that the company was using endangered Indonesian ramin trees for its paper products.
