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Avoid eye contact with crows, as they may remember you
1+ hour, 50+ min ago (232+ words) As large-billed crows enter their fledging season in late May, attacks on people are expected to increase, prompting government warnings and the distribution of...
S. Korea to return 28 smuggled turtles to Vietnam
2+ week, 2+ hour ago (470+ words) National S. Korea to return 28 smuggled turtles to Vietnam Published: May 11, 2026 - 17: 15: 01 South Korean wildlife authorities will hand over 28 turtles from four endangered species to Vietnam on Tuesday, returning them to the country from which they were smuggled. The transfer marks Korea's…...
Ministry launches nationwide consultative body for publicly operated zoos after wolf escape
2+ week, 6+ day ago (27+ words) A nationwide consultative body for publicly operated zoos will launch later this week, in response to growing safety concerns sparked by a wolf's escape from a...
Is it time to rethink zoos' role?
3+ week, 5+ day ago (751+ words) National Is it time to rethink zoos' role? Published: April 29, 2026 - 15: 51: 22 Neukgu's escape exposes lack of consideration for animal welfare as S. Korea plans to mandate licensing for all 121 zoos South Korea is moving to toughen zoo regulations by mandating licensing for…...
What happened to Galapagos tortoise 'Harriet' after Darwin?
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (531+ words) Life&Culture What happened to Galapagos tortoise 'Harriet' after Darwin? Published: April 24, 2026 - 17: 43: 53 Play at Gangdong Arts Center blends inclusive storytelling with accessible staging A 175-year-old Galapagos tortoise slowly approaches a baby monkey. The monkey has just arrived at the zoo,…...
[ANN] After near extinction, Vietnam's beloved Phu Quoc Ridgeback dog faces new challenges
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (1672+ words) World [ANN] After near extinction, Vietnam's beloved Phu Quoc Ridgeback dog faces new challenges Published: April 21, 2026 - 09: 00: 00 SINGAPORE (Straits Times/ANN) -- At Cosian Bay Resort in Phu Quoc, southern Vietnam, guests checking into the beachfront hotel are often greeted first not…...
Gwangju otter gets new friend
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (396+ words) National Gwangju otter gets new friend Published: April 7, 2026 - 16: 14: 44 A Gwangju theme park said Tuesday it has received government approval to house a rescued wild otter at its zoo, where the young male will join a female otter already living at…...
Painted friends comfort Sero, zebra famous for zoo escape
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (609+ words) National Painted friends comfort Sero, zebra famous for zoo escape Published: March 15, 2026 - 16: 30: 28 Updated: March 15, 2026 - 16: 32: 40 After murals created, Sero's stress from losing companions seems to be easing, but real zebra mate won't arrive till 2029 Sero, a 7-year-old male Grant's zebra that…...
Door left unlocked blamed for Siberian tiger's death at Seoul Grand Park
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (418+ words) National Door left unlocked blamed for Siberian tiger's death at Seoul Grand Park Published: March 1, 2026 - 09: 01: 00 A 13-year-old Siberian tiger named Miho died at Seoul Grand Park after a fight with another tiger, allegedly after a separating door between the enclosures…...
Conservation International Announces New CEO and New Interim Chairman of the Board to Lead Global Progress on Nature Conservation for People
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (432+ words) PR Newswire Conservation International Announces New CEO and New Interim Chairman of the Board to Lead Global Progress on Nature Conservation for People Published: Feb. 11, 2026 - 23: 20: 17 Senior Global Conservation Leader Dr. Sebastian Tro'ng named CEO; Former EPA Administrator, Apple Executive Ms....