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Here’s Why Not Everything Is As Terrible As Netflix Documentary ‘Seaspiracy’ Claims

The main mantra that the documentary first drops is that sustainable fishing is a far-fetched ideology and, technically, next to impossible to achieve. In other words, it's just some empty terms.Some of the organisations shown in the documentary, Earth Island Institute — the organisation that issues the 'Dolphin Safe' labelling — and Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) are slapped with intense criticism as the filmmaker, Ali Tabrizi, shines a light on […]

today7 April 2021

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Malayan Tiger Dies After Poachers Shot Him 8 Times In Terengganu

15 personnel from the Dungun and Kemaman branches of Perhilitan rescued him at 11.30am on 22 February and then transferred him to the National Wildlife Rescue Centre in Perak for treatment.Initially, 'Awang Rasau' showed positive developments.His appetite increased with him being able to lift his head and change body position.The tiger had been shot several times before, too. The old wounds were said to be not serious.

today6 March 2021

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Collaboration Is Key To Preserving The Malayan Tiger

The initiative is part of Perhilitan's Save Our Malay Tiger Campaign. It resulted in the arrest of 87 wildlife criminals and involved seizure worth RM2.7 million and destruction of 460 wire snares.In 2020, 140 wildlife criminals were arrested, with seizure worth RM1.85 million and destruction of 672 snares. These numbers are a grim reminder that the critically endangered Malayan tiger and other wildlife are still under immense threat from rampant […]

today3 March 2021

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Monitor Lizard Caught On Videos Swallowing A Python Only To Throw It Up With A Burp

Over the week, a monitor lizard was seen swallowing a large python in the Sungei Ulu Pandan, Singapore, according to videos and photos Posted on a public Facebook group called Nature Society (Singapore), the monitor lizard's mealtime was being witnessed by curious onlookers who were seen documenting the somewhat terrifying event. Image via Jennifer M Tan/Nature Society (Singapore) Image via Desmond... Click here to read the full article. Source:

today27 February 2021

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Spotted Deer Sold By Zoo Negara Not Illegal As They Are Non-Protected Species

In its complaint against Zoo Negara, MTUC sought an explanation from the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (KeTSA) for the sale of six deer, reported Free Malaysia Today (FMT).All zoos in the country come under KeTSA.The MUTC had alleged that six female axis deer were sold at RM5,000 each to a private company and that it was not known if the buyer had purchased them for slaughter or for […]

today7 February 2021