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Six turtles – a big-headed turtle, three Indochinese box turtles, a black-breasted leaf turtle and a keeled box turtle – were also found on the premises. Photo: Handout
Crime in Hong Kong

Man arrested after 14 endangered reptiles found in Kwai Chung industrial site

Chinese water dragon, rock iguana, crocodile, two pythons, three monitor lizards and four species of turtles were seized in operation.

Tourism

Want to see Bangkok’s ‘little Godzillas’ up close? Where and when is best

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s Ocean Park to open new conservation centre featuring whale skeleton

China society

Opinion | Quietly, steadily, animal rights campaigners are making headway in China

With national laws the ultimate goal, progress is being made, one local regulation and court case at a time.

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Trending in China

China zoo uses old videos of dead tiger cub to seek donations, sparks apology calls

Officials suspend operations at animal park amid controversy involving Siberian cub which had died from an infectious disease.

Conservation

Video | Mass beach stranding of pygmy killer whales off Taiwan coast

Taiwan’s coastguard rescues 7, but 4 others in the group have died.

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Malaysia

Malaysian resort owners face huge fines, jail over ‘exotic’ pangolin menu

An official said the establishment’s action tarnished Sabah’s image as a responsible, sustainable nature tourism destination.

A Malaysian resort was raided for serving illegal pangolin soup and meat in Sabah. Photo: Shutterstock
Thailand

Thailand’s captive tiger industry faces backlash after 72 big cats die

‘By the time we realised they were sick, it was too late,’ said an official, as welfare groups decry a life of misery and confinement.

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Trending in China

China scenic spot faces outcry over real horse carousel ride

Continuous movement in one direction, particularly in tight circles, imposes unbalanced strain on horses’ legs and joints, expert warns.

Japan

Video | Fans flock to Japan zoo to see viral baby monkey

The baby monkey went viral for dragging a stuffed orangutan around as a surrogate mother after he was abandoned.

Fans have been flocking to a zoo in Ichikawa, Japan, to catch a glimpse of a baby monkey who went viral on social media.
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Animal welfare in Hong Kong

Police probe suspected poisoning of 4 dogs

Group says incidents among at least 19 cases documented by group and linked to poisonings in local area since last year.

Police and SPCA retrieve the remains of a dog found in the New Territories. Photo: Handout
Australia

Australian man who sent lizards in popcorn bags jailed record 8 years

Investigators recovered 101 Australian reptiles from seized parcels destined for Hong Kong, South Korea, Sri Lanka and Romania.

Britain

Purrfect? Larry the cat marks 15 years – and 6 PMs – as UK’s chief mouser

Many cats have occupied the post since the 1920s with historical records even showing them in government residences in the era of Henry VIII.

Thailand

Thailand tackles mammoth human-animal problem with elephant birth control

The vaccination drive has drawn criticism that it might undermine conservation efforts of an animal seen as a symbol of the nation.

A wild elephant receives a contraception vaccine in the Trat province of Thailand on January 27. Photo: Thailand Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation/AP
Hong Kong society

Editorial | Furry friends in restaurants a big step towards a pet-friendly Hong Kong

The relaxation of public transport and dining rules acknowledges the social value of pets in a crowded city like Hong Kong.

A woman walks with her dog outside a restaurant in New Town Plaza in Hong Kong’s Sha Tin district on February 3. Photo: Sam Tsang
TV shows and streaming video

Puppy Bowl XXII aims to help old dogs find new families too

Senior dogs will get their moment in the spotlight at Puppy Bowl XXII, with a halftime showdown that promotes adoption for older pets.

Trending in China

Story of China woman and wolf son gains renewed fame, gets 2.8 billion views online

Touching journey back to the wild of a rescued cub which grew up among humans and dogs leaves animal’s ‘mother’ in tears.

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New South Wales

Video | Snake-panic thwarted at Australian railway station

One passenger courageously threw the snake off the platform.

CCTV footage shows passengers escaping in fright as a snake slithered up a ramp towards the railway platform in Sydney on February 1, 2026.
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Pets

Do dogs like music? Experts weigh in on how songs affect our furry friends

Music seems to have a calming effect on dogs, but under what circumstances and which genre? Animal experts explain dog music dos and don’ts.

Hong Kong sports

This 17-year-old Hong Kong show jumper is making a name at home and abroad

Fu Ka-ching, daughter of actor Alex Fong, talks about the difficulties in balancing riding and studying and the bond between rider and horse.

Singapore

‘Stay calm’: crocodile sighting pauses water fun at Singapore’s Sentosa

Officials boost patrols, urge residents to follow safety signs and report sightings to NParks.

Singapore’s Sentosa island has suspended all water activities after a crocodile was spotted off Sentosa Cove. Photo: Facebook/coxie
Hong Kong environmental issues

Editorial | Hong Kong should see animal protection as a shared civic duty

A pond-cleaning operation that resulted in the death of over a hundred fish highlights gaps in public awareness of and education on animal welfare.

A dead fish is seen at a pond at King Lam Estate in Tseung Kwan O on January 27. Photo: Jelly Tse
Crime

US man escapes execution for dumping girl, 5, to be killed by alligators

Harrel Braddy, who spent a decade on death row for the gruesome murder of Quatisha Maycock, has been given a life sentence in a new trial.

Hong Kong environmental issues

Discovery of badly decomposed whale carcass on Sai Kung beach triggers probe

Authorities alerted to decomposed carcass after villagers found it on beach at Ham Tin Wan, in Sai Kung East Country Park.

Animal welfare in Hong Kong

Video | Fish pond cleaning turns deadly

Contractor allegedly did not provide enough air for fish to survive, animal rights group says.

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Hong Kong environmental issues

Letters | Time to update Hong Kong’s wildlife protection law

Readers discuss stronger legal teeth for wildlife protection, ear acupuncture, and ethical evolution.

A big-headed turtle is displayed during a press briefing on illegal possession of endangered species at the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department office in Cheung Sha Wan in 2023. Photo: May Tse
Trending in China

China ‘drama queen’ lamb goes viral for playing dead when buyers approach

Adorable ‘Oscar-worthy’ baby sheep who loves children gets 10 million views online; customer offers US$19,000 to buy it.

Indonesia

‘Cruellest’ practice: Elephant rides banned in Bali parks over welfare concerns

Asian countries, such as Cambodia and India, have ended commercial elephant rides due to the same concerns.

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