#extinction

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Deforestation threatens orangutan population

Environmental crimes such as illegal logging and conversion of rain forests into oil palm plantations are putting ...

Sumatran tiger in danger of extinction

The poaching of Sumatran tigers (Panthera Tigris Sumatrae) for trading remains a serious threat to the survival of the ...

Komodo dragon population reaches 3,012 in Komodo National Park

The population of Komodo dragons in the Komodo National Park has reached 3,012 heads in 2017, according to Sudiyono, ...

President asks universities to respond to technological development

President Joko Widodo expressed hope for universities to have rapid responses towards any technological developments ...

Bali Zoo hosts sumatran tigers

The Bali Zoo on the Indonesian island resort of Bali is currently hosting two sumatran tigers (Panthera tigris ...

Sago becomes favorite culinary delights

Promoting diversification of food to reduce the dependence on rice, the people of Konawe district in the Indonesian ...

Poaching of sumatran tiger remains rampant

The poaching of Sumatran tigers (Panthera Tigris Sumatrae) on the island of Sumatra for trading remains rampant, ...

Government extends use of trawls for fishermen

After imposing a ban on the use of trawls, the government announced on Wednesday that it will allow fishermen in ...

EARTH WIRE -- Environmental NGOs write to UNESCO highlighting threat to Leuser Ecosystem

An environmental NGO consortium has sent a letter to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural ...

BOS Foundation saves orangutan from extinction

The Borneo Orangutan Survival (BOS) Foundation is keen to release as many Bornean orangutans (Pongo pygmaeus) as ...

Minister Susi wins Peter Benchley Ocean Awards 2017

Indonesias Maritime Affairs and Fishery Minister Susi Pudjiastuti has won the Peter Benchley Ocean Awards 2017 for ...

EARTH WIRE -- Adat community urged to protect habitats of birds of paradise

The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Papua office has urged Papuas Adat community to help protect the habitats of the birds ...

EARTH WIRE -- Climate change takes toll on Kenya`s wildlife

Wildlife is still one of the core economic pillars to Kenyas economy. But impacts of climate change threat ...

EARTH WIRE - Addressing crimes against wild plants and animals

Crimes against wild animals and plants need serious attention, as many plants and animals face the threat of ...

Police seizes 2.5 tons of pangolin meat in Jambi

Jambi Police confiscated 2.5 tons of pangolin (Manis javanica) meat and arrested three persons who were suspected of ...