#natural habitat

Collection of natural habitat news, found 127 news.

Deforestation threatens orangutan population

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

Two elephants die of electrocution in Sumatra

Two Sumatran elephants were found dead due to suspected electrocution in East Aceh District of Sumatras Province of ...

Sawu Sea to be developed into whale attraction tourism

The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and East Nusa Tenggara Tourism Agency are working together to develop the attraction of ...

BOS Foundation saves orangutan from extinction

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

Scientists discover new frog species in Tanzania

A new and unique species of frog has been discovered in eastern Tanzania, a development which is expected to boost ...

Sumatran tiger population in Sembilang Dangku has greatly diminished: observer

The population of the Sumatran tiger (Panthera tigris sumatrae) in the Sembilang Dangku landscape of South Sumatra is ...

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 ...

EARTH WIRE -- Two orangutans released into the wild in W. Kalimantan

Two orangutans have been returned to their natural habitat in Bukit Baka Bukit Raya National Park, West Kalimantan ...

Earth Wire -- Global trade in wild African Grey Parrot banned, U.N. meeting rules

The United Nations has banned global trade in wild African Grey Parrots, prized for their ability to imitate human ...

Earth Wire -- Poaching rate of Sumatran tiger remains alarming

The poaching of Sumatran tigers across the island of Sumatra for trading remains at an alarming rate, though the ...

Two orangutans released in Seruyan natural habitat

Two orangutans were released into the wild in Seruyan, Central Kalimantan, by the Orangutan Foundation International ...

President names Sumatran rhino "Delilah"

President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) has named a female Sumatran baby rhinoceros "Delilah". The animal was born naturally on ...

public awareness of wildlife protection

Every effort must be made to raise public awareness of wildlife protection after many large mammals such as Sumatran ...

Abu Dhabi releases successfully 14 rehabilitated sea turtles

The Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi (EAD), in collaboration with the Tourism Development Investment Company (TDIC), has ...

Three Sumatran tigers reported to have attacked villager in Jambi

Three Sumatran tigers reportedly attacked a resident of Selampaung Village of Kerinci District in Jambi Province, an ...