‘Fuzzy watermelon’-looking endangered baby animal named after another fruit, WA zoo says
A rare and endangered baby animal that looks like a “fuzzy watermelon” has a new name, and it’s also a fruit, a Washington ...
Messenger-Inquirer20h
The squad saving deer from tourist trash in Japan's Nara
As peckish deer chase delighted tourists in Japan's temple-dotted Nara Park, a quiet but dedicated team of litter-pickers patrols the stone paths, collecting plastic waste that threatens the animals' ...
Gods, myths & wonders of Japan’s National Parks
Creation legends and folk tales swirl like snow and leaves across the protected landscapes of Japan. This selection of four ...
Mongabay1d
CITES rejects proposed suspension of Cambodian monkey exports
Exports of long-tailed macaques from Cambodia will remain legal pending further review, despite recommendations for a ...
Deep-sea creature — with ‘glass’ shell — discovered as new species off Japan. See it
[New Paper] Meet Delectopecten thermus, a new species of Glass Scallop from a deep-sea hot vent in Okinawa Trough, Japan! We ...
Japan'S Hot Spring Bathing Macaques Draw Record Crowds, Raising Concern For Their Welfare
More visitors than ever have flocked to see the snow monkeys bathing in Japan's natural hot springs at Jigokudani Monkey Park. But the increase in visitor numbers has raised concerns over the welfare ...
bdnews245dOpinion
The unique particulars of the Japanese language
For someone who grew up with Bengali and English, learning Japanese is a fresh and bracing experience, writes Baizid ...
whmi6d
37 live giant beetles found inside Japanese snack packets at LAX
(LOS ANGELES) -- At least 37 giant live beetles measuring 4 to 5 inches have been found concealed inside of multiple packages of Japanese snacks, potato chips and chocolate at Los Angeles ...
Singapore earmarks about $2.4m to tackle tick-borne diseases
The research initiative comes amid a growing risk of outbreaks of diseases that spread from animals to humans. Read more at ...