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Paul Watson wins The Perfect World Foundation Award

September 23, 20246 min

The Perfect World Foundation, a wildlife and nature organization based in Gothenburg, Sweden, has named Captain Paul Watson, renowned marine conservationist and founder of several organizations, including The Captain Paul Watson Foundation, as the recipient of The Perfect World Foundation award 2025 for ‘Conservationist of the Year’. Captain Watson joins a distinguished group of previous awardees, including Sir David Attenborough, Dr Jane Goodall, Prince Albert II of Monaco, and Dr Sylvia Earle. The award honours...

by Staff Reporter

Curious Tales Wild & Wonderful

Wild Incubator Tech Program invites applications for funding round 2

September 22, 20245 min

The Centre for Wildlife Studies, Bangalore, in partnership with the Ashraya Hastha Trust, a philanthropic organization based in Bangalore, has announced the second round of their Wild Incubator Tech Program. India’s unique biodiversity faces specific conservation challenges, necessitating the development of innovative, technology-driven solutions tailored to its distinct environmental and socio-economic contexts, the Centre for Wildlife Studies said. While leading scientists have historically used technology for biodiversity conservation in India, there remains a notable gap...

by Malaika Fernandes

All About Pets Columns

Training a pet takes time: Setting early expectations

September 22, 20247 min

Training a new pet can be an exciting yet challenging experience, especially during the first week the pet comes home, when family expectations are often high. Setting realistic expectations from the start is crucial for your success as well as that of your pet. Let’s see what constitute realistic and unrealistic expectations for training your new pet within the first week. Realistic Expectations Adjustment Period: Your pet is likely to go through a significant adjustment...

by A Correspondent

All About Pets

‘Godpawrents’ arrive to help Singapore’s pet owners

August 25, 20243 min

A recently launched consumer-to-consumer pet services marketplace in Singapore, aptly named Godpawrents, allows pet owners to find and book trusted, affordable pet sitters and other service providers. Founded in 2023 and launched in March this year, Godpawrents is a pet services marketplace that helps pet owners find pet sitters who are godpawrent-worthy. These ‘godpawrents’ are home-based freelances who will visit the pet owner’s home to take care of their pet, walk their dog, groom the...

by Sandy Pawpaw

Curious Tales Grounded Wild & Wonderful

IBM roped in to design systems to monitor keystone species

August 16, 202410 min

IBM, provider of global hybrid cloud, artificial intelligence, and consulting expertise to clients in more than 175 countries, and the World Wide Fund for Nature-Germany have announced that they will work together to develop a solution to help monitor keystone species. The first keystone species to be taken up by the project is the critically endangered African forest elephant. The International Union for Conservation of Nature defines keystone species as those that are critical to...

by Staff Reporter

All About Pets

Actress Kaley Cuoco joins 12th Remember Me Thursday

August 15, 20249 min

In a little over a month, animal lovers worldwide will unite for the 12th annual Remember Me Thursday. Observed each year on the fourth Thursday in September, the campaign sees celebrities join with animal welfare organizations and other proponents of kindness to animals to become an integrated online voice advocating help for orphan pets. This year, actress and animal welfare advocate Kaley Cuoco is lending her voice as the campaign’s newest luminary. Animal lovers across...

by Staff Reporter

Flying Club Wild & Wonderful

China, Japan teamwork reviving crested ibis population

August 4, 20246 min

The crested ibis (scientific name Nipponia nippon), also known as the Asian or Japanese crested ibis, or toki, is a species cherished by the peoples of northeast Asia, who consider it the “bird of good fortune”. That belief did not, however, help the large bird with the distinctive red head and white plumes on the nape of the neck, and by the late 1970s, the crested ibis was practically extinct in its former range of...

by Staff Reporter

WaterWorld Wild & Wonderful

New study reveals sharks’ role in keeping oceans healthy

August 3, 20246 min

Sharks are to the oceans as tigers are to the jungles, as the presence of both apex predators not only signifies the health of their respective environments, but also helps to maintain it. A new study, published on Thursday in the journal Science, suggests shark conservation must go beyond merely protecting them and must prioritize protecting their ecological roles. The largest sharks of many of the biggest species, such as tiger sharks and great whites,...

by Malaika Fernandes

All About Pets Columns

How to prepare your home for a pet cat or bird

July 31, 202413 min

While bringing a new pet into your household can be an exciting and rewarding experience, you need to prepare carefully to ensure a smooth transition for yourself as well as your new companion. Whether you are adopting a cat or a bird, setting up a safe and comfortable environment is crucial for their well-being. Here is a comprehensive guide on how to prepare your home for these popular pets. Preparing for a Cat Cats are...

by Sandy Pawpaw

Animal Farm Fisheries

Bill to ban octopus farming placed in U.S. Senate

July 28, 20248 min

Remember Paul the Octopus? Yeah, the one who became a sensation during the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, with his reported “ability” to predict the winners of football matches involving the country he was born and lived in, Germany. At the World Cup, Paul predicted, correctly, the results of all seven matches involving the German team and of the final between Spain and The Netherlands. (For those who did not know, Spain won...

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