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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.
20 Feb 2026 - 11:30PM
Australia
Australian man who sent lizards in popcorn bags jailed record 8 years
17 Feb 2026 - 4:53PM
Britain
Purrfect? Larry the cat marks 15 years – and 6 PMs – as UK’s chief mouser
15 Feb 2026 - 10:29PM
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.
14 Feb 2026 - 9:53AM
Hong Kong society
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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.
8 Feb 2026 - 6:45AM
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.
7 Feb 2026 - 3:15PM
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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.
5 Feb 2026 - 9:00AM
New South Wales
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Snake-panic thwarted at Australian railway station
One passenger courageously threw the snake off the platform.
2 Feb 2026 - 8:50PM
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.
2 Feb 2026 - 7:21PM
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.
9 Feb 2026 - 3:06PM
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.
1 Feb 2026 - 11:43AM
Hong Kong environmental issues
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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.
1 Feb 2026 - 6:45AM
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.
31 Jan 2026 - 7:56AM
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.
29 Jan 2026 - 11:56PM
Animal welfare in Hong Kong
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Fish pond cleaning turns deadly
Contractor allegedly did not provide enough air for fish to survive, animal rights group says.
28 Jan 2026 - 7:35PM
Hong Kong environmental issues
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Time to update Hong Kong’s wildlife protection law
Readers discuss stronger legal teeth for wildlife protection, ear acupuncture, and ethical evolution.
28 Jan 2026 - 11:30AM
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.
28 Jan 2026 - 9:00AM
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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.
27 Jan 2026 - 5:49PM
Crime in Hong Kong
Hong Kong police probe pond cleaning operation that killed more than 100 fish
Contractor removed fish to conduct maintenance but allegedly failed to provide temporary space with enough air, according to animal rights group.
28 Jan 2026 - 7:42PM
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Singapore
‘City in Nature’: can Singaporeans and wildlife coexist in harmony?
Concerns about hygiene and attacks grow as wildlife becomes ubiquitous in Singapore’s urban landscape.
27 Jan 2026 - 9:57AM
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Thailand
Endangered leopard sharks return to Thai waters in landmark rewilding push
The spotted sharks have sharply declined in the wild over the past decade due to overfishing and habitat loss.
26 Jan 2026 - 11:04AM
Japan
‘They were cute’: Japan fans jostle for final glimpse of China-bound pandas
The departure of Xiao Xiao and his sister, Lei Lei, will leave Japan without any pandas for the first time since 1972.
25 Jan 2026 - 3:41PM
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Australia
Australian shark attack victim, 12, dies in hospital
Nico Antic was pulled from the water by friends and taken to hospital with severe injuries to both legs.
24 Jan 2026 - 2:00PM
Spain
After fatal rail accident, missing dog that captivated Spain is found
The public had rallied to look for Boro, who bolted after a high-speed train crash that killed at least 43 people.
23 Jan 2026 - 2:27AM
South Korea
South Korea banned dog meat. Now what happens to 500,000 animals?
As South Korea moves to end dog meat consumption by 2027, the government lacks a clear survival plan for nearly half a million caged dogs.
22 Jan 2026 - 6:18PM
Spain
‘He is family’: Spain unites in search for missing dog after train crash
Ana Garcia’s viral plea to find Boro after the disaster spurs a rescue team to search the sealed zone near Madrid.
21 Jan 2026 - 7:52PM
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Australia
Boy, 12, ‘fighting for life’ after Sydney Harbour shark attack
‘It was a horrendous scene … We believe it was something like a bull shark that attacked’ the boy, said a New South Wales police spokesman.
19 Jan 2026 - 11:02AM
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Thailand
Feathered fortunes, sky-high stakes: inside Asia’s richest pigeon race
In eastern Thailand, 5,000 pigeons brave predators and exhaustion in a gruelling sprint for a US$2 million purse.
18 Jan 2026 - 1:30PM
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