June 20, 2018A Yayasan Sime Darby scholar, Lim Hong Ye, spent three years doing research and surveys on bantengs that will contribute to the Bornean Banteng Action Plan, which aims to protect the endangered species.
June 20, 2018A special project called MEME aims to find a way to co-exist peacefully with our endangered Asian elephants, who play an important role in the ecosystem.
June 13, 2018Meet Buddy, a kitty that's part of a global 'adventure cat' movement of domesticated pet cats that also find solace in nature, in the wild and in the great outdoors.
June 11, 2018A cat's sense of smell is super sharp because, in addition to having a nose, it also has a Jacobson’s organ as well as a scent receptor on its tongue.
June 11, 2018Columnist Ellen Whyte's cat Target is not being difficult or teasing, in fact, his behaviour is rooted in love. Cats are very social animals, just like us human beings, and they love contact.
May 31, 2018Goldie, once stray dog, suffered from fear of humans, the death of her pups and being sent to the pound. But now she's found a forever home and has changed into a beloved pet.
May 28, 2018You can prevent jealousy by treating your pets equally and making sure they feel loved. Also, be certain that they don’t have to compete for their daily needs.
May 28, 2018Dog Talk columnist Ellen Whyte describes some pawsome moves by “jealous” mutts. But are pets truly capable of jealousy as we humans experience it?
May 28, 2018Research suggests that every time hominids get to a new continent there is an extinction event, and that extinction is always large-bodied mammals.
May 25, 2018Put up for adoption after his owner fell ill, Thomas has several medical conditions. But an experienced animal foster mum stepped in and saved the geriatric kitty's life.
May 17, 2018Como Park Zoo and Conservatory in St Paul, Minneapolis in Minnesota, USA rents out “animal ambassadors” for on-site events to educate the guests.
May 16, 2018Have you ever wondered how the notion that “a cat has nine lives” came about? There might actually be a down-to-earth logic behind how the multiple-lives idea came to be.
May 15, 2018Injured, hungry, and in pain. Yet, for her pups’ sake, this mother dog goes to great lengths to look for food and endures a painful journey up the hill, in pitch darkness.
April 25, 2018High-profile mishaps involving pets has forced the US airline industry to start a new travel certification that takes into account the physical and emotional needs of the animals.
April 24, 2018Puppies learn to signal all kinds of things among their siblings, from who is senior to who wants to play. A stiff tail signifies “caution” while a waggy tail says “friend”.
April 13, 2018The Independent Pet Adoption Network and Yellow House KL sees former homeless volunteers returning to the streets to help stray cats, in a community project to warm the heart.
April 9, 2018Cats are ticklish, as are dogs, chimpanzees, rats, and other mammals. Animal behaviourists have observed all kinds of animals – from domesticated pets to wild ones – that enjoy tickling sessions.
April 8, 2018For the past two years, a greyhound named Sting has been listening to kids read to him as part of the Paws to Read programme. But when he showed up recently at the White Bear Lake library, nobody was there to read to him.
March 24, 2018A graduate of the University of Technology Sydney, Chan Chui Shia had pursued Business Management and Information Technology. But when there was a major recall of tainted pet food, she went in search of safe, nutritious pet treats for her dogs. Eventually, that led her to her present occupation.
March 12, 2018Katz Tales columnist Ellen Whyte says her little kitten Swooner has a serious case of hero worship but that's just driving his big brother Guido crazy.
March 12, 2018The time of the unicorn may not yet be over, but companies are already looking for the next new magical creature trend for 2018. In the running – llamas and flamingos!
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