Indian restaurant offers ‘COVID curry’ to scared customers
An Indian restaurant is hoping to win back customers afraid of eating out during the pandemic with a special “COVID Curry” and “Mask Naans”.
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South Africa cuts rhino poaching by half: minister
The number of South African rhinos killed by poachers fell by half in the first six months of the year, but 166 were slaughtered nonetheless, the environment minister said Friday.
Consumers lapping up cereal, paper towels in pandemic
Face masks and hand sanitizer may be the signature items of the COVID-19 economy, but the upheaval in consumer behavior also is boosting sales of cereal, ketchup and paper towels.
Ten dead whales found on Indonesian beach, one saved by locals
Ten whales were found dead on an Indonesian beach Thursday, officials said, with images showing locals rushing to push a still-living member of the stricken pod back into the sea.
World tiger population grows but SE Asia threats ‘critical’: WWF
Tiger populations in five countries are making a comeback but the endangered species still faces major threats such as poaching, conservation group WWF and the Indian government said.
Samar’s Irong-Irong Bay hit by red tide
TACLOBAN CITY – Irong-Irong Bay in Samar is again hit by the red tide algal bloom, prompting the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) to impose a shellfish ban in the area.
Wild bee decline threatens major US crops: study
Wild bees are worth some $1.5 billion to key fruit and vegetable crops in North America, according to new research that warned declines in these pollinators threatens the productivity of economically important agriculture.
Origin story: America’s crocodiles came out of Africa
The several species of crocodiles plying rivers and brackish byways in the Americas — from Florida to Peru — all came from Africa, according to a study published Thursday.
Giant whale washes up on Indonesian beach
A giant 23-metre (75-foot) whale briefly washed up near a beach in Indonesia but it was unclear how the enormous marine mammal died, a conservation official said Wednesday.
From egg hunter to protector, Malaysian battles to save turtles
Aziz Mustaffa used to collect turtles’ eggs from a Malaysian beach and sell them. But nowadays, he makes a living as a ranger protecting the creatures’ nesting sites.