Day: August 25, 2025

The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) would like to draw attention to a recent public concern over Apoh, a black panther at Zoo Negara, after photographs circulated in news reports and on social media showed the animal appearing overweight. While Zoo Negara has stated that the panther is healthy, the incident highlights wider concerns about the risks of obesity in captive wildlife,...

In a heartwarming move for wildlife conservation, Japan has started building "turtle tunnels" beneath busy railway tracks – specially designed to help small animals like turtles, frogs, and crabs cross safely without getting crushed by passing trains. These tunnels, placed near known animal crossing zones, guide creatures toward safety and prevent fatal collisions, which were becoming a...