Japan’s oldest koala dies at 18

Kerala Villagers Mourn Death Of Lakshmi, A Wild Elephant They Called Family

Residents of Chandroth Unnathi, a tribal settlement near Chekadi in Wayanad's Pulpally, are mourning the death of a 70-year-old female wild elephant they lovingly named Lakshmi.

Robotic elephants replace live ones in some of India's Hindu temples

In southern India, robotic elephants are replacing live ones in Hindu rituals and festivals following concerns over animal abuse and fatal elephant rampages. But traditionalists who emphasize the sacredness of elephants are resisting the change. Video by Rishi Lekhi

Heartbreaking scenes as mother elephant refuses to leave dead calf after fatal road collision in Mersing (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 — An adult elephant believed to be the mother of a calf killed in a pre-dawn road collision r...

Elephant alert! AI warning systems aim to avoid deadly clashes

India is home to about 60 of the world’s wild Asian elephants, and around 80 of the animals’ habitat lies outside protected areas, according to the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change. That brings people and wildlife into close contact, and clashes can turn lethal: There have been some 3,000 human casualties in the

Killer elephant leaves dad devastated after stalking and murdering four members of his family in chilling attacks

Dhurbe the wild elephant primarily lives in Nepal's Chitwan National Park, but travelled outside of its usual appetite to hunt down and kill members of Shanichara Bote's family

Japanese scholars urge return of Chinese relics looted during wartime

A group of Japanese scholars and civic activists has called on the government to confront its history of aggression and return Chinese cultural relics that were taken to Japan during wartime.

General : In Echo Of Gerik Tragedy, Mother Elephant Refuses To Leave Dead Calf

JOHOR BAHRU, July 1 (Bernama) -- The tragedy in Gerik, Perak, that gripped the nation on Mother's Day last year appeared to repeat itself today when a baby elephant was struck and killed by a vehicle, while its mother refused to leave the carcass for seven hours along Jalan Felda Nitar in Mersing early this morning.

Weekend alligator attacks leave Florida woman dead, child injured

A deadly Florida alligator attack on the Econlockhatchee River killed a 31-year-old woman, the third gator attack in Central Florida in a week.

The Same Wild Elephant Has Killed Four Members of One Family Over 14 Years

A man in Nepal crossed two rivers to escape the elephant that killed his parents. He sold his home, relocated his family, and started over in the Jagatpur region. Fourteen years later, the same elephant broke through the walls of his new house and killed his daughter-in-law and four-year-old grandson. The elephant’s name is Dhurbe, []

Indonesian woman fatally stabbed in central Japan flat

A 20-year-old Indonesian woman was stabbed to death in her flat in Hamamatsu, central Japan, police said on Monday as they investigate whether a man who was fatally hit by a train nearby was involved in the case. The woman, identified as Keiko Altaira Hanafi, was found stabbed and in a critical condition by a police officer at around 11.40am in the flat where she lived with her parents. She was later confirmed dead at a hospital. According to the police, a neighbour made an emergency call after...

This Strange, Feathered Dinosaur May Have Glided Between Trees Like a Flying Squirrel to Hunt Birds 120 Million Years Ago

A fossil of the creature provides the first evidence that microraptors lived in what is now northwestern China. Its discovery might also solve an ancient murder mystery

It looks heartwarming, but viral elephant rescuing tiger video in Indonesia floodwaters will break your heart, is AI-generated

As heavy monsoon rains trigger floods across parts of India, an old AI-generated wildlife video has resurfaced on social media with false claims that it shows a Sumatran elephant rescuing a tiger from floodwaters in Indonesia. The dramatic clip, widely shared on Facebook, X, Instagram and WhatsApp, appears to show an elephant wading through raging []

Kenzo, the Bengal tiger that escaped a Mexican zoo, dies during its recapture

There is confusion over the rare animal's death, as the environment agency in charge first reported its safe recapture under sedation, and later said it had been killed during recapture by security forces. The post Kenzo, the Bengal tiger that escaped a Mexican zoo, dies during its recapture appeared first on Mexico News Daily

Kindia : un cultivateur tué par balle par son “beau-fils” à Bangouya

Le drame s’est produit hier, dimanche 5 juillet 2026, à Khoria, un district de la sous-préfecture de Bangouya, préfecture de Kindia. C’était aux environs de 15 heures. Un sexagénaire du nom de Ibrahima Sory Bangoura a été tué par balle par son beau-fils, Fodé Camara. Ce dernier lui aurait tiré dessus à bout portant. La [] The post Kindia : un cultivateur tué par balle par son “beau-fils” à Bangouya first appeared on Guineematin.com.

Japan real wages up for 5th month in May, slower due to inflation

Japan real wages up for 5th month in May, slower due to inflation

Woman dies after alligator bites off her arm in Florida river

A 31-year-old Florida woman died after an alligator bit off one of her arms and mauled the other at a state park near Orlando, authorities and a 911 call revealed Monday. The victim had been hiking with her boyfriend and her best friend on Sunday in the Little Big Eco State Forest when they waded []...Click to read more

Police tracked down 12ft alligator that mauled and killed hiker, 31

The alligator dragged the hiker into a death roll.

Alligator Attack In Econlockhatchee River Leaves 31-Year-Old Woman Dead

A 31-year-old woman died Sunday afternoon after she was bitten by an alligator while swimming in the Econlockhatchee River near the Barr Street Trailhead in Little Big Econ State Forest, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. FWC officials said Seminole County deputies responded to reports of the attack at about 1:30 p.m. []

Three arrested in Japan over illegal brokering of overseas organ transplant

It was the first time for Japanese police to take action against suspected organ transplant mediation for fees, according to Tokyo's Metropolitan Police Department.

Woman wading in Florida river dies after being bitten by alligator

The woman, 31, was kneeling in the shallow part of a river in Seminole County, in Central Florida, when an alligator bit her, authorities said. The post Woman wading in Florida river dies after being bitten by alligator appeared first on Boston.com.

Woman killed by alligator while swimming in Florida's Econlockhatchee River: Officials

A 31-year-old woman was killed by an alligator while swimming in a river in Florida, officials said.

Orlando Woman Dies After Alligator Attack in Seminole County River

An Orlando woman died after an alligator attacked her in the Econlockhatchee River near the Barr Street Trailhead in Little Big Econ State Forest, turning a Sunday outing into a fatal wildlife encounter in Seminole County.

The world's oldest known plague outbreak was discovered in Siberian graves dating back 5,500 years

The world's oldest known plague outbreak was discovered in Siberian graves dating back 5,500 years

Ratanda Water Protests: Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi Visits Families of Two Men Shot Dead

RATANDA, HEIDELBERG, GAUTENG — Following the tragic and violent Ratanda water protests that left two men dead, Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi visited the grieving families this week to offer condolences and demand accountability. The provincial leadership is facing intense scrutiny after 23-year-old Katleho Mokoena and 39-year-old Sipho Motaung were allegedly shot dead during the unrest over []

Peneroka buntu, 40 gajah musnahkan tanaman kelapa sawit

KUANTAN: Kira-kira 40 ekor gajah memasuki kawasan ladang peneroka di kawasan tanah rancangan Felda Bukit Kuantan di sini yang mengakibatkan kemusnahan tanaman kelapa sawit sejak tiga tahun lalu. Keadaan itu menyebabkan peneroka terjejas semakin buntu apabila usaha mereka menanam semula pokok kelapa sawit berakhir dengan kerugian. Seorang peneroka, Deraman Mamat, 76, berkata, serangan terbaharu berlaku ... Read more The post Peneroka buntu, 40 gajah musnahkan tanaman kelapa sawit appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Endangered gibbon population grows at Angkor Forest

Endangered gibbon population grows at Angkor Forest

Florida Woman Killed in Alligator Attack While Swimming in River, Chilling 911 Call Reveals Final Moments

A 31-year-old woman died after a massive alligator attacked her while she was swimming in a shallow river inside Florida's Little Big Econ State Forest, with chilling 911 audio capturing the desperate attempts to save her.

This thoughtful book will make you look at the wonders of trees anew

Aya Koda's Tree is an account of the late writer's visits to Japan's most famous, and ancient, trees. Featured in Wim Wenders's film Perfect Days, it is original and thought-provoking, says Rowan Hooper

Beloved woman, 31, identified as alligator attack victim killed after predator ripped off both her arms... as nightmarish new details of her final moments are revealed

Beloved woman, 31, identified as alligator attack victim killed after predator ripped off both her arms... as nightmarish new details of her final moments are revealed

चितवनमा हात्तीको आक्रमणबाट आमाछोराको मृत्यु

नारायणगढ (चितवन) । भरतपुर महानगरपालिका–२३ बेलहट्टामा हात्तीको आक्रमणमा परी आमाछोराको मृत्यु भएको छ। जिल्ला प्रहरी कार्यालयका सूचना अधिकारी चन्द्रभूषण यादवका अनुसार शनिबार राति घरमा सुतिरहेका बेला हात्तीको आक्रमणमा परी २५ वर्षीया आशिका बोटे र उनकी चार वर्षीय छोरा भरतको घटनास्थलमा नै मृत्यु भएको हो। हात्ती धपाउन आशिकाका श्रीमान् पूर्णले आगो बाल्दा उनको कच्ची घरमा आगलागी []

Avis de décès

La grande famille Koïta de Banankoroda, dans la commune urbaine de Kankan, ainsi que les familles alliées et les proches, ont la profonde douleur d’annoncer le décès de Monsieur Kabiné Oulén Koïta, affectueusement appelé « Maire », enseignant de profession. Son décès est survenu à l’hôpital régional de Kankan, des suites d’un malaise, à l’âge []

1 dead, 1 injured following separate alligator attacks in Central Florida, FWC says

Two people were bitten, one killed, in separate alligator attacks in Central Florida over the weekend, according to a news release from the Florida Fish and Wildlife and Conservation Commission. On Sunday, the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office ...

Eight Thai Monks Killed After Boy Drives Truck Into Group

An 11-year-old boy crashed a pickup truck into a group of monks on a pilgrimage in northeastern Thailand, killing at least eight. The group of 35 monks was walking in Mukdahan Province when the crash occurred. Five monks died at the scene, while three later died in hospital, officials say. #Thailand

Godiva Japan Said to Seek Extension on $464 Million LBO Loan

Godiva Japan Inc. is in talks with its banking syndicate to extend the repayment deadline on leveraged buyout financing as the chocolate maker struggles in the major Asian market, according to people familiar with the matter.

Thai monks die after 11-year-old drives truck into them

Thai monks die after 11-year-old drives truck into them

Robotic elephants draw crowds and controversy in some of India's Hindu temples

In India's southern state of Kerala, robotic elephants are replacing live ones in temple festivals

Tragic Toll On Corkscrew Road: Another Florida Panther Killed By Vehicle

A 4-year-old male Florida panther has died after being struck by a vehicle in Lee County, marking the latest casualty for the endangered species. Wildlife officials collected the remains of the panther, identified by biologists as UCFP507, on July 1, 2026, along Corkscrew Road, roughly 430 yards east of Carter Road. The Florida Fish and [] Tragic Toll On Corkscrew Road: Another Florida Panther Killed By Vehicle