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Endangered tiger painted at Woburn Safari Park by Leah Wood
Endangered tiger painted at Woburn Safari Park by Leah Wood

BBC News

time4 days ago

  • Entertainment
  • BBC News

Endangered tiger painted at Woburn Safari Park by Leah Wood

An endangered tiger at a safari park has been immortalised in a new portrait to mark International Tiger an Amur tiger at Woburn Safari Park in Bedfordshire, was the subject of a painting by artist Leah to the park will be able to see the painting and donate directly to the Wildcats Conservation Alliance when it is put on display at the park on 29 painter, who is also the daughter of Rolling Stones member Ronnie Wood, said: "If we can make people aware of the dangers wildlife is facing, we can inspire real action." "Art has the power to move hearts and help save these incredible animals," she Wildcats Conservation Alliance funds anti-poaching patrols and monitors endangered big to The Zoological Society of London, there were fewer than 50 Amur tigers in the wild in the 1940s, but this has since increased to Safari Park's website described Minerva as "one of the most important females in the captive tiger population in Europe".She previously reared cubs at Woburn, which have been relocated to other sites to continue the bloodline. Follow Beds, Herts and Bucks news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.

10 unique creatures found in Indian rivers
10 unique creatures found in Indian rivers

Time of India

time22-07-2025

  • Time of India

10 unique creatures found in Indian rivers

Indian rivers are holy and have mythological stories behind each of them. These rivers provide shelter to some of the unique creatures too. One can find the Ganges dolphin and otters to cryptic fish, turtles, and stingrays found nowhere else on Earth. Most of these marine gems are endangered, and efforts are being made to conserve them. Let's look at 10 fascinating river creatures in India: Ganges River Dolphin This dolphin is mostly known as susu and is also India's National Aquatic Animal, which was recognized in 2009. This species is mostly found in the Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna–Karnaphuli river basins. This species has been listed as endangered by IUCN and is a blind species which navigates and hunts by echolocation. They prefer deep pools with countercurrents as their habitat. Chel Snakehead This species was extinct since the early 20th century but was then rediscovered in 2024 in the Chel River of West Bengal. This is considered the largest snakehead species with bright green scales and yellow-orange stripes on it. The tribal communities mostly know it as Bora Chung. This species is mostly spotted during the monsoon season. This species also has a labyrinth organ, which helps it breathe atmospheric air and also survive in waters where oxygen percentage is low. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Golden Mahseer This species is mostly found in the Himalayan rivers like Ganges, Brahmaputra, Indus basins and is famous mainly in Uttarakhand or Himachal Pradesh. This has also been listed as an endangered species due to overfishing, habitat fragmentation, and damming. This fish is known for its fantastic leaps and for its great strength, which is why it is known as the tiger of rivers. Mugger Crocodile This species is mostly found in slow-moving rivers, lakes, and reservoirs like in the Chambal and Narmada systems. This species is a predator that feeds on fish, turtles, birds, and other marine species and shares its habitat with gharials. The mugger crocodile has been listed as vulnerable in the IUCN list, and some successful projects in crocodile reserves have boosted numbers. Smooth-coated Otter This otter species is present across major rivers in India like the Ganges basin, Western Ghats, and even in Tamil Nadu and Gujarat. These otters feed on fish, crabs, insects, small rodents, and are often seen fishing in groups in a V formation. The Tungabhadra Otter Conservation Reserve was established to conserve this species in the Tungabhadra River. They have been under threat due to the loss of wetlands, pollution, poaching, or local consumption. Indian Softshell Turtle These turtles are mostly found in the Ganges, Yamuna, Godavari, and other major rivers. They can also be considered as threatened or vulnerable. These turtles have a leathery shell and burrow themselves in sand beds and are considered to be carnivorous. They can easily be found in healthy river habitats. Turtle hatcheries and protected nesting zones have been made to conserve these species. Ganges Whipray This species is mostly found in the Ganges basin and has been listed as endangered by IUCN. This species has a flattened body with a venomous tail spine, and its traits match that of a large freshwater stingray. Earlier, this species was found in the Ganges-Brahmaputra and Meghna systems, but now due to overfishing, river modification, and water pollution, it is severely fragmented. Dwarf Pufferfish The pufferfish is mostly found in the Western Ghats in the rivers of Kerala and Karnataka, mostly in slow-flowing rivers. This is a tiny fish with a bright color, and its beak is such that it can break a shell to feed on snails and is also considered to have territorial behavior. The fish can be considered an indicator of water quality and is under threat due to pollution and the aquarium trade. Malabar Snakehead This fish species is only found in the Western Ghat rivers in Kerala and Karnataka and is a predatory fish that is considered to have aggressive behavior. It also builds bubble nests for breeding. This type of fish creates an ecological balance by feeding on smaller fish and mostly feeds on other marine species in hill streams. Malabar snakehead is listed as vulnerable by IUCN and is threatened by habitat loss and sand extraction. Goonch Catfish The Goonch Catfish is mostly found in large rivers in the Indian subcontinent like Ganges tributaries and Brahmaputra, as well as in the Kali River in Uttarakhand. This is considered to be a predator fish and plays a major role in controlling fish populations and also in nutrient cycling. This species is vulnerable to overfishing and habitat loss, and no efforts have been made to conserve this species of fish. (Image Credits: Canva and Istock)

Aquaculture company Camaroe receives Bursa Malaysia approval for ACE Market listing
Aquaculture company Camaroe receives Bursa Malaysia approval for ACE Market listing

The Sun

time16-07-2025

  • Business
  • The Sun

Aquaculture company Camaroe receives Bursa Malaysia approval for ACE Market listing

KUALA LUMPUR: Integrated aquaculture group Camaroe Bhd has received approval from Bursa Malaysia Securities to list on the ACE Market. In a statement today, Camaroe, which specialises in the farming and processing of black tiger prawns, said its initial public offering (IPO) will involve the issuance of 99 million new shares, as well as an offer for sale of 49.5 million existing shares to selected investors. Managing director Tech Han Boon said that, with the group's strong foundation in prawn farming and expanding processing capabilities, the IPO will allow Camaroe to increase production capacity and enhance operational efficiency through new machinery and technology. 'Additionally, it will strengthen our product quality through the establishment of a biotechnology department,' he added. Camaroe said the IPO will allocate 24.75 million shares or 5% of the enlarged issued share capital to the Malaysian public, with 2.5% made available to public investors and the remaining 2.5% to Bumiputera public Investors. A further 12.38 million shares or 2.5% will be allocated to eligible directors, key senior management and employees through pink form allocations. Another 61.87 million shares or 12.5%, are reserved for private placement to Bumiputera investors approved by the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry. 'Proceeds from the IPO will support the construction of a new Bukit Raja processing facility, the purchase of machinery and equipment, and the installation of solar panels to enhance sustainability. Additionally, Camaroe plans to establish a biotechnology department to strengthen its research capabilities and improve farming efficiencies,' the company said. M&A Securities Sdn Bhd managing director Datuk Bill Tan said Camaroe's well-established aquaculture infrastructure, coupled with its vertically integrated model and growing presence in export markets, places it in a favourable position to benefit from rising global demand for premium seafood. 'The group's proven capabilities in producing quality black tiger prawns, as attested by its ability to meet locally and internationally recognised quality standards, make it a compelling listing candidate on the ACE Market,' he added. M&A Securities is the principal adviser, sponsor, underwriter, and placement agent for the IPO. – Bernama

Marwell Zoo to replace tigress killed by intended mate
Marwell Zoo to replace tigress killed by intended mate

BBC News

time15-07-2025

  • General
  • BBC News

Marwell Zoo to replace tigress killed by intended mate

A zoo has said it will replace a female tiger which was killed during an introduction to a Amur tiger Valentina sustained fatal injuries when meeting five-year-old male Pasha for the first time at Marwell Zoo near Winchester, Hampshire, on 1 operations manager Ian Goodwin said the pair's interactions had been "brilliant" before the said the zoo's tiger breeding programme would resume with a new female in the future. Valentina had been at Marwell for five years, having arrived from Hodonin Zoo in Croatia in 2020, when Pasha arrived in February from Port Lympne Safari the Hampshire zoo said the pair were "spotted interacting... through the fence line between their habitats".Mr Goodwin told BBC Radio Solent: "They were chuffing to each other. The interactions were brilliant between the two animals."It went very, very well initially. And then unfortunately something triggered in that wild instinct of an animal - that's what happens." Staff monitoring the tigers acted swiftly to draw Pasha away, the zoo previously Valentina had already been fatally Goodwin said: "We'll do a wash up of what happened - 'Can we do things a bit differently next time?'"But to be honest with you, with my experience, the answer is probably no. "We need to focus now on bringing another female in ready for when we start breeding again the future."In 2022, a tigress was killed by a male tiger during a breeding attempt at Knowsley Safari Park at Prescot, at London Zoo used airhorns and fire extinguishers in 2019 in a failed attempt to stop a male Sumatran tiger from killing his potential European zoos are part of a breeding programme aimed at protecting the endangered about 500 Amur tigers remain in the wild in eastern Russia, north-east China and North Korea. You can follow BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Facebook, X, or Instagram.

Former shark fishermen now work to protect animal
Former shark fishermen now work to protect animal

Gulf Today

time12-07-2025

  • Science
  • Gulf Today

Former shark fishermen now work to protect animal

Amber Hazzard, Tribune News Service They hesitated at first, but the fishermen jumped into the water after realising how calm the tiger sharks were, said Chelsea Black. Black, a postdoctoral researcher at UNC-Chapel Hill, spent two weeks at sea, teaching shark fishermen how to tag and release the animals rather than kill them. Black partners with Project Hiu, a nonprofit organization in Indonesia, to educate locals on shark conservation while giving them an alternative income source. 'Whether you're in North Carolina or you're in Indonesia, sharks are important to you,' she explained. 'The health of shark populations contributes to the health of our oceans.' Why do we need sharks? Sharks live all over the world, and several species visit North Carolina each summer. UNC has the longest-running shark survey in the country, managed by its Institute of Marine Sciences in Morehead City, North Carolina. These top predators eat smaller animals, balancing the populations of fish and other marine life. For example, sharks protect coral reefs by eating fish that graze on coral. Without sharks, these fish would overpopulate and destroy the coral reefs that protect beaches from storms. 'Many people, especially in coastal areas like North Carolina, rely on a healthy ocean ecosystem for our economy, business and food,' Black said. However, the population of many shark species has declined over the past 50 years. Increased demand for shark and their products has contributed to this decline, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Catching sharks to make money off of them is known as commercial shark fishing. Shark fins, in particular, are highly profitable. 'They're being fished and killed before they can reproduce ... killing the next generation of sharks,' Black said. Indonesia sits between the Indian and Pacific oceans and is home to hundreds of shark species. It is also one of the largest shark fishing nations in the world. To counteract this, Project Hiu hires fisherman to provide shark-friendly tourism activities, such as swimming with sharks. Project founder Madison Stewart repurposed a fleet of shark fishing vessels for the ecotourism business. After noticing that fishermen were primarily catching tiger sharks during September and October, Stewart invited Black to come to Indonesia and start a satellite research project tagging tiger sharks. Tiger sharks are named for the dark vertical strips on the side of their body. Averaging 10 to 14 feet and 850 to 1,400 lbs., they are one of the largest shark species. The team studies tiger sharks because they are fished less due to their low fin value. This increases their odds of surviving long enough to provide helpful information. Tagging these sharks is a team effort, with two or three people in the water, Black leaning over the side of the boat and others assisting. First, the team flips the shark upside down, putting it in a trance to safely take measurements that help the team ascertain its age and health. A fin-clip sample helps trace a shark's ancestry and what part of the world they come from. Then, they flip the shark right side up to place tags on the shark's dorsal, or top, fin. These tags show how far and/or deep the sharks are moving, revealing the shark's migration patterns, she said. Once the sharks are tagged, they are named and released. Most are named after the fishermen's children. The team has now deployed 10 tags and discovered a tiger shark hot spot. 'We found they're all staying in one small area for months, and we only have a few cases of this around the world,' Black said. The team still has a lot to uncover, however, as they are the first to tag tiger sharks in Indonesia. Black will return in September, adding 15 more tags, to better understand when the sharks are gathering and why. The goal is to show that making the hot spot a government-protected area could potentially help multiple sharks species , Black explained. It's feasible, she added, considering the hot spot is 'probably 40 square kilometers' which is 'not very big in terms of the ocean.' Potential protections could cover all or certain species of sharks for parts or the whole year, depending on migration patterns. Without this protection, Black fears certain species will go extinct in this region. The loss of shark populations in Indonesia could have ripple effects all over the world. 'It's kind of this chain reaction,' she said. 'We need to care about these things happening in the ocean across the world because it impacts every single person living on Earth.'

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