10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 14, 2023

It is listed as Near Threatened, partly due to the usual occurrence of illegal trade for the pet market. It is listed as vulnerable, again as a consequence of illegal trade and habitat loss. That is mainly the Philippines, as indicated by the species name lucionensis (Luzon is the Philippines’ biggest island).

Malaysia 242

Malaysia Philippines Parrots Birds 242

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 5, 2015

On average, over 100 rhinos were illegally killed each month. A pair of screeching Blacksmith Lapwings was flying around as six Burchell’s Zebras were quenching their thirst, suspiciously observing surroundings every now and then. Molewa added that so far this year 49 rhino had been killed countrywide.

Rhinos 173

Rhinos South Africa Rhinoceros White Rhinos 173

10,000 Birds

JUNE 2, 2019

It is illegal to feed wild animals, take animals, birds and insects and it is also illegal to release animals in Singapore. There are also wild boars and macaque monkeys and you are advised to not rustle plastic bags, because they associate the noise with food. We started our day by walking from the main jetty to Chek Jawa Wetlands.

Singapore 133

Singapore Birds illegal Eagles 133