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Camera traps in Thailand revealed a surprising discovery that could change everything for the endangered Asian tapir. Indigenous communities and scientists are teaming up worldwide to protect these "gardeners of the forest."
Scientists discovered a potential stronghold for endangered Asian tapirs in southern Thailand by reviewing old camera trap photos originally set for bears. The forest complex could protect far more of these gentle giants than previously thought possible.
Camera traps set up to study bears accidentally captured evidence of a thriving Asian tapir population in southern Thailand. The discovery suggests nearly twice as many of these endangered giants may exist than previously thought.
A Chiapas zoo just welcomed a baby Baird's tapir, a rare victory for one of the world's most endangered mammals. The birth is only the second successful tapir breeding at ZooMAT and comes from a binational conservation program working to save the species.
Over 200 Asian church leaders from 10 different ethnic communities joined hands in Orlando to celebrate unity and partnership in the Southern Baptist Convention. The Asian Collective, now the size of the ninth-largest state convention, is shifting from mission recipients to global mission partners.
Australia's soccer captain Sam Kerr returns to lead her national team in the upcoming Women's Asian Cup, joined by teammate Mary Fowler who's making a remarkable comeback just months after major knee surgery. The tournament kicks off March 1 in Perth as Australia chases its second Asian Cup title.
Australia's Sam Kerr scored a brilliant goal to defeat China 2-1 in the Asian Cup semifinal, sending her team to Saturday's final in Sydney. The Matildas are now one win away from their first Asian Cup title in 16 years.
Scientists just proved that endangered Baird's tapirs weren't destroying cassava crops in Honduras after all. The real culprits? Cottontail rabbits.
Australia's youngest generation is embracing Korean beauty, Indian spices, and Asian music at unprecedented levels. Their global digital connections are quietly transforming what Australian culture looks like.
Six young Indian boxers just punched their way to guaranteed medals at the Asian U-23 Boxing Championships, showcasing the country's rising talent on the international stage. Their semifinal victories mark a powerful moment for Indian boxing's next generation.
Six Nepali runners are training twice daily to break decades-old national records at the upcoming Asian Games in Japan. Despite never winning an athletics medal at the continental event, they believe the gap is finally closing.
Just two years after watching their cousin Saeid Esmaeili win Olympic gold in wrestling, two Iranian teenagers captured their own gold medals at the U17 Asian Championships. The cousins had never wrestled before Esmaeili's historic Paris victory changed their family's life forever.
Singapore's revamped table tennis squad, now featuring homegrown talent, is ready to end a medal drought at the Asian Games after three years of rebuilding. The young team has already proven they can upset higher-ranked opponents.
Fifty years after the Vietnam War, Vietnam has transformed into one of the world's fastest-developing economies and aims to become the next Asian Tiger by 2045. Despite challenges, the country's unique blend of socialist planning and market capitalism has delivered impressive growth and positioned it as a rising economic powerhouse.
A child psychiatrist is helping South Asian families overcome the cultural shame that keeps autism diagnoses secret for years, delaying critical care. Her work reveals how family honor and stigma create barriers that traditional healthcare systems miss entirely.
Australia kicks off the Women's Asian Cup on home soil Sunday, with soccer stars Sam Kerr and Mary Fowler back after injury recoveries. The tournament brings 12 nations together across three cities through March 21.
Japan's women's soccer team dominated South Korea 4-1 in Sydney to secure their spot in Saturday's Asian Cup final against Australia. The victory sets up a thrilling rematch between Asia's top teams, with Japan looking to reclaim the title they won in 2014 and 2018.
Twenty-three-year-old Greco-Roman wrestler Lalit claimed silver at the Asian Championships in Kyrgyzstan, defeating a world-ranked opponent along the way. The Panipat athlete's first senior medal marks a breakthrough moment for Indian wrestling.
Asian American women face higher rates of liver cancer and heart disease, yet receive almost no research funding and are left out of most health studies. Now, a public health expert is leading the charge to rewrite the rules.
More than 200 people from 10 Asian ethnic fellowships joined hands in a powerful display of unity at a Southern Baptist Convention celebration in Orlando. The historic gathering brought together communities from Cambodia to Vietnam, proving that diversity strengthens faith.
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