One of the World's Largest Fish, the Chinese Paddlefish, Reported Extinct

The 150 million-year-old species had not been sighted by humans since 2003, and are suggested to have gone extinct between 2005 and 2010.

by Bryan Grogan, 10 January 2020

Controversial Grandview Mall Zoo Set to Expand Despite Outcry

Despite the huge amount of controversy Ocean World has caused, the "prison for animals" is reportedly still planning to go ahead with "Phase Two."

by Matthew Bossons, 15 September 2016

Doubts Over Dog Meat Ban at Controversial Yulin Festival

Following widespread reports of a dog meat ban at an annual festival in Yulin, China, vendors and officials say they haven't heard anything about it.

by Bridget O'Donnell, 18 May 2017

Snake Hunter Arrested by Police in Guangdong Following Live-Stream

It hadn't occurred to him that the live-streamed crimes could also be viewed by authorities.

by Jesse Pottinger, 28 July 2017

New Laws for Dogs Owners Being Considered in Shenzhen

Although Shenzhen hasn't launched any crackdown on dogs yet, calls for tighter rules on irresponsible dog-keeping are increasing.

by Jonathan Zhong, 23 November 2018

UK Zoo Offers to Relocate Guangzhou's Depressed Polar Bear

The Yorkshire Wildlife Park's polar bear facility – a major step-up from Grandview's Ocean World.

by Matthew Bossons, 20 September 2016

Activists in Beijing Protest Yulin's Dog Meat Festival

Yulin's infamous dog meat festival is set to be held on June 21. However, protesters aim to stop the annual event.

by Justine Lopez, 13 June 2016

WATCH: Stranded Whale Dies on South China Beach

Despite repeated rescue efforts, the whale was eventually pronounced dead by authorities.

by Jesse Pottinger, 21 June 2018

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