Scientists identify the tilcayo tiger cat in Bolivia’s Yungas as the first newly recognized wildcat species in more than 100 years. The finding adds a new member to the cat family and underscores how much biodiversity remains to be documented in South America, even among well-known groups like wild felines.

Scott Reef is thrust back into the conservation debate as author Tim Winton urges stronger protection for the coral system amid proposed offshore gas drilling linked to Woodside. The argument centers on the reef’s ecological importance and the risk that industrial activity could damage sensitive marine habitats and wider ocean health.

In Malaysia, coffin maker Goh Khuay Par continues a multigenerational family trade by handcrafting traditional Chinese “Mei Hua” coffins. After more than five decades in the work, he represents a shrinking line of artisans keeping alive specialized techniques and funeral customs as demand for the craft fades.