Sri Lanka's National Zoological Gardens in Dehiwala, near Colombo, marked its 90th anniversary on July 3, 2026. Home to a diverse collection of native and exotic wildlife, the zoo continues to serve as one of the country's leading centres for animal conservation, education and public awareness. This gallery highlights some of its best-known residents as the institution celebrates nine decades of operation. (PICS/AFP)

Ahead of Plastic Free July, wildlife rescuers in Maharashtra have raised concern over the growing threat of plastic pollution to animals, warning that single-use plastic and improper waste disposal continue to cause severe injuries and deaths across species. RESQ Charitable Trust said birds, reptiles and mammals often mistake plastic for food or become trapped in plastic waste, resulting in severe injuries, infections, starvation and, in many cases, death. (Pics/ RESQ Charitable Trust)