Conservation
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Aiding Conservation With A Remote-Controlled Helicopter
Many of us are familiar with the rate of change in urban Singapore, where the cityscape evolves regularly. The natural landscape, too, can change significantly over short periods.
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Trees of the Mangroves
Can you identify the trees growing in our mangroves? Get to know interesting features of some of the plants found in the intertidal area.
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What's The Frog?
Did you know that Singapore is home to about 30 species of frogs? Check out six native species here.
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Catch A ‘Dragon’!
Learn about the six most commonly recorded dragonflies and damselflies in Singapore before joining in Dragonfly Watch to catch a ‘dragon’ in action!
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Going Bananas
We all know the bright yellow Cavendish banana, but did you know that there are other edible banana species found locally too?
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NParks Portraits: Passionate about Conservation
What is the one question that visitors to Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve love to ask?
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Serpentine Grace
Did you know that there are over 60 species of snakes in Singapore? Learn more about five snakes you can find on our island.
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At Surface Value
A rich diversity of marine life is waiting to be discovered. Just take a peek through the water’s surface to see some of these treasures.
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Pitcher Perfect
Fascinated by the carnivorious Pitcher Plant? There are three native species you can find right here on our island.
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In The Lonely 'Owl'
There are over 200 different species of owls and they can be found in many parts of the world. Learn about six species you can find here in Singapore.
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O Deer
Missing the opportunity to see a reindeer this holiday season? Learn more about a few other ‘deers’ that can be found right here in Singapore.
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Treasured Chest
Roasted chestnuts may not exactly be a festive favourite in Singapore, but native chestnut species are an important part of our local biodiversity, whatever the season.
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What's That Red Bird
If you are celebrating National Day by wearing red, you are in good company! Here are some birds found in Singapore that have strikingly red features.
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The Wings Behind Flowers
Ever wondered how plants are able to spread their population over such vast areas of land while being stationary? That’s because they have pollinators that help do so instead.
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Oh, Those Lovely Plants!
Love is in the air with Valentine’s Day just right around the corner! But what’s love got do, got do with plants? Well, let’s find out.
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Who, What and Where of Wallace
How much do you know about Alfred Russel Wallace, the famous British naturalist who explored Singapore’s biodiversity more than 150 years ago?
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When Not Feeding Is Caring
Many of us who feed wildlife tend to do so out of kindness, unaware of how this can be detrimental to the animals. Here are three key reasons why you should not feed wildlife.