Category Archives: Singapore

Hold off on culling monkeys

Posted on 8 May 2013 by

Hold Off on Culling Monkeys LONG-TAILED macaques are part of Singapore’s native wildlife and must be managed in a well-informed manner (“AVA moves to control monkey problem”; Monday). Increasingly, houses have been built near nature reserves, encroaching onto the home … Continue reading →

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WILD about NATURE

Posted on 7 May 2013 by

Text to ST article WILD about NATURE Nature groups have sprung up, holding walks, talks and scientific surveys. And interest in these activities is rising too They come with names like Naked Hermit Crabs, Hantu Blog, Toddycats and Butterfly Circle. … Continue reading →

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Kwek Yan featured in Straits Times and Today

Posted on 29 April 2013 by

Plant Systematics Lab member Chong Kwek Yan presented the results of his doctoral research project earlier this month and was featured the Straits Times and Today last Saurday! Text to ST article Natural greenery ‘key to diverse wildlife’ – Grace … Continue reading →

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More sightings of wild otters in S’pore

Posted on 22 April 2013 by

More sightings of wild otters in S’pore  by David Ee Resurgence may be due to land development in Johor: Researchers LESS than 20 years ago, the Singapore Zoo may have been the only place here where you could see these playful … Continue reading →

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Dr Francis Seow discusses his love for stick insects in Berita Minggu

Posted on 12 April 2013 by

Translation of Berita Harian article on Dr Francis Seow (7 April 2013) by Martyn Low.   STICK AND LEAF INSECTS Because of a deep interest, a colorectal specialist is willing to frequently enter forests to look for his favourite insects By FARID … Continue reading →

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This could be Singapore’s first World Heritage Site

Posted on 3 April 2013 by

Text to ST article This could be Singapore’s first World Heritage Site Tan Dawn Wei SINGAPORE is making a pitch for its first Unesco World Heritage Site – the 154-year-old Botanic Gardens. It has sent its initial application for the coveted status … Continue reading →

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A feature in Knowledge Enterprise

The Comprehensive Marine Biodiversity Survey expedition held in Pulau Ubin last October continues to make waves, this time in the latest issue of NUS’ Knowledge Enterprise! Download the full issue!

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Assess impact on nature: NMP

Posted on 7 February 2013 by

Assess impact on nature: NMP NOMINATED MP Faizah Jamal yesterday opposed the White Paper on Population, accusing the Government of emphasising economic growth at the expense of the environment in planning Singapore’s future. Calling for an environmental impact assessment of … Continue reading →

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Save our knoll, urges Punggol residents’ group

Posted on 5 February 2013 by

Save our knoll, urges Punggol residents’ group Proposed road will harm last natural feature in Punggol Waterway, it says – Grace Chua RESIDENTS living near a forested hill in Punggol are urging the authorities not to build a proposed road … Continue reading →

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Planning ahead: Singapore’s land area through the years

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