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Peregrine falcon nanny cam stops live streaming as chicks depart

A peregrine falcon chick fitted with a bluetooth tracker flying away from OCBC Centre on April 8, 2026. 

(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)
A peregrine falcon chick fitted with a bluetooth tracker flying away from OCBC Centre on April 8, 2026. 

(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)

Grounded peregrine falcon chick returns to the skies after vet check-up

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The peregrine falcon chick released at OCBC Centre on April 8, 2026. 

It was found on the ground yesterday. 

(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)
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The peregrine falcon chick released at OCBC Centre on April 8, 2026. 

It was found on the ground yesterday. 

(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)

Fines of up to $50,000 for errant vets under new law to support better animal health and welfare

In the last 20 years, the number of vets expanded more than five times to about 700 licensed vets at end-2025.
In the last 20 years, the number of vets expanded more than five times to about 700 licensed vets at end-2025.

One of Singapore’s peregrine falcon chicks found dead

CMG 0305 Yy / 郑智浩 / NParks and OCBC extend partnership to deepen understanding of Peregrine Falcons in Singapore with second record of falcon chicks hatched / 有两只成鸟,以及四只雏鸟
CMG 0305 Yy / 郑智浩 / NParks and OCBC extend partnership to deepen understanding of Peregrine Falcons in Singapore with second record of falcon chicks hatched / 有两只成鸟,以及四只雏鸟

Flap, flap: One of S’pore’s newest peregrine falcon chicks caught on camera taking flight

At about 8.19am on March 4, one of the falcon chicks can be seen flapping its wings, before briefly taking to the air as it flies off-camera.
At about 8.19am on March 4, one of the falcon chicks can be seen flapping its wings, before briefly taking to the air as it flies off-camera.

What can you do to help control the crow population?

Crows perching in the trees at Bulim Heavy Vehicle Park on April 2.
Crows perching in the trees at Bulim Heavy Vehicle Park on April 2.

How will Singapore’s crow shooting operations be conducted to ensure public safety?

Wildlife management contractors culling crows at Bulim Heavy Vehicle Park on April 2.
Wildlife management contractors culling crows at Bulim Heavy Vehicle Park on April 2.

NParks urges caution after recent crocodile sightings near Pulau Ubin

Signs warning members of the public about crocodile sightings have been put up around Pulau Ubin.
Signs warning members of the public about crocodile sightings have been put up around Pulau Ubin.

Singapore authorities seize largest cargo of scales from over 2,200 Asian pangolins

Smugglers had disguised the sea cargo in a lorry en route from Indonesia to Cambodia as dried fish skin.
Smugglers had disguised the sea cargo in a lorry en route from Indonesia to Cambodia as dried fish skin.

Crow shooting operations to begin in 9 towns, starting with Yishun

Based on the authority’s latest population survey, the number of house crows was about 160,000 in 2024 – more than 20 times the population in 2016.
Based on the authority’s latest population survey, the number of house crows was about 160,000 in 2024 – more than 20 times the population in 2016.

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