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NParks investigating S’pore influencer over dog abuse allegations

In a video posted on her now-deleted Instagram account, Ms Ng, who goes by mermaid.sg on TikTok and Instagram, can be heard berating the dog for drinking peach tea.
In a video posted on her now-deleted Instagram account, Ms Ng, who goes by mermaid.sg on TikTok and Instagram, can be heard berating the dog for drinking peach tea.

Tele-vet ZumVet shuts down without notice; pet owners were charged for subscriptions

When ST dropped in on the Zumvet clinic at 416 Ang Mo Kio Ave 10 on Dec 16, there was a "for rent" sign and the place had been cleared out.
When ST dropped in on the Zumvet clinic at 416 Ang Mo Kio Ave 10 on Dec 16, there was a "for rent" sign and the place had been cleared out.

Elderly man charged after he allegedly tampered with NParks crow trap

Tan See Chee, 77, allegedly committed the offence at a grass patch near Block 181, Lorong 4 Toa Payoh shortly before 6pm on Oct 20.
Tan See Chee, 77, allegedly committed the offence at a grass patch near Block 181, Lorong 4 Toa Payoh shortly before 6pm on Oct 20.

Man to be charged after allegedly tampering with NParks crow trap in Toa Payoh

The incident happened near Block 181 Lorong 4 Toa Payoh on Oct 20, 2025, at about 6.15pm
The incident happened near Block 181 Lorong 4 Toa Payoh on Oct 20, 2025, at about 6.15pm

Animal Lovers League charity status under probe

When ST visited Animal Lovers League's premises on Dec 8, there was no one around and the majority of the doors were shut, except for one where four small dogs greeted the team.
When ST visited Animal Lovers League's premises on Dec 8, there was no one around and the majority of the doors were shut, except for one where four small dogs greeted the team.

Animal Lovers League loses lease at The Animal Lodge; authorities prioritising animals’ well-being

Animal Lovers League has been a tenant at The Animal Lodge, a facility supporting animal welfare groups and independent shelters, since March 2018.
Animal Lovers League has been a tenant at The Animal Lodge, a facility supporting animal welfare groups and independent shelters, since March 2018.

How a fatal virus sparked Pulau Ubin’s mouse-deer boom

The greater mouse-deer on Pulau Ubin. The mouse-deer population quintupled to 293 individuals per sq km between 2019 and 2024.
The greater mouse-deer on Pulau Ubin. The mouse-deer population quintupled to 293 individuals per sq km between 2019 and 2024.

New Bukit Canberra allotment gardening plots among over 140 open for application from Dec 2

To date, more than 2,500 allotment gardening plots have taken root in 29 parks and gardens across Singapore.
To date, more than 2,500 allotment gardening plots have taken root in 29 parks and gardens across Singapore.

Two men charged over creation of false quotations in NParks project

Both Felix Siew Kah Khee and Puah Chung Keong did not indicate if they would plead guilty when they were in court on Nov 26.
Both Felix Siew Kah Khee and Puah Chung Keong did not indicate if they would plead guilty when they were in court on Nov 26.

Zoo vaccination efforts don’t target every animal, but focus on rare, disease-prone species: Experts

Vaccination being carried out at Pairi Daiza (Belgian zoo) with Ceva Wildlife Research Fund.
Vaccination being carried out at Pairi Daiza (Belgian zoo) with Ceva Wildlife Research Fund.

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