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Singapore wildlife

Critically endangered hawksbill turtle spotted in East Coast Park

Hawksbill turtle at East Coast Park on June 22, 2026. The critically endangered hawksbill turtle was spotted by chance at about 5pm by staff from the National Parks Board (NParks). 
Hawksbill turtle at East Coast Park on June 22, 2026. The critically endangered hawksbill turtle was spotted by chance at about 5pm by staff from the National Parks Board (NParks). 

Eye spy: What camera traps have uncovered about wildlife in Singapore

Animals caught on camera include (clockwise from top left) leopard cats, a Raffles' banded langur,  a sambar deer fawn and a Sunda pangolin.
Animals caught on camera include (clockwise from top left) leopard cats, a Raffles' banded langur,  a sambar deer fawn and a Sunda pangolin.

Scarab beetle found on Pulau Ubin new to science

The Anomala sp. aff. matricula was uncovered during a survey of Pulau Ubin between 2018 and 2021.
The Anomala sp. aff. matricula was uncovered during a survey of Pulau Ubin between 2018 and 2021.

Mandai opens animal hospital with CT scanner, retractable roofs, water features in wards

A CT scan of a striped hyena at Mandai Wildlife Group's new Wildlife Healthcare and Research Centre.
A CT scan of a striped hyena at Mandai Wildlife Group's new Wildlife Healthcare and Research Centre.

From marine treasures to snakes: Free talks and workshops at the Festival of Biodiversity 2026

On June 3, the National Parks Board dedicated heritage trees including the Terap Nasi tree in Fort Canning, to its sponsors ahead of the Festival of Biodiversity 2026.
On June 3, the National Parks Board dedicated heritage trees including the Terap Nasi tree in Fort Canning, to its sponsors ahead of the Festival of Biodiversity 2026.

Critically endangered leopard cats in Changi to be relocated from second half of 2026

One of the five mainland leopard cats detected in Changi by volunteers between July 2025 and April 2026.
One of the five mainland leopard cats detected in Changi by volunteers between July 2025 and April 2026.

Forum: Adopt ‘Alert First’ protocol for managing crocodiles

Forum: Public must show it disapproves of pigeon feeding

Simply Science: What you need to know about saltwater crocodiles after recent sightings

A group of six otters was spotted facing off a crocodile at Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve on March 22.
A group of six otters was spotted facing off a crocodile at Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve on March 22.

Mature Khaya, sea apple trees being replaced around Singapore for safety reasons: NParks

Logs from felled Khaya trees along 170 Gangsa Road in Bukit Panjang on April 18, 2026. The trees were removed by the town council following advice from NParks.
Logs from felled Khaya trees along 170 Gangsa Road in Bukit Panjang on April 18, 2026. The trees were removed by the town council following advice from NParks.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.