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Singapore wildlife

‘Almost 10 hours of waiting’: Tiny songbird makes first appearance in Singapore

The yellow-bellied warbler at Dairy Farm Nature Park on Sept 24.
The yellow-bellied warbler at Dairy Farm Nature Park on Sept 24.

Man, 30, to be charged over fake photo of crocodile sighting at Pandan Reservoir

Water activities in Pandan Reservoir were suspended for two days, with the authorities launching search-and-capture operations in the area.
Water activities in Pandan Reservoir were suspended for two days, with the authorities launching search-and-capture operations in the area.

Monkey business? Macaques play repairmen, strip lamp posts on Old Upper Thomson Road

The macaques were spotted twisting cylindrical fittings and carrying some away for further “inspection”.
The macaques were spotted twisting cylindrical fittings and carrying some away for further “inspection”.

NParks monitoring Serangoon Gardens area after venomous black spitting cobra spotted

Native to Singapore, black spitting cobras have been encountered in parks, gardens and urban areas where prey such as rodents and amphibians can be found.
Native to Singapore, black spitting cobras have been encountered in parks, gardens and urban areas where prey such as rodents and amphibians can be found.

Search ongoing after crocodile sighted at Pandan Reservoir; water activities suspended

Water activities remain suspended at Pandan Reservoir on Aug 21, after a crocodile sighting on Aug 20.
Water activities remain suspended at Pandan Reservoir on Aug 21, after a crocodile sighting on Aug 20.

Where anglers can get their own catch cooked in Singapore, with fees from $12

Chef-owner Jonathan Tan grilled a whole tuskfish caught by a customer.
Chef-owner Jonathan Tan grilled a whole tuskfish caught by a customer.

Chinese restaurant Havelock Palace apologises for cooking seafood foraged from Changi Beach

The restaurant, located in Clarke Quay, said it has since tightened its food sourcing and receiving controls, and strengthened supplier documentation and traceability.
The restaurant, located in Clarke Quay, said it has since tightened its food sourcing and receiving controls, and strengthened supplier documentation and traceability.

Rare, venomous blue-necked keelback snake spotted at MacRitchie Reservoir

A blue-necked keelback snake at MacRitchie Reservoir on Aug 1 with what appears to be two legs of an animal sticking out of its mouth.
A blue-necked keelback snake at MacRitchie Reservoir on Aug 1 with what appears to be two legs of an animal sticking out of its mouth.

Critically endangered Raffles’ banded langur spotted at Bukit Timah Nature Reserve after 39 years

An adult male Raffles’ banded langur was spotted and photographed at the summit of Bukit Timah Nature Reserve at about 9am on May 31.
An adult male Raffles’ banded langur was spotted and photographed at the summit of Bukit Timah Nature Reserve at about 9am on May 31.

New specialised hospital opens in Mandai to treat Singapore’s wildlife

Junior Veterinary Nurse Nadhrah Hassan feeding a common palm civet inside one of the dens at the new Mandai Wildlife Centre on July 2.
Junior Veterinary Nurse Nadhrah Hassan feeding a common palm civet inside one of the dens at the new Mandai Wildlife Centre on July 2.

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