Wildlife conservation

Fewer large trees in S’pore’s older forests, more than 100,000 insect species here: NParks

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Parkgoers walking past the Terap Nasi Heritage tree (left), which is dedicated to Delta Electronics, on June 3, 2026.

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.

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.

Decade-long study reveals Indonesia as a haven for world’s biggest shark

A neonate whale shark in Saleh Bay, Indonesia. The study identified Indonesia as a global stronghold for whale sharks in the Indo-Pacific region.

Rainforest Wild Adventure at Mandai fully open after launch of African-inspired zone

The latest attraction is inspired by African landscapes and features the endangered Okapi (top left).

A century of David Attenborough: How he inspired scientists in S’pore on just one trip in 2006

Singaporean Gopalasamy Reuben Clements (left), then an NUS master’s student, presenting Sir David Attenborough with his publication featuring a snail species in 2006.

Antarctic talks fail to better protect emperor penguins

While the meeting affirmed the protection of emperor penguins as a priority, it stopped short of granting the specially protected species status.

Baby orang utan Ayaan, Ah Meng’s great-grandson, born after artificial insemination at Mandai

Ayaan, the baby orang utan who was conceived through artificial insemination and delivered via caesarean section, with his mother Chomel at the Singapore Zoo.

Sky bridges, citizen science protect endangered Malaysia monkeys

A dusky langur crossing an artificial canopy bridge called 'Numi's Crossing' as part of the Langur Project Penang, in the Tanjung Bungah area of George Town on Malaysia's Penang Island.

Bird deaths in Singapore hit record high, with man-made structures named top culprit

One of the two peregrine falcon chicks that died, likely from a collision with an artificial structure.

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