statutory board of the Government of Singapore responsible for enhancing and managing urban ecosystems
Critically endangered monkey spotted on Singapore eco bridge, suggesting species could be expanding habitat
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/critically-endangered-raffles-banded-langur-eco-linkbke-spotted-first-time-nparks-desmond-lee-4291126
Man gets 20 days jail for neglecting 43 cats in flat without food, water in NParks biggest animal cruelty case
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/neglected-cats-no-food-water-20-days-jail-4294016
Parts of Telok Blangah Hill Park trails closed for repairs until 2026 following slope failure
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/telok-blangah-hill-park-trails-closure-2026-slope-failure-nparks-4282181
SingPost issues new stamps featuring critically endangered local flora: The plants are found in lowland dipterocarp forests, like the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve.
straitstimes.com/singapore/singpost-issues-new-stamps-featuring-critically-endangered-local-flora
NParks, ICA set trap to nab bird smugglers in one of largest cases in S’pore; 138 of 337 birds died
straitstimes.com/singapore/nparks-ica-set-trap-to-nab-bird-smugglers-in-one-of-largest-cases-in-s-pore-138-of-337-birds-died
New NParks guidelines will not impose restrictions on use of electric shock collars to train animals
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/electric-shock-collars-train-animals-new-nparks-guidelines-4239921
Feathered gardeners: How are birds helping Singapore’s forests thrive?: A research project – one of the first of its kind here – is under way to quantify the ...
straitstimes.com/multimedia/graphics/2024/03/birds-research-seeds-forests-singapore/
‘I regretted it was real’: Man fined for reselling pregnant pangolin to undercover NParks officer
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/pangolin-endangered-animal-wildlife-nparks-man-fine-resell-4192076
Man charged over illegally exporting more than 5,000 terrapins stuffed in suitcases
straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/man-charged-over-illegally-exporting-more-than-5000-terrapins-stuffed-in-suitcases
NParks looking into alleged capture of wild chicken at Pasir Ris Park: It is an offence to capture or displace any animal within a public park here without the ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/nparks-looking-into-alleged-capture-of-wild-chicken-at-pasir-ris-park
18km recreational route connecting East Coast Park to Pasir Ris Park completed: There are also plans to enhance the recreational experience along the eastern ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/east-coast-park-pasir-ris-recreational-route-cycling-jogging-walking-4131126
187 new gardening plots open for application from Feb 21: NParks: Application, payment now done through AXS instead of online form, manual bank transfers.
straitstimes.com/singapore/187-new-gardening-plots-open-for-application-from-feb-21-nparks
Why a small city-state like Singapore continues to discover rare plants: Researchers say remaining fragments of original forests can serve as an oasis for ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/environment/why-a-small-city-state-like-singapore-continues-to-discover-rare-plants
Stealing food, fiddling with ATMs: Macaque gets up to monkey business at Beauty World
straitstimes.com/singapore/stealing-food-fiddling-with-atms-macaque-gets-up-to-monkey-business-at-beauty-world
16 projects get NParks certification for landscaping efforts to green Singapore: The biennial Leaf certification is divided into two categories – parks and ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/environment/16-projects-get-nparks-certification-for-landscaping-efforts-to-green-singapore
Man kept record 69 wild animals illegally in fish farm leased from NParks, gets jail
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/aquarium-owner-kept-69-illegal-wildlife-fish-farm-smashed-phone-4103316
Puppies, arowanas and axolotls: Over 30 cases of animal smuggling in 2023: Several of the attempts led to animal deaths and the transmission of viral diseases ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/animal-pet-smuggling-puppies-kittens-woodlands-tuas-checkpoint-ica-nparks-4067166
5 puppies, 3 kittens rescued in first smuggling case of 2024: More than 30 cases of pet animal and wildlife smuggling were detected by NParks in 2023.
straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/5-puppies-3-kittens-rescued-in-first-smuggling-case-of-2024
Seasonal high tides flood Pulau Ubin, stretches along East Coast Park over the weekend
straitstimes.com/singapore/seasonal-high-tides-flood-pulau-ubin-stretches-along-east-coast-park-over-the-weekend
Python found at Tampines HDB block released in forested area: The public are advised to stay calm and step away slowly if they encounter a snake.
straitstimes.com/singapore/environment/python-found-at-tampines-hdb-block-released-into-forested-area
‘They fly in the minute I sit down’: Acres, residents want more policing against bird feeding
straitstimes.com/singapore/they-fly-in-the-minute-i-sit-down-acres-residents-want-more-policing-against-bird-feeding
Snake in the ceiling? Toast Box diners startled by alleged appearance of large python
asiaone.com/singapore/snake-ceiling-toast-box-diners-startled-alleged-appearance-large-python
Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve celebrates 30 years with activities and guided walks to previously inaccessible areas
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/sungei-buloh-wetland-reserve-celebrates-30-years-activities-and-guided-walks-previously-inaccessible-areas-3948276
NParks contractor ordered to stop work after crane lifted heavy load over traffic
straitstimes.com/singapore/nparks-contractor-ordered-to-stop-work-after-crane-lifted-heavy-load-over-traffic
Full scale of snake abuse not known, reports to Acres, NParks just tip of the iceberg
straitstimes.com/singapore/full-scale-of-snake-abuse-not-known-reports-to-acres-nparks-just-tip-of-the-iceberg
NParks investigating alleged smuggling of exotic animals aboard Scoot flight to India
straitstimes.com/singapore/nparks-investigating-alleged-smuggling-of-exotic-animals-aboard-scoot-flight-to-india
Man fined S$1,000 for killing python at Boon Lay market: SINGAPORE: A man who was seen killing a snake in a video in April has been fined by the National Parks ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/snake-killed-boon-lay-place-market-man-fined-nparks-3908956
Marina East Drive croc culled as it was near popular East Coast Park, posed danger to people: Tan Kiat How
straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/marina-east-drive-croc-culled-as-it-was-near-popular-east-coast-park-posed-danger-to-people-tan-kiat-how
‘Snake looked like it was in a lot of pain’, says man fined $1,000 for hacking python to death
straitstimes.com/singapore/it-looked-pitiful-says-man-fined-1000-for-hacking-python-to-death-with-cleaver-in-viral-video
NParks investigating group that injured python while removing it from car: SINGAPORE - The National Parks Board (NParks) is investigating the incident where a ...
asiaone.com/singapore/nparks-investigating-group-injured-python-while-removing-it-car
Tracking Singapore’s online black market for pets: Underground marketplaces on Telegram hawk live animals to people here who want them as pets.
straitstimes.com/multimedia/graphics/2023/11/illegal-pet-trade-singapore/
Ang Mo Kio Town Council working with NParks, NEA to tackle pigeon problem in Jalan Kayu
straitstimes.com/singapore/amk-town-council-working-with-nparks-nea-to-tackle-pigeon-problem-in-jalan-kayu
From pangolins to mousedeer, 10-year-old jungle bridge over BKE proves a lifeline for wildlife
straitstimes.com/singapore/from-pangolins-to-mousedeer-10-year-old-jungle-bridge-over-bke-proves-a-lifeline-for-wildlife
HDB residents could soon own up to two cats per flat: People living in Housing Board flats will soon be allowed to keep cats, with a proposal by the Government ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2023/12/04/hdb-residents-could-soon-own-up-to-two-cats-per-flat
Citizen scientists in Singapore add needed buzz to bee research in Asia: Bee records shared by citizen scientists have contributed to a better understanding of ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/citizen-scientists-in-s-pore-add-needed-buzz-to-bee-research-in-asia
Investigations ongoing into dog deaths at field in Kovan: NParks and other agencies' findings will be made public once ready, said Desmond Lee ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/investigations-into-dog-deaths-at-parry-avenue-field-ongoing
Police state that no approval given for Speakers' Corner events related to Israel-Hamas war
asiaone.com/singapore/police-state-no-approval-given-speakers-corner-events-related-israel-hamas-war
More nests, fledglings removed in Orchard Road after attacks by crows: The birds were seen on Friday morning attacking five passers-by who got too close to the ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/more-nests-fledglings-removed-in-orchard-road-after-attacks-by-crows
Large crocodile spotted on Marina East beach will be put down for public safety: NParks
straitstimes.com/singapore/environment/large-crocodile-spotted-on-marina-east-beach-will-be-put-down-for-public-safety-nparks
Police, NParks will reject applications to hold public events relating to Israel-Hamas war
straitstimes.com/singapore/police-nparks-will-reject-applications-to-hold-public-events-relating-to-israel-hamas-war
Crocodile spotted on Marina East beach to be put down over public safety concerns
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/crocodile-marina-east-drive-beach-nparks-put-down-public-safety-3839731
Events, public assemblies about Israel-Hamas conflict will not be permitted: Police, NParks
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/israel-hamas-conflict-events-public-assemblies-applications-reject-speakers-corner-police-nparks-3852891
Singapore to set up veterinary council to raise sector standards, support for over 1,000 professionals
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/veterinary-council-raise-standards-regulation-pets-animals-nparks-3843251
NParks has since removed the nests of two crows previously seen attacking passers-by along Orchard Central mall. In a statement by NParks ... Show more
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Trapping, killing wildlife without approval is an offence, NParks says after photos of traps surface
straitstimes.com/singapore/trapping-killing-wildlife-without-approval-is-an-offence-nparks
'Playing catching': Jurong resident chases monitor lizard along corridor
asiaone.com/singapore/playing-catching-jurong-resident-chases-monitor-lizard-along-corridor
New section of Pasir Panjang Park opens, linking to Labrador and West Coast Parks
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/pasir-panjang-park-labrador-west-coast-southern-nparks-3773891
Quick Glance: New section connects Pasir Panjang Park to Labrador and West Coast Parks
- The 2.2km extension connects Pasir Panjang MRT station to Jalan Pelepah residential estate, expanding the existing 450m section opened in 2021.
- Public can now enjoy a pleasant 17km walk and cycling experience from Labrador Nature Park to Jurong Central Park through Pasir Panjang Park.
- Trails provide better access to recreational facilities and enhance nature-based experiences along the Southern Ridges and West Coast.
- Enhancement works for three destination parks - Admiralty Park, East Coast Park, and Lakeside Garden at Jurong Lake Gardens - have been completed.
'It's like a thrill': More wildlife sightings in Singapore due to habitat change, people seeking out animals
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/wildlife-sightings-tapir-silvered-langur-more-interest-animals-3805206
Hornbills, otters and even a tapir: Singapore is rewilding: Once-lost species are coming back to the densely built-up city-state
economist.com/asia/2023/09/14/hornbills-otters-and-even-a-tapir-singapore-is-rewilding
Quick Glance: Singapore: Return of Hornbills, Otters, and Tapirs
- Formerly extinct species are making a comeback in the densely populated city
- The smooth-coated otter from South and Southeast Asia is an endangered species that disappeared from Singapore in the 1970s
- Fish returned, and in 1998, the otters followed suit
- Recent achievements, however, are set against a backdrop of a century-long decline in biodiversity and loss of habitats
Attack of the crows: Passers-by pecked at, harassed outside Orchard Central: SINGAPORE - At least two crows have been seen attacking people walking just outside ...
asiaone.com/singapore/attack-crows-passers-pecked-harassed-outside-orchard-central
Veteran public servant Loh Khum Yean to be new NParks chairman: He will succeed Mr Benny Lim, who has been the NParks chairman since 2018. Read more at ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/veteran-public-servant-loh-khum-yean-to-be-appointed-as-new-nparks-chairman
ICA foils smuggling attempt of live leopard gecko at Changi Airfreight Centre: SINGAPORE: A live leopard gecko was uncovered in a smuggling attempt at Changi ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/ica-live-leopard-gecko-lizard-smuggle-attempt-changi-airfreight-centre-nparks-3784511
Man admits to selling a protected juvenile Sunda pangolin to NParks officer on sting operation
straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/man-admits-selling-a-protected-juvenile-sunda-pangolin-to-nparks-officer-for-500
New wellness garden opens at East Coast Park: The Wellness Garden in East Coast Park Area D features a play garden, fitness area and pond trail ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/new-wellness-garden-opens-at-east-coast-park
Back from the brink of extinction: The rare Raffles’ banded langur is slowly bouncing back from the brink of extinction and its numbers are likely to double from ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2023/10/16/back-from-the-brink-of-extinction
Once nearly extinct, rare Raffles’ banded langur now thrives in S’pore: SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): The rare Raffles’ banded langur is ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2023/10/11/once-nearly-extinct-rare-raffles-banded-langur-now-thrives-in-spore
NParks monitoring Jalan Besar ‘Mission: Impossible’ monkeys, herding them to forested areas
straitstimes.com/singapore/nparks-monitoring-jalan-besar-mission-impossible-monkeys-herding-them-towards-forested-areas
Rare silvered langur spotted ‘zoning out’ in Clementi in first such sighting in Singapore
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2023/09/19/rare-silvered-langur-spotted-zoning-out-in-clementi-in-first-such-sighting-in-singapore
The Climate Conversations - Restoring Singapore’s coral reefs: Dr Karenne Tun is not just an avid diver and lover of these beautiful creatures ...
channelnewsasia.com/listen/climate-conversations/restoring-singapores-coral-reefs-3704421
Singapore wins big at orchid conference, but local growers lament challenging conditions to cultivate hybrids
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/orchid-growers-export-challenging-conditions-cultivate-hydrids-botanic-technology-3707936
Otters ate your koi? Here’s what you can do to avoid animal-human conflict: The National Parks Board (NParks) reported that it had received about eight feedback ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/otters-ate-your-koi-here-s-what-you-can-do-to-avoid-animal-human-conflict
Critically endangered hawksbill turtle eggs hatch at East Coast beach: This is the first time the turtles hatched from a monitored nest. Read more at ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/critically-endangered-hawksbill-turtle-eggs-hatched-at-east-coast-beach
Repeat offender fined S$4,800 by court for feeding birds 16 times: The 67-year-old man was seen throwing slices of bread on the pavement and grass verge in the ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/man-fined-feeding-birds-pigeons-repeat-offender-3644666
What should I do if a tree falls on me or my property?: We find out what people can do if they suffer from damage or injury from a falling tree ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/what-should-i-do-if-a-tree-hits-me-or-my-property
One of the turtles was found in an HDB estate and was given up to NParks.
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Singapore fines 67-year-old man US$3,560 for feeding pigeons: A 67-year-old man has been fined S$4,800 (US$3,560) by a court in
scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3228687/singapore-fines-man-67-us3560-feeding-pigeons
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19 wild boars trapped and removed from Bukit Panjang since May after recent attacks
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/wild-boars-trapped-bukit-panjang-attacks-tan-kiat-how-parliament-nparks-3602231
Range of measures used to control population of invasive rock pigeons in Singapore
straitstimes.com/singapore/range-of-measures-used-to-control-population-of-invasive-rock-pigeons-in-singapore
A slow crawl but endangered turtles finally coming home to Malaysia: Three critically endangered turtles rescued in Singapore finally made their way home to ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2023/07/18/a-slow-crawl-but-endangered-turtles-finally-coming-home-to-malaysia
Cristiano Ronaldo takes centre stage at Singapore Botanic Gardens: The 38-year-old made a 15-minute appearance for the NParks-Peter Lim Scholarship on Friday ...
straitstimes.com/sport/football/cristiano-ronaldo-takes-centre-stage-at-singapore-botanic-gardens
'Pretty scary': Monitor lizard seen outside Bedok North HDB flat: SINGAPORE: Some residents of a Housing Board block in Bedok North Road were shocked ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/monitor-lizard-bedok-north-hdb-stairwell-nparks-scary-residents-3511481
NParks rolls out crow trap, CCTV camera in Toa Payoh after receiving feedback: This comes after hecklers disrupted an operation using a different type of crow ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/nparks-rolls-out-crow-trap-cctv-camera-toa-payoh-after-receiving-feedback-3514421
'Awaiting NParks to come rescue us': Bedok resident trapped after monitor lizard camps outside his flat
asiaone.com/singapore/awaiting-nparks-come-rescue-us-bedok-resident-trapped-after-monitor-lizard-camps-outside
Wild boars in Bukit Panjang: Man attacked in latest incident, 8 trapped since May
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/wild-boar-attack-man-bukit-panjang-stitches-trapped-3535881
Man fined for using his home as farm to breed a dog for commercial purposes: He arranged to have one of his pets artificially inseminated and one puppy from the ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/man-fined-for-using-his-home-as-farm-to-breed-dog-for-commercial-purposes
8 wild boars in Bukit Panjang trapped since May: Exclusion fencing has been installed to prevent wild boars from straying out of forested areas ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/8-wild-boars-in-bukit-panjang-trapped-since-may
Bukit Panjang wild boar attacks: More traps to be placed, fences extended after 2 injured
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/wild-boars-bukit-panjang-attack-residents-precautions-3541846
A clucking nuisance: Complaints grow as wild chickens become increasingly common in Singapore
straitstimes.com/singapore/a-clucking-nuisance-complaints-grow-as-wild-chickens-become-increasingly-common-in-singapore
When hiking, avoid going off trail and standing on logs for Instagram photos: NParks
straitstimes.com/singapore/when-hiking-avoid-going-off-trail-and-standing-on-logs-for-instagram-photos-nparks
New eco-pedestrian bridge to be built across Upper Bukit Timah Road by 2026: The bridge will connect Bukit Batok Nature Park with the Rail Corridor ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/ecological-bridge-wildlife-connectivity-upper-bukit-timah-3519831
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