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2022-01-03 08:10:08 One of the few marine spider species in the world, the Reef Spider (Desis martensi) can be found amongst the intertidal coral reefs, in places such as Labrador Nature Reserve and the Southern Islands.

At high tide, this spider survives underwater by sealing holes in corals or rocks with silk to create air pockets. It comes out during low tide to feed on isopods (sea cockroaches) and amphipods (sandhoppers).

: Jonathan Tan Open / Comment

2022-01-03 08:01:22 Open / Comment

2022-01-01 08:00:29 How about starting the new year by exploring the Singapore Botanic Gardens? Check out the Tropical Montane Orchidetum nestled within the National Orchid Garden and explore the wide variety of orchids and other flora found here.

Check out more videos of green spaces on our NParksSG TikTok channel! Open / Comment

2021-12-30 08:10:09 Gardening with Edibles Live

We’re gearing up for the second season of Gardening with Edibles LIVE sessions, coming to you in 2022!

This time, our gardening experts will tackle your burning questions on growing leafy vegetables. Ask away here and our experts will tackle them in our next Facebook Live session!

Gardening with Edibles Facebook Live
: Saturday, 15 January 2022
: 9.30am – 10.15am
: Live on NParks Facebook

Gardening with Edibles Instagram Live
: Thursday, 20 January 2022
: 8.00pm – 8.30pm
: Live on NParks Instagram

: Joshua Kon Open / Comment

2021-12-30 08:01:56 Open / Comment

2021-12-29 08:01:56 Ever noticed how cats love boxes?

Cats get comfort and security from enclosed spaces, allowing them to observe without being seen. Cardboard boxes are great insulators, so cats tend to gravitate towards them for warmth!

Find out more interesting facts about pets on AnimalBuzzSG! Open / Comment

2021-12-27 08:00:35 The Black-naped Tern (Sterna sumatrana) is a resident seabird that can be found throughout Singapore’s waters.

These birds truly live life on the edge, as they lay a single egg on remote rocky outcrops with barely any nesting material!

As Singapore’s only regularly nesting seabird, the Black-naped Tern was also featured on our $1 “Bird Series” currency notes between 1976 and 1984.

: Ang Teck Leng Open / Comment

2021-12-25 08:10:09 Our native Sea Holly (Acanthus ebracteatus) occurs locally in Singapore’s mangrove forests. It has spiky toothed leaves that resemble those of the Common Holly (Ilex aquifolium)!

Apart from its striking foliage, the Sea Holly has white flowers that grow vertically in the form of a spike.

: JWH Yong Open / Comment

2021-12-25 08:01:21 Open / Comment

2021-12-23 08:10:06 NParks City in Nature Webinar Series – The Science Behind Our City in Nature

Want to learn more about the science and technology in our various areas of work, such as our conservation, greening, and wildlife management efforts?

Sign up here for our upcoming City in Nature webinar series, hosted by our colleagues Gervais Lee and Dillen Ng!

: Saturday, 15 January 2022
: 10.30am – 11.30am
: Live on Zoom and NParksSG YouTube Open / Comment