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2021-08-28 04:07:58 [NParks Webinar Series: Human-wildlife Encounters – Small Mammals in Our City in Nature]

Good morning! Don’t forget to tune in to our webinar as members of the Urban Wildlife Working Group share their insights on small mammals such as civets and bats in our City in Nature.

: Today, 28 August 2021
: 10 am – 11 am
: Watch the livestream on NParksSG YouTube

: Max Khoo Open / Comment

2021-08-27 08:00:01 [Science behind Animal Behaviour Series: Shelter Dog Behaviour]

Don’t miss the Animal & Veterinary Service’s two-day free webinar series if you’re keen to find out how we can improve shelter dog care and help them learn how to become great pets!

Join Trish McMillan, who holds a Master of Science degree in animal behaviour, as she reviews the science behind behaviour assessments and how it can guide decisions to achieve the most ethical outcome for shelter dogs.

Find out more and sign up for the sessions or watch the livestream of the webinars on the NParksSG YouTube channel.

Science behind Animal Behaviour Series: Behaviour Assessments in Shelters
: Wednesday, 8 Sep 2021
: 8.00pm – 9.30pm

Science behind Animal Behaviour Series: Post-adoption Support for Shelter Dogs
: Thursday, 9 Sep 2021
: 8.00pm – 9.00pm Open / Comment

2021-08-26 08:00:00 The vibrant wings of the Common Bluebottle (Graphium sarpedon luctatius) are not just for show, they are also important for visual communication!

This fast and agile butterfly can detect small colour variations on the wings of fellow butterflies to differentiate between potential mates and other rivals.

: Cai Yixiong Open / Comment

2021-08-25 08:10:02 This monitor is watching you! The Clouded Monitor (Varanus nebulosus) gets its name from its skin which is densely covered with yellow spots. Its nostrils are positioned between the eyes and snout.

On the other hand, the Malayan Water Monitor (Varanus salvator) has no spots on its skin and its nostrils are located close to the snout.

Now you know! Open / Comment

2021-08-25 08:00:06 : Noel Thomas Open / Comment

2021-08-23 08:00:01 It’s not that your hamster is constantly hungry! Hamsters chew on hard items to help wear down their teeth and prevent boredom.

You can provide your hamsters with paper towel tubes or wooden treats! Do ensure that the cardboard is free from chemical adhesives like glue and wax, and that the paper is not plastic, glossy, or dyed.

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

2021-08-21 08:00:07 Have you seen our interactive TikTok video? Sit back, relax, and tilt your phone in 3… 2… 1… whoa!

What a fascinating look at the fauna in our City in Nature! Open / Comment

2021-08-21 04:00:02 [Gardeners’ Day Out – Facebook Live]

Good morning! Remember to tune in later to find out about our native pollinators and plants that you can grow in your garden to attract them!

Watch the Facebook Live session on NParksBuzz.

: Today, 21 August 2021
: 10.00 am – 10.45 am
: Find out more about Gardeners’ Day Out here Open / Comment