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2022-05-17 12:40:07 Festival of Biodiversity 2022

Found it hard to tell them apart? Well, that may be because there are more than 30 species of sea stars in Singapore’s waters!

These sea stars are intricate animals with thin tissue around their feet to help them breathe in the water; if they are lifted from the water for long periods of time, they will suffocate. If you're at our intertidal zones, be sure to tread carefully and refrain from touching, collecting and trampling on the animals found there. Remember to take nothing but photos, and leave nothing but footprints!

Discover more about our island’s rich biodiversity and exciting marine habitats at this year’s Festival of Biodiversity on 21 and 22 May, with many exciting online and onsite activities!

: 21 and 22 May
: Botany Centre @ Singapore Botanic Gardens
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2022-05-17 12:33:45 Open / Comment

2022-05-17 12:31:07 : Cheo Pei Rong Open / Comment

2022-05-16 08:00:59 Keeping a low profile today? So is the Thorny Bush Frog (Theloderma horridum)!

Rarely spotted in Singapore – not hard to see why – they are known to mostly reside in Bukit Timah Nature Reserve.

These masters of camouflage have warty skin that is mottled brown and grey, making them incredibly hard to spot when on tree barks!

: Alex Figueroa Open / Comment

2022-05-14 04:01:10 Ever wondered what’s the difference between mangrove swamps and freshwater swamp forests? Or what freshwater swamp forests even are?

Find out in this virtual tour of Singapore’s Freshwater swamp forests. As one of the rarest ecosystems in Singapore, only a few patches remain, with the largest in Nee Soon Swamp Forest being only half a square kilometer in size. Don’t miss out on your chance to learn about this ecological gem of a habitat!

For more virtual tours, head over to our NParksSG YouTube channel! Open / Comment

2022-05-12 12:05:06 Open / Comment

2022-05-12 12:00:38 Have you seen these distinctive arrow-shaped leaves before? These leaves belong to the native Keladi Rimau (Alocasia longiloba) and look dark green from above but have a light green or purple underside!

A member of the family of aroids (Araceae), they are often grown as indoor ornamental plants for these attractive arrow-shaped leaves and tolerance for shaded conditions. In the wild, they are found in rainforests, swamp forests as well as along cliffs and riverbanks. Look out for them the next time you go on a walk. Open / Comment

2022-05-11 13:00:13 Gardeners’ Day Out

Have you caught wind of our next Gardeners’ Day Out (GDO) in May? There are lots of activities to keep your hands busy!

From the comfort of your home, embark on a therapeutic session by making your own wind chime with seashells.

Or sign up for gardening workshops over at HortPark where you can get tips on growing edibles in small spaces or learn how to make an upcycled planter.

: Saturday, 21 May 2022
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2022-05-10 13:10:11 Festival of Biodiversity 2022 - OneMillionTrees Webinar

#DidYouKnow that epiphytes are non-parasitic aerial plants that grow on other plants and do not have roots in the ground?

Our majestic trees provide homes for a rich diversity of native epiphytic plants, including delicate orchids, fascinating ferns and sprawling hoyas!

Join our colleagues Mark Choo and Dr Michele Rodda in this Festival of Biodiversity edition of our OneMillionTrees webinar, as they reveal the amazing world of epiphytes thriving just above our eyes!

Register here to participate on Zoom or watch the livestream on NParksSG YouTube.

Living the High Life: Epiphytes in Our Midst
: Saturday, 21 May 2022
: 3pm – 4pm
: Live on Zoom and NParksSG Youtube
: https://fob.nparks.gov.sg

: Dr Yam Tim Wing Open / Comment

2022-05-10 13:01:32 Open / Comment