NParks Buzz

2022-05-09 07:10:21 The Painted Jezebel (Delias hyparete) is known for its distinctive coloration, with the white upper half contrasting with the bright yellow and red lower half of the hindwing! Doesn’t it look like it was painted on? Open / Comment

2022-05-09 07:01:17 : Jason Yong Open / Comment

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2022-05-08 04:01:55 Festival of Biodiversity 2022

The 11th edition of the Festival of Biodiversity will be happening on 21 and 22 May, with exciting online and onsite activities for all! This includes webinars, walking tours, exhibition booths and more, where you can learn more about Singapore’s rich biodiversity.

Find out more and register for these activities here!

: 21 and 22 May
: Online and onsite at Botany Centre @ Singapore Botanic Gardens Open / Comment

2022-05-07 04:01:23 Spend a peaceful day in nature with your loved ones at Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park! One of the largest urban parks in Singapore, it has sprawling open lawns along the river and is a biodiversity haven.

Here, you can find trees such as the towering Tembusu (Fagraea fragrans) and the beautiful Trumpet Tree (Tabebuia rosea). Spot animals such as the Peacock Pansy Butterfly (Junonia almana) at the Butterfly Habitat, and the Purple Heron (Ardea purpurea) along the riverbanks.

Wondering what else there is to look out for at this park? Tap here to learn more about the history and facilities at the park!

: Ian Cham Open / Comment

2022-05-05 08:00:11 Durian lovers – have you seen this red durian before?

With its scarlet red husk and glossy black seeds with a bright orange aril, it’s hard to believe this exotic-looking fruit is from a plant native to Singapore! The Squirrel Durian (Durio griffithii) is unfortunately inedible to humans and is naturally dispersed by small mammals and birds. The tree can grow up to 18m tall and bears pale yellow-white flowers that turn orange.

Interested to find out more about other types of durians? Stop by the The King of Fruits: Ethnobotany and Diversity of the Durians exhibition at the Singapore Botanic Gardens before it ends on 29 May!

: Until 29 May
: Centre for Ethnobotany @ Singapore Botanic Gardens

: Cerlin Ng Open / Comment

2022-05-04 05:00:49 AVS Science behind Animal Behaviour Series: Canine Ethology 

Don’t miss the livestream of the first part of our AVS’ free webinar series tonight at 8pm on NParksSG YouTube!

Catch Dr. Kristina Spaulding, a Certified Applied Animal Behaviourist from the United States, as she brings you through the natural behaviour of dogs to understand their needs, especially for stray dogs transitioning to pets. Find out how to identify and reduce stress in pet dogs and ask away if you have any questions on pet dog care, during the live Q&A!

Getting to Know Stray Dogs 
 Wednesday, 4 May 2022

Improving Quality of Life in Pet Dogs
Thursday, 5 May 2022

: 8pm – 9.30pm Open / Comment

2022-05-03 04:00:52 Festival of Biodiversity 2022

Discover our island’s rich biodiversity and exciting marine habitats in our special edition of NParks Spotlight!

Explore Singapore’s marine natural heritage with Iffah Iesa, who started her journey as a volunteer for NParks’ Comprehensive Marine Biodiversity Survey. She will share about the biodiversity in our seas and her love for medusozoans (jellyfishes).

Intertidal enthusiasts can also hear from Loh Kok Sheng, with over 15 years of experience surveying Singapore’s shores, who will be sharing tips on how to best enjoy and appreciate our shores.

NParks Spotlight: Exploring Singapore’s Shores
: Sunday, 22 May 2022
: 3pm – 4pm
: Live on Zoom and NParksSG YouTube
: Sign up here

Also, hear how Kranji Secondary school's Green Ambassadors designed their own biodiversity trails to raise awareness on local flora and fauna!

Green Up @ Kranji Sec – Empowering our Designers
: Saturday, 28 May 2022
: 10am – 11am
: Zoom session
: Sign up here Open / Comment

2022-05-02 04:10:04 Those of you who guessed it was a male Fiddler Crab (Gelasimus sp.), you’re correct! Only males have an enlarged claw, whereas females have two equal-sized small ones.

The male Fiddler Crab favours different “hands” for different purposes. The larger claw is used for courtship and fighting, while the smaller claw has a spoon shaped tip that is used for feeding! Open / Comment

2022-05-02 04:01:02 Open / Comment