New book: 'Birds In A Garden City'

This coffee table book features 156 bird species photographed in Singapore by Lianhe Zaobao chief photographer Lee Tiah Khee.

The book aims to promote an appreciation for a greener living environment through the art of photography, and to broaden the creative horizon of nature photographers. It also serves to raise awareness that our Garden City is home to many species of birds living in diverse habitats.

Saving Singapore's last best mangroves at Pulau Tekong

A never-before-attempted approach to coastal protection and restoration is being tried out by NParks to save possibly the last largest pristine stretch of mangroves in Singapore.

From the Straits Times. Click on image for larger view.

More than 1,000 mangrove trees on Pulau Tekong's north-eastern coastline are at risk from serious erosion due to boat traffic.

23 May (Sun): Raffles Museum Open House!

In celebration of International Museum Day, a wonderful range of activities have been organised especially for kids.
Enjoy guided tours, a 'touchy-feely' station, get souvenirs and more! This is a rare opportunity to visit the Museum on a weekend, so don't miss it!

Global Biodiversity Outlook: bleak but not too late yet

The report card on global biodiversity is out.

And the results are not good. But there is still hope.

IUCN features Singapore's rare mangrove tree!

Singapore's very own Bruguiera hainesii is featured in the IUCN's Species of the Day!
This photo was taken by Chua Jit Chern, who works with Dr John Yong, during a field trip with NParks officers when they discovered this globally rare mangrove tree in Singapore!