Singapore is home to a plethora of mammals, with the more well known ones being terrestrial mammals like macaques and wild boars. However, did you know that Singapore also harbours a small but substantial number of largely-aquatic mammals? These mammals that rely largely on water bodies for their lifestyle can be split into two categories…
Motherland Mammals: Water Edition Read More »
When you hear the term “non-native species”, what comes to your mind? For me, I think of a dangerous, aggressive, and foreign animal, one that displaces native biodiversity and damages the local ecosystem. However, do they deserve such a harsh reputation? Before we make any judgement, let’s address some terms we commonly see. Non-native species
What have Non-Native Species done to Singapore? Read More »
This article is Part 2 of a two-part series about the biodiversity of the intertidal zone. If you haven’t read the first part, click here to read it! In the first installment of our protagonist’s adventure, Harold the hermit crab was scuttling around before a large shadow loomed over him. What was it? Was he
Intertidal Tales: Harold the Hermit pt.2 Read More »
It is that time of the day again. The soft and sweet sounds of the waves flowing seaward permeate the air and thousands of creatures emerge as the shore is left uncovered by the blanket of seawater. Welcome to the intertidal zone – the part of the shore that is exposed twice daily when it
Intertidal Tales: Harold the Hermit pt.1 Read More »
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ Glossary Invertebrates: Animals without a backbone. Examples of marine invertebrates aside from corals are squids, snails, crabs and worms. Polyps: Tiny animals that collectively make up a coral. Symbiotic relationship: An interaction between two organisms in which both organisms benefit from each other’s actions. Symbiont: A member of a symbiotic relationship._____________________________________________________________________________________________ Many of us
When we mention fishing, most of us would imagine massive trawlers steaming across the high seas or vast stretches of drift nets purging our oceans of its resources. Or maybe this scene in Finding Nemo: But there’s a side to fishing in Singapore that largely goes unnoticed; a side that, if left unchecked, could have
Catch of the Day: Fish & Tips Read More »
The marine environment is home to some of the most incredible habitats on Earth: vibrant coral reefs, vast open oceans, mysterious deep-seas – awe-inspiring places that never fail to captivate our collective imagination. Today, however, we will be exploring another marine habitat that often falls under the radar… seagrass beds! At first glance, seagrass beds
That Class on Seagrass Read More »
The theme for World Wildlife Day 2021 is “Forests and Livelihoods: Sustaining People and Planet.” Very aptly titled, our forests are incredibly important to sustaining all life on Earth. From providing food, shelter, energy, and medicines for us humans (especially the many indigenous communities) to being home to many animals and plants that help maintain it,
Happy World Wildlife Day! Guest Starring: Our Favourite Animals Read More »
