Why You Should Not Visit The Marine Life Park At RWS

Sentosa South, Singapore May 2013 (This article is part of Merlion Wayfarer's series on Animal Welfare.) Merlion Wayfarer was at Sentosa when she spotted the dolphins at the RWS Marine Life Park.  These two pictures taken were of different pools. Both pools had floors stained with algae growth. For each pool, there were several dolphins crammed into a space not much bigger than a volleyball court. In the second photo, two of...

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Tampines Eco Green - Among Green Grass

Tampines Eco Green East, Singapore May 2013 Tampines Eco Green is a haven for biodiversity, with a multitude of natural habitats - open grasslands, freshwater wetlands and secondary rainforest. Naturally, among green grass, finds abound. Contained within the nutrient-rich ponds, water snails thrive... Clutches of bright pink apple snail eggs can be seen... (More about Apple Snails in "What Is An Apple Snail?")  The apex...

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Mud Facials & Oil Baths For The Skippers

Pasir Ris Park East, Singapore March 2013 Merlion Wayfarer was at the mangroves at Pasir Ris Park one afternoon. Being mid-tide, this was the trip when she saw the most number of mudskippers! Skippers swimming to stay slim... Skippers having a mud facial... Skippers hiding in the shade for fear that they will grow more spots... Skippers paddling to learn how to swim like a fish...     Skippers having an oil bath...  ...

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