The Return Of The Green Lizard

Central Catchment Nature Reserve North, Singapore January 2014 Our native green-crested lizard had been effectively replaced by the changeable lizard. The changeable lizard was introduced in the 1980s into Singapore from Northern Malaysia or Thailand. This is a saddening example of how an introduced species can affect the fragile ecosystem and in some cases, causes extinction to the delicate native species. It's good to see this native species...

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The Spiders Of Labour Day

Punggol Waterway North East, Singapore 01 May 2014 Labour Day was a day for spiders... Oxyopidae (Lynx Spiders) The family name, Oxyopidae, is derived from the Greek meaning sharp sighted with the colloquial name (lynx) refers to the catlike manner of prey capture. They are diurnal (active during the day) and arboreal (living on plants and trees) spiders usually found on shrubs, grasses and trees. Oxyopids range from small to large spiders...

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Tulipmania - Bringing A Mini Holland To Singapore

Gardens By The Bay Marina Bay South, Singapore April 2014 Singapore’s largest popular tulip display - Tulipmania - is back at the Flower Dome at Gardens by the Bay from 14 April to 4 May 2014. “Gardens by the Bay is proud to announce the second installation of Tulipmania  following last year’s success. We are delighted to have KLM Royal Dutch Airlines on board again to bring a slice of their heritage to our Gardens - with...

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