Singapore Wildlife Archives - Singapore Geographic https://www.singaporegeographic.com/tag/singapore-wildlife Singapore Biodiversity, List of Wild Animals, Insect, Nature Article that has been recorded in Singapore. Sat, 22 Oct 2022 13:18:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 135464637 Greater Mouse-Deer https://www.singaporegeographic.com/wild-animals/greater-mouse-deer?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=greater-mouse-deer https://www.singaporegeographic.com/wild-animals/greater-mouse-deer#respond Sat, 22 Oct 2022 02:38:46 +0000 https://www.singaporegeographic.com/?p=7420 The greater mouse-deer, greater Malay chevrotain, or napu is a species of even-toed ungulate in the family Tragulidae found in Sumatra, Borneo, and smaller Malaysian and Indonesian islands, and in southern Myanmar, southern Thailand, and peninsular Malaysia. Wikipedia Location: Pulau Ubin – October 2022 Photos were taken during a night walk with Singapore WildCat Action Group […]

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]]> The greater mouse-deer, greater Malay chevrotain, or napu is a species of even-toed ungulate in the family Tragulidae found in Sumatra, Borneo, and smaller Malaysian and Indonesian islands, and in southern Myanmar, southern Thailand, and peninsular Malaysia. Wikipedia

Location: Pulau Ubin – October 2022

Photos were taken during a night walk with Singapore WildCat Action Group (SWAG)

Thanks to Gloria Seow, Vilma D’Rozario for the night walk

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]]> https://www.singaporegeographic.com/wild-animals/greater-mouse-deer/feed 0 7420 Common Treeshrew https://www.singaporegeographic.com/wild-animals/common-treeshrew?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=common-treeshrew https://www.singaporegeographic.com/wild-animals/common-treeshrew#respond Sat, 11 Jun 2022 11:37:14 +0000 https://www.singaporegeographic.com/?p=7089 The common treeshrew is a small mammal in the treeshrew family Tupaiidae, and is native to Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia. It has been listed as Least Concern by IUCN as it remains common and displays some adaptability to ongoing habitat loss. Wikipedia Location: Bukit Timah Nature Reserve – June 2022

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]]> The common treeshrew is a small mammal in the treeshrew family Tupaiidae, and is native to Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia. It has been listed as Least Concern by IUCN as it remains common and displays some adaptability to ongoing habitat loss. Wikipedia

Location: Bukit Timah Nature Reserve – June 2022

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]]> https://www.singaporegeographic.com/wild-animals/common-treeshrew/feed 0 7089 Slender squirrel https://www.singaporegeographic.com/wild-animals/slender-squirrel?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=slender-squirrel https://www.singaporegeographic.com/wild-animals/slender-squirrel#respond Wed, 30 Dec 2020 08:03:31 +0000 https://www.singaporegeographic.com/?p=2413 The slender squirrel is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae. It is arboreal and found in Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand. The body is brown on the upper parts and light grey on the underparts. The body measures about 13–16 cm, with a slightly shorter slender tail. Wikipedia Scientific name: Sundasciurus tenuis Spotted at […]

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]]> The slender squirrel is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae. It is arboreal and found in Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand. The body is brown on the upper parts and light grey on the underparts. The body measures about 13–16 cm, with a slightly shorter slender tail. Wikipedia

Scientific name: Sundasciurus tenuis

Spotted at Central Catchment Area

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]]> https://www.singaporegeographic.com/wild-animals/slender-squirrel/feed 0 2413 Mudskipper https://www.singaporegeographic.com/wild-animals/mudskipper?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mudskipper https://www.singaporegeographic.com/wild-animals/mudskipper#respond Thu, 15 Oct 2020 01:53:17 +0000 https://www.singaporegeographic.com/?p=1173 Mudskippers ( Oxudercinae ) are amphibious fish. They are of the family Oxudercidae and the subfamily Oxudercinae. There are 32 living species of mudskipper. Wikipedia Easily spotted at Sungei Buloh

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]]> Mudskippers ( Oxudercinae ) are amphibious fish. They are of the family Oxudercidae and the subfamily Oxudercinae. There are 32 living species of mudskipper. Wikipedia

Easily spotted at Sungei Buloh

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]]> https://www.singaporegeographic.com/wild-animals/mudskipper/feed 0 1173 Monitor Lizard https://www.singaporegeographic.com/wild-animals/monitor-lizard?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=monitor-lizard https://www.singaporegeographic.com/wild-animals/monitor-lizard#respond Thu, 15 Oct 2020 00:49:13 +0000 https://www.singaporegeographic.com/?p=1164 Monitor lizards are large lizards in the genus Varanus. They are native to Africa, Asia, and Oceania, but are now found also in the Americas as an invasive species. About 80 species are recognized. Monitor lizards have long necks, powerful tails and claws, and well-developed limbs. Wikipedia

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]]> Monitor lizards are large lizards in the genus Varanus. They are native to Africa, Asia, and Oceania, but are now found also in the Americas as an invasive species. About 80 species are recognized. Monitor lizards have long necks, powerful tails and claws, and well-developed limbs. Wikipedia

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