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NParks CEO stepping down after 3 years, Botanic Gardens director to take over on June 1

Incumbent National Parks Board (NParks) CEO Hwang Yu-Ning  (left) will be succeeded by Dr Tan Puay Yok on June 1.
Incumbent National Parks Board (NParks) CEO Hwang Yu-Ning  (left) will be succeeded by Dr Tan Puay Yok on June 1.

Mature Khaya, sea apple trees being replaced around Singapore for safety reasons: NParks

Logs from felled Khaya trees along 170 Gangsa Road in Bukit Panjang on April 18, 2026. The trees were removed by the town council following advice from NParks.
Logs from felled Khaya trees along 170 Gangsa Road in Bukit Panjang on April 18, 2026. The trees were removed by the town council following advice from NParks.

Second of four peregrine falcon chicks in Singapore found dead

One of the four chicks by Singapore's only known pair of peregrine falcons at a vet check at the Centre for Wildlife Rehabilitation on April 8 after it was found on the ground.
One of the four chicks by Singapore's only known pair of peregrine falcons at a vet check at the Centre for Wildlife Rehabilitation on April 8 after it was found on the ground.

Forum: NParks continues to explore new measures to reduce wildlife-traffic incidents

Peregrine falcon nanny cam stops live streaming as chicks depart

A peregrine falcon chick fitted with a bluetooth tracker flying away from OCBC Centre on April 8, 2026. 

(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)
A peregrine falcon chick fitted with a bluetooth tracker flying away from OCBC Centre on April 8, 2026. 

(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)

Grounded peregrine falcon chick returns to the skies after vet check-up

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The peregrine falcon chick released at OCBC Centre on April 8, 2026. 

It was found on the ground yesterday. 

(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)
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The peregrine falcon chick released at OCBC Centre on April 8, 2026. 

It was found on the ground yesterday. 

(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)

Fines of up to $50,000 for errant vets under new law to support better animal health and welfare

In the last 20 years, the number of vets expanded more than five times to about 700 licensed vets at end-2025.
In the last 20 years, the number of vets expanded more than five times to about 700 licensed vets at end-2025.

One of Singapore’s peregrine falcon chicks found dead

CMG 0305 Yy / 郑智浩 / NParks and OCBC extend partnership to deepen understanding of Peregrine Falcons in Singapore with second record of falcon chicks hatched / 有两只成鸟,以及四只雏鸟
CMG 0305 Yy / 郑智浩 / NParks and OCBC extend partnership to deepen understanding of Peregrine Falcons in Singapore with second record of falcon chicks hatched / 有两只成鸟,以及四只雏鸟

Flap, flap: One of S’pore’s newest peregrine falcon chicks caught on camera taking flight

At about 8.19am on March 4, one of the falcon chicks can be seen flapping its wings, before briefly taking to the air as it flies off-camera.
At about 8.19am on March 4, one of the falcon chicks can be seen flapping its wings, before briefly taking to the air as it flies off-camera.

What can you do to help control the crow population?

Crows perching in the trees at Bulim Heavy Vehicle Park on April 2.
Crows perching in the trees at Bulim Heavy Vehicle Park on April 2.

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