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Wildlife conservation

Singapore Zoo’s first Sri Lankan leopard cubs make their public debut

The two males and one female are first Sri Lankan leopard cubs to be born at the Singapore Zoo.
The two males and one female are first Sri Lankan leopard cubs to be born at the Singapore Zoo.

Forum: Develop road mortality framework to protect wildlife

Capy birthday: Celebrations for Mandai’s new capybara pup kick off at River Wonders on April 3

Six winners of a capybara-themed social media contest will score an up-close interactive experience with the creatures.
Six winners of a capybara-themed social media contest will score an up-close interactive experience with the creatures.

40 new migratory species win international protection: UN body

The snowy owl is among the 40 new species listed for international protection.
The snowy owl is among the 40 new species listed for international protection.

Singapore authorities seize largest cargo of scales from over 2,200 Asian pangolins

Smugglers had disguised the sea cargo in a lorry en route from Indonesia to Cambodia as dried fish skin.
Smugglers had disguised the sea cargo in a lorry en route from Indonesia to Cambodia as dried fish skin.

Critically endangered pangolin born at Mandai Wildlife Reserve, the first in 10 years

The newborn pup with its mother Gumby, one of four Sunda pangolins at Night Safari, at 17 days
old. Young pangolins, also referred to as pangopups, often ride on their mothers’ tails to stay close as they move around.
The newborn pup with its mother Gumby, one of four Sunda pangolins at Night Safari, at 17 days
old. Young pangolins, also referred to as pangopups, often ride on their mothers’ tails to stay close as they move around.

One of two capybaras born in Mandai Wildlife Reserve has died

Two capybara babies – the first in 10 years – were born at the Mandai Wildlife Reserve on Jan 4.
Two capybara babies – the first in 10 years – were born at the Mandai Wildlife Reserve on Jan 4.

16 arrested in Indonesia’s Riau over alleged killings of critically endangered Sumatran elephants

Police officers on Feb 5 examine the scene where the carcass of a Sumatran elephant was found in a forest concession area of PT Riau Andalan Pulp and Paper.
Police officers on Feb 5 examine the scene where the carcass of a Sumatran elephant was found in a forest concession area of PT Riau Andalan Pulp and Paper.

News analysis

As nature awareness grows, S’pore can rethink its approach to developing green spaces

A bus depot under construction in Serangoon River forest on Jan 5.
A bus depot under construction in Serangoon River forest on Jan 5.

Breakthrough for Indonesian scientists studying migration paths of pygmy blue whales

lcwhale23 - Researchers piloting a drone carrying a satellite tag during their Marine Migratory Species Expedition in 2025.
Credit: HO/Doc.Konservasi Indonesia
lcwhale23 - Researchers piloting a drone carrying a satellite tag during their Marine Migratory Species Expedition in 2025.
Credit: HO/Doc.Konservasi Indonesia

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.