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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.

How will Singapore’s crow shooting operations be conducted to ensure public safety?

Wildlife management contractors culling crows at Bulim Heavy Vehicle Park on April 2.
Wildlife management contractors culling crows at Bulim Heavy Vehicle Park on April 2.

NParks urges caution after recent crocodile sightings near Pulau Ubin

Signs warning members of the public about crocodile sightings have been put up around Pulau Ubin.
Signs warning members of the public about crocodile sightings have been put up around Pulau Ubin.

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.

Crow shooting operations to begin in 9 towns, starting with Yishun

Based on the authority’s latest population survey, the number of house crows was about 160,000 in 2024 – more than 20 times the population in 2016.
Based on the authority’s latest population survey, the number of house crows was about 160,000 in 2024 – more than 20 times the population in 2016.

Some dogs, cats from Animal Lovers League find new homes

Voices for Animals will take in cats from Animal Lovers League, which has been ordered to leave its premises at The Animal Lodge, on March 27.
Voices for Animals will take in cats from Animal Lovers League, which has been ordered to leave its premises at The Animal Lodge, on March 27.

Stray cat population rises in Sungei Kadut, Tuas despite nationwide sterilisation programme

Cat feeders take turns to feed the  cats left at Sunget Kadut, one of Singapore's oldest industrial estates, after businesses in the timber, furniture, construction and waste management industries moved out.
Cat feeders take turns to feed the  cats left at Sunget Kadut, one of Singapore's oldest industrial estates, after businesses in the timber, furniture, construction and waste management industries moved out.

Swinging into Singapore Garden Festival with record-setting floral display at Takashimaya Square

NParks probing case of two dogs allegedly transported in unsuitable conditions from pet daycare

Kreon was found panting heavily and unresponsive, lying on his stomach.
Kreon was found panting heavily and unresponsive, lying on his stomach.

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