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Bridging Communities Through Language: Launch of OWN’s Multilingual Wildlife Advisories
Empowering all to coexist with our wild neighbours through multilingual wildlife advisories!

Our Wild Neighbours
Jul 293 min read
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Wildlife Biosurveillance: Protecting Animal and Public Health in Singapore
Singapore, envisioned as a City in Nature, hosts a rich variety of wildlife that contributes to a healthy urban ecosystem. With humans and animals living in such close proximity, wildlife biosurveillance becomes vital for detecting disease threats and safeguarding public health. Through monitoring, early detection, and public participation, we can respond to zoonotic risks and promote coexistence. Together, we help protect biodiversity and ensure a healthier future for all.

National Parks Board
Jun 217 min read
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The Plight of Asian Koels in Singapore
Ever wondered what bird sings the "uwu uwu" song? It's the koel! Learn a little more about this intelligent bird in this short and sweet article by Kalai Vanan, CEO of ACRES.

Animal Concerns Research & Education Society
May 192 min read
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How to Manage a Shop beside a Nature Reserve
Is it possible run an animal hospice centre beside a nature park? Dr Angeline Yang from VetMobile shares how!

Guest Author
Feb 153 min read
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Burning a Python Alive: Can We Coexist With Snakes?
A python was burnt alive — not once, but thrice. We examine the fear of snakes and how to foster human-wildlife coexistence in Singapore.

Our Wild Neighbours
Nov 30, 20245 min read
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Wild Boars in Singapore’s Urban Ecosystem
Learn about the ecological roles of wild boars and how we can coexist with these large animals that share our island home.

National Parks Board
Oct 19, 20244 min read
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Celebrating Biodiversity at the Festival of Biodiversity: Singapore’s Biggest Biodiversity Festival
A celebration of flora and fauna, the Festival of Biodiversity featured over 25 booths from nature groups, schools and community partners.

National Parks Board
Aug 16, 20244 min read
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Unpacking the Psssychology Behind the Fear of Snakes
Do you think all snakes are slimy and venomous? That's far from the truth. Let's learn about these reptiles on World Snakes Day!

Mandai Nature
Jul 16, 20244 min read
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The Crocodile and I
It's World Crocodile Day! Photographer Bernard Seah shares his admiration for Singapore's largest reptile - the saltwater crocodile!

Our Wild Neighbours
Jun 17, 20244 min read
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OWN Turns Two!
OWN celebrates our campaign's 2nd anniversary this Earth Day! Thank you Mandai Nature, partners and volunteers for all your support!

Our Wild Neighbours
Apr 22, 20242 min read
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Beyond the Belfry: A Look into Bat Rescue and Coexistence Efforts
Happy Bat Appreciation Day! Let’s look beyond bats in the belfry by moving past the stereotypes & misconceptions associated with bats.

Animal Concerns Research & Education Society
Apr 17, 20244 min read
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Fostering Coexistence: Nurturing Wildlife Harmony at NUS
Learn how Ruth and her peers foster human-wildlife harmony with the long-tailed macaques and smooth-coated otters in NUS.

Guest Author
Mar 9, 20243 min read
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Give pangolins a brake!
It's World Pangolin Day! Singapore is home to the Sunda pangolin and it is our responsibility to protect these unique mammals.

Singapore Pangolin Working Group
Feb 17, 20244 min read
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City In Nature – Finding Solutions to Coexistence
Kerine Leong from NParks writes about the delicate balance of human-wildlife coexistence in our City in Nature.

National Parks Board
Jan 14, 20243 min read
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Human-wildlife Co-existence in Singapore and Wildlife Etiquette
Dr Adrian Loo developed a love for nature through the books and films he had read and watched in his growing years. Do you know any of them?

Guest Author
Dec 30, 20234 min read
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All The Things Macaques Are
Happy World Monkey Day! Let’s get down to monkey business!

Jane Goodall Institute Singapore
Dec 14, 20234 min read
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Monitor lizards — More than just F1 track crashers and sewer dwellers
Is that a Komodo dragon? Don't worry, there are no such lizards in Singapore but 3 of their cousins inhabit our island. Learn more!

Herpetological Society of Singapore
Nov 25, 20233 min read
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Cultivating a Heart for Nature through art
Heart for Nature, held in partnership between CNCS and OWN, marked a significant step toward fostering responsible interactions with nature

Guest Author
Nov 10, 20233 min read
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Ruminations on Wildlife Rescue, Rehabilitation and Release
Find out how members of the public and organisations such as Mandai Nature, ACRES and NParks work together to rescue wildlife in Singapore!

Mandai Nature
Oct 31, 20233 min read
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The Inherent Beauty in All Living Things
Find out what wildlife anthropologist, Kellie, learnt from her ethnographic study on the effects of animal charisma.

Guest Author
Sep 22, 20233 min read
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