Growing up to 14 cm, the Black-backed Dwarf Kingfisher (Ceyx erithacus) is a petite predator that can dive into deep waters at top speeds to catch its prey. With two foveae in its eyes like other birds of prey, it can accurately pinpoint its prey and mitigate light refraction when entering the water.

One of the smallest kingfishers in Singapore, this rare and colourful visitor can be spotted between September and March! 🌈

Introduction to Growing Orchids

Love orchids? Find out more about orchids and how to grow them in this workshop! You will also get to take home an orchid plant to start your gardening journey. 🪴

🗓️: Sat, 6 Apr 2024
⏰: 10am – 12pm
📍: Singapore Botanic Gardens, Centre for Education and Outreach
🔗: Register (limited slots and fees apply) at https://go.gov.sg/orchids-6apr

The Singapore Garden Festival (SGF) Prelude is happening now at Takashimaya Square B2 from 14 to 17 March!

Join in the event highlights with stunning Ikebana displays, an exciting stage programme, and a MarketPlace for gardening retail. 🌷🎭🛍️

Looking forward to SGF at Suntec Singapore in August? Enjoy a 20% discount when you purchase your tickets ONLY at the Prelude event, so come on down to Takashimaya Square B2 for this exclusive offer. 🤩🎟

Singapore Garden Festival Prelude
🗓️: Thurs-Sun, 14-17 Mar
📍: Takashimaya Square B2
🔗: https://go.gov.sg/sgf-prelude

The Singapore Garden Festival will take place from 3 to 11 August at Suntec Singapore. Stay updated on the latest info at https://sgf.nparks.gov.sg

Love floral arrangements? As part of the Singapore Garden Festival (SGF) Prelude, the Floral Fiesta competition is taking place LIVE at Takashimaya Square B2 from 10.30am to 7pm today! Catch the 24 participants in action as they create captivating floral arrangements. 💐

Looking forward to SGF at Suntec Singapore in August? Enjoy a 20% discount when you purchase your tickets ONLY at the Prelude event, so come on down to Takashimaya Square B2 for this exclusive offer. 🤩🎟

Singapore Garden Festival Prelude
🗓️: Thurs-Sun, 14-17 Mar
📍: Takashimaya Square B2 
🔗: https://go.gov.sg/sgf-prelude

The Singapore Garden Festival will take place from 3 to 11 August at Suntec Singapore. Stay updated on the latest info at https://sgf.nparks.gov.sg

Have a bustling weekend at the Singapore Garden Festival (SGF) Prelude with stunning Ikebana and orchid displays, an exciting stage programme, and the popular MarketPlace! 🌷🎭🛍️

Psst – don’t forget to drop by the SGF Prelude to enjoy a 20% discount for tickets to the Singapore Garden Festival that will be happening at Suntec Singapore in August. 🎟

Singapore Garden Festival Prelude
🗓️: Thurs-Sun, 14-17 Mar
📍: Takashimaya Square B2
🔗: https://go.gov.sg/sgf-prelude

The Singapore Garden Festival will take place from 3 to 11 August at Suntec Singapore. Stay updated on the latest info at https://sgf.nparks.gov.sg as well as the SGGardenFest Facebook page!

Wondering how nature conservation works in Singapore, or which birds people fly in from all over the world for a chance to see? 😲

Our brand new NParks podcast, That’s Wild, brings together guests from the nature community and our fellow NParks colleagues to chat about what they love best – the wild and wonderful world of biodiversity, and how we are conserving the local flora and fauna here in Singapore, our City in Nature. 🌳✨

Tune in to hear their conversations (and discover some wild facts) at:
🎧 Spotify: go.gov.sg/thatswildspotify
🎧 Apple Podcasts: go.gov.sg/thatswildapplepodcasts
🎧 NParksSG YouTube: go.gov.sg/thatswildyoutube

For more info on the podcast, visit go.gov.sg/thatswildpodcast

Poor breeding or physical build can often lead to pain and discomfort, in turn causing issues in dogs’ movement and behaviour.

As part of the Science Behind Animal Behaviour series organised by the Animal & Veterinary Service (AVS), join us in the upcoming webinar where Professor Daniel Mills will delve into the various types of pain and their impact on dog behaviour. He will also share on the new research avenues he is pursuing to help improve the assessment of pain in dogs.

AVS Webinar: How Pain Affects Behaviour in Dogs
📅: Sat, 13 Apr 2024
⏰: 4pm – 5.30pm
📍: Online via Zoom
🔗: Sign up at go.gov.sg/painbehaviourapr2024
📚: CPE (1 point)

It’s the International Day of Forests! 🌳

Learn about the different types of greenery in our little island, and how this affects our conservation approach to transform Singapore into a City in Nature.

Check out our NParksSG YouTube channel for the full video at https://go.gov.sg/shadesofgreen

#DidYouKnow NParks has a K9 unit? 🐕‍🦺 These specially trained dogs help to combat wildlife smuggling, thereby safeguarding Singapore’s biosecurity, and contributing to global efforts to protect endangered wildlife species.

Join Ollie, an energetic Springer Spaniel in the NParks K9 unit, and its handler Edwin, for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at how they combat illegal wildlife trade together!

Watch the full video here: https://go.gov.sg/nparks-k9-video

Come explore the new Eastern Corridor – an 18 km route between Pasir Ris Park and East Coast Park! With various nature-based recreational experiences and scenic views, it may just be your next route to conquer. 😉🏃🏻‍♀️🚴🏻‍♂️

For more exciting nature-related content, visit NParksSG TikTok! 🌳

Enjoyed the recent Singapore Garden Festival Prelude? 🌺

Look forward to more exciting programmes and floral displays at the Singapore Garden Festival (SGF) in August! Grab your tickets to SGF that will be held at Suntec Singapore from 3 to 11 August 2024. See you there! 🤩

🎟: https://sgf.nparks.gov.sg/tickets/

Working from home is great, but if you’re a cat owner, some distractions may appear with your furball’s inquisitive and social nature! 🐱 Your cat may want to be noticed or perceive your concentration as a need for company.

To help manage this behaviour, plan playtime for your cat outside of work hours so that they can burn off energy. Consider making a cosy area filled with engaging toys for your cat, and strike a balance between work and personal time to reduce disruptions. 😊

For more interesting facts, check out our AnimalbuzzSG Facebook page!

Joke’s on you! 😜 Mousedeer are neither mouse nor deer, but a group of hoofed mammals under the family Tragulidae.

Often featured in Malay folklore and portrayed as witty animals that outsmart more dangerous animals, the Lesser Mousedeer (Tragulus kanchil) is a shy and elusive mammal that feeds on leaves and shoots in mature forests. Unlike deer, they do not have antlers, but males have more prominent canines to defend themselves and challenge other males. Happy April Fool’s! 😉

📸: Max Khoo