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Mammal sightings in Singapore

on 3rd June 2019

The earlier sightings of the Lesser Mousedeer (Tragulus kanchil) LINK 1 and LINK 2 caused much excitement among nature-loving Singaporeans as this animal is critically endangered.

Wild Boar.

Another large resident mammal that is becoming very common is the Wild Boar (Sus scrofa). They are found in groups around forest areas, scrublands and mangroves. Once thought to be locally extinct, it was repopulated by individuals swimming across the Johor Straits from Malaysia (Baker & Lim, 2008).

Slender Squirrel.

The Slender Squirrel (Sundascirus tenuis) can be seen among trees in the Central Catchment Nature Reserve. Occasionally it strays into parks and the Singapore Botanical Gardens.

Common Treeshrew.

The Common Treeshrew (Tupaia glis) is easily recognised by its long and tapering muzzle. Confined to forests and the surrounding scrubs and parks, it is usually seen on the ground foraging.

Other mammal sightings in Singapore include the Malayan Colugo (Cynocephalus variegates); Plantain Squirrel (Callosciurus notatus singapurensis); Long-tailed Macaque (Macaca fascicularis); Malayan Scaly Anteater (Manis javanica); Smooth Otter (Lutrogale perspicillata); Whiskered Myotis Bat (Myotis muricola); and Common Fruit Bat (Cynopterus brachyotis).

Ong Ei Leen
Singapore
26th May 2019

Reference:
Baker, N. & K. Lim (eds.). 2008. Wild animals of Singapore: A photographic guide to mammals, reptiles, amphibians and freshwater fishes. Vertebrate Study Group, Nature Society (Singapore). 180 pp.

This post is a cooperative effort between Birds, Insects N Creatures Of Asia and BESG to bring the study of birds and their behaviour through photography and videography to a wider audience.

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YC Wee

Dr Wee played a significant role as a green advocate in Singapore through his extensive involvement in various organizations and committees: as Secretary and Chairman for the Malayan Nature Society (Singapore Branch), and with the Nature Society (Singapore) as founding President (1978-1995). He has also served in the Nature Reserve Board (1987-1989), Nature Reserves Committee (1990-1996), National Council on the Environment/Singapore Environment Council (1992-1996), Work-Group on Nature Conservation (1992) and Inter-Varsity Council on the Environment (1995-1997). He is Patron of the Singapore Gardening Society and was appointed Honorary Museum Associate of the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum (LKCNHM) in 2012. In 2005, Dr Wee started the Bird Ecology Study Group. With more than 6,000 entries, the website has become a valuable resource consulted by students, birdwatchers and researchers locally and internationally. The views and opinions expressed in this article are his own, and do not represent those of LKCNHM, the National University of Singapore or its affiliated institutions.

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