This slow loris, a venomous primate, was spotted on 15 October 2021 in a Singapore nature reserve. As the creature is critically endangered, BESGroup is withholding the location where this was filmed. Nyctecebus coucang is a nocturnal omnivore. It feeds … Continued
Phasmids are nocturnal insects which have incomplete metamorphosis and moult a few times in their life time. The insects are plant feeders. They have poor eyesight and hearing and males detect the presence of receptive females through pheromones released by … Continued
Dr. Jean Ho’s video was recorded this morning from her residence. She had earlier recorded the haunting call but only now was the call identified. The video was sent to field ornithologist Wang Luan Keng who identified the call as … Continued
A Tanimbar Corella (Cacatua goffini) was caught on video in a 20m tall Starfruit Tree (Averrhoa carambola). As there were no close-up images of the corella, what it was doing there cannot be confirmed. Was it eating the leaves or … Continued
“While strolling along a secluded mangrove boardwalk, a female suddenly caught my eye (as they sometimes do). “I cautiously zoomed in on her (with my camera) and verified that she was a Laced Woodpecker (Picus vittatus) engaged in excavating a … Continued
“Whenever we explore the back mangroves in Singapore or around Southeast Asia, one is almost certain to come across mud lobster mounds of various sizes, at multiple stages of development (above, below). “However, encounters with the actual mud lobster (Thalassina … Continued
Jkai Chan’s video of a White-throated Kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis) mobbing a large Malayan Water Monitor (Varanus salvator) shows to what extent the kingfisher will do to defend its active nest. We can only guess that the kingfisher must be nesting … Continued
Jui Ng resides in an apartment sited on the hill top in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia. His unit is on the 26th floor of the apartment building. At times the apartment experiences strong winds that disrupted his furniture. Despite the … Continued
“A dream come true to see two Common Kingfishers (Alcedo atthis) together,” wrote Ang Siew Siew. “They seemed to take turns to bob their heads up and down. Or were they simply playing a game of copycat? For two hours, … Continued
Plantain Squirrels (Callosciurus notatus) are common in Singapore’s urban gardens, feeding on flower nectar, fruits, figs, palm shoots and even birdlings. When danger lurks, as when a Reticulated Python is nearby, it gives out its characteristic call LINK. This squirrel, … Continued
