Sivasothi aka Otterman
@sivasothi.bsky.social
š¤ 38
š„ 37
š 20
Nature in Singapore | Tertiary Education | Human-Wildlife Coexistence | One Million Trees šøš¬
Join @nustoddycats on Sat 15th Nov 2025: 8.00am for our last planting session in NUS for the year, before the monsoon. Register at
tinyurl.com/omt-15nov2025
We are adding trees on the slope facing the sports field, between the older trees which were planted ~2012 after LKYās suggestion.
loading . . .
Reforesting Kent Ridge with NUS Toddycats! (15 Nov 2025)
Join NUS Toddycats and friends to plant carefully selected native forest trees within our Kent Ridge campus
https://tinyurl.com/omt-15nov2025
about 2 months ago
0
0
0
This August, we have four tree-planting dates in celebration of National Day &
#SG60
ā by NUS Toddycats & NParks. Registration links at
toddycats.wordpress.com/2025-calendar/
5 months ago
0
1
0
The shenanigans of state controlled media in Singapore surprisingly articulated in print by Cheong Yip Seng, veteran editor of The Straits Times in āOB Markersā (2013). His sequel āInk and Influenceā (2025) was just launched. Available at World Scientific:
www.worldscientific.com/worldscibook...
6 months ago
0
1
0
āAggregated, connected, and less fragmented forested greenspaces might offer stronger health benefits than isolated, fragmented ones, ā how to optimise forested greenspaces and directions for planning and management of urban forests for healthy and green cities.ā
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
loading . . .
Residential tree canopy configuration and mortality in 6 million Swiss adults: a longitudinal study
Aggregated, connected, and less fragmented forested greenspaces might offer stronger health benefits than isolated, fragmented ones, but are difficult to implement in cities. Our study provided valuab...
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanplh/article/PIIS2542-5196(25)00022-1/fulltext
6 months ago
0
0
0
The Draft Master Plan 2025 (DMP2025) exhibition presents Singaporeās development plans in the next 10 to 15 years: main and roving exhibitions with public guided tours:
www.uradraftmasterplan.gov.sg/exhibition-d...
loading . . .
Exhibition Details
Find out dates, timings and locations for the Draft Master Plan 2025 Exhibition, happening at The URA Centre and 14 other locations islandwide.
https://www.uradraftmasterplan.gov.sg/exhibition-details
6 months ago
0
0
0
NUS Toddycats invite NUS staff, students and friends to the 5km Ridge Walk from NUS LT3 to Hort Park once again in July ā get to know our neighbourhood and meet a few people after work šTo join us, just register at
ridgewalkjul2025.eventbrite.sg
6 months ago
1
1
0
Still relevant today: āSeven habits of environmentally conscious peopleā ā Eugene Tayās suggestions from Earth Day 2013
habitatnews.wordpress.com/2013/04/23/s...
loading . . .
https://habitatnews.wordpress.com/2013/04/23/seven-habits-of-environmentally-conscious-people-eugene-tays-suggestions-from-earth-day/
6 months ago
0
0
0
Seeking nature in Singapore: guided walks, talks, workshops, etc by nature groups are listed at
sg60naturecalendar.wordpress.com
6 months ago
0
0
1
reposted by
Sivasothi aka Otterman
CNA - Channel News Asia (Unofficial)
8 months ago
Singaporeās only natural history museum plans expansion as it marks 10th anniversary -
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/lee-kong-chian-natural-history-museum-biodiversity-specimens-history-5116671
loading . . .
Singaporeās only natural history museum plans expansion as it marks 10th anniversary
The Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum, which houses over a million specimens, is looking to accommodate a growing collection and rising visitor numbers, says its head.
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/lee-kong-chian-natural-history-museum-biodiversity-specimens-history-5116671
0
6
2
reposted by
Sivasothi aka Otterman
Eleanor Slade
12 months ago
#Biodiveristy
&
#ecology
are important for so many ecosystem functions and sevices. Assessing climate change effects on biodiversity is one of the research areas at
#CTP_EOS
š
bit.ly/3ZADcup
Infographic
@teelab.bsky.social
@liyuenc.bsky.social
and
#EOS
NTU
0
13
5
The new Singapore Memories site at
www.singaporememories.gov.sg
indicates the Singapore Memory Project posts between 2011 - 2015 are available at
www.nlb.gov.sg/main/nlonline
. There were interesting stories hosted at SMP so am glad to see some of it back online.
loading . . .
https://www.singaporememories.gov.sg/
about 1 year ago
0
1
0
Bruguiera trunk with its characteristics lenticels at Sungei Buloh Wetlands Reserve Wetlands Centre mangrove boardwalk.
about 1 year ago
0
0
0
reposted by
Sivasothi aka Otterman
Roland Kays
about 1 year ago
The most studied tropical rainforest on earth has a new book, focusing just on the plants. Hereās my favorite graphics starting w the cover, Arbol Gigante, the only singletrunked tree with an average crown diameter greater than 61 m. š§µ
smithsonian.figshare.com/articles/boo...
2
9
1
A nature and sustainability series for the public hosted by the National Library in Singapore. Wildlife in Singapore should really be a series on its ownš so just a few highlights in this on Zoom next Tuesday; library users can sign up at
tinyurl.com/ss-03dec2024
about 1 year ago
0
0
1
reposted by
Sivasothi aka Otterman
Marcus Chua
about 1 year ago
Story of the Malayan tapir on Pulau Ubin, Singapore by Straits Times journalist, Ang Qing. Thank you for highlighting the threats the Endangered Malayan tapir face in the wild, and the conservation efforts and value of Pulau Ubin.
www.straitstimes.com/singapore/en...
loading . . .
Endangered tapir caught on wildlife camera multiple times on Pulau Ubin, first sightings in 2024
A scar on its black backside suggests it's the same creature. Read more at straitstimes.com.
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/environment/endangered-tapir-caught-on-wildlife-camera-multiple-times-on-pulau-ubin-first-sightings-in-2024
0
1
1
A pair of nesting peregrine falcons nesting on the 34th floor of the old OCBC building in Singaporeās Central Business District has the nature community abuzz, and of course, the piegonsš āPigeons in the CBD also provide an abundant food source for the falconsā
www.straitstimes.com/singapore/en...
loading . . .
Peregrine falcon nest documented for first time in downtown Singapore
The bird is able to fly at speeds of more than 320kmh when diving for prey. Read more at straitstimes.com.
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/environment/peregrine-falcon-nest-documented-for-the-first-time-in-downtown-singapore
about 1 year ago
1
0
0
Our 25th and 26th planting sessions at Rail Corridor South and Kranji Marshes this morning āsome 150 volunteers planted 250 saplings. Plant in the right places and wildlife will follow. The NUS Toddycats - NParks programme is on hold for the NE monsoon. Back in 2025!
toddycats.wordpress.com
about 1 year ago
0
1
0
No one has a magic formula for dealing with plastic waste beyond reductions, as yet. Letās see what comes out of UNEPās INC-5 next week.
www.channelnewsasia.com/east-asia/so...
loading . . .
South Korea's mountain of plastic waste shows limits of recycling
SEOUL: South Korea has won international praise for its recycling efforts, but as it prepares to host talks for a global plastic waste agreement, experts say the country's approach highlights i
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/east-asia/south-korea-plastic-waste-recycling-limits-4764146?fbclid=IwY2xjawGufo5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHXxe5mei6LBqoJXqaHBJB3XG1IkRTiwhBcjzriliyInHHjejxgoOydGshQ_aem_YU14oZetvXDJIpJ9iUidSA
about 1 year ago
1
0
0
Volunteers have planted 1,000 mid to late succession forest species saplings over 11 sessions on Kent Ridge @ National University of Singapore. Itās a small part of the NUSā 100,000 trees movement to achieve a Campus in a Tropical Rainforest. Itās been lovely meeting everyone who chips inā¤ļø
loading . . .
about 1 year ago
0
0
0
Good article by David Brooks summarising various aspects - like āthe tyranny of meritā of Michael Sandel. Helpful for educators to realise these effects and mitigate as best as they can.
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
loading . . .
How the Ivy League Broke America
The meritocracy isnāt working. We need something new.
https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2024/12/meritocracy-college-admissions-social-economic-segregation/680392/?fbclid=IwY2xjawGoSIVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHU38_6mSrM9k0um1TRaqcW73gz35QCRMh9U_ei8P_UpBNNP6kODNUgtKNA_aem_ER373hX-qsnOv9qiWXY0lA
about 1 year ago
0
0
0
you reached the end!!
feeds!
log in