HSS Member and long-time guide Yong Jen shares his experience of 2025’s first guided walk at Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve.
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Finding Every Frog in Singapore
HSS member Robbin shares his experiences on working on our Frogs of Singapore poster.
Reflections upon Blackwater
Recently, we (Ing Sind and Ingg Thong) had the rare opportunity to attend two workshops (Fig. 1) in Pekan conducted by Majlis Biodiversiti Pahang, Enggang Holdings, and facilitated by Dr Reuben Clements and Mandai Nature (Singapore). The workshops were aimed at working towards establishing green initiatives and improving knowledge-sharing about biodiversity between Singapore and PahangContinue reading “Reflections upon Blackwater”
The Ecological Significance of Herpetofauna
Charismatic megafauna often assume the role of flagship species in conservation efforts, garnering substantial attention and resources. However, their popularity can inadvertently overshadow animal groups with less effective PR campaigns. One prime example of such overlooked groups is – you guessed it – herptiles. In conservation scenes, the “scaly”, “slimy”, and “icky” herptiles are theContinue reading “The Ecological Significance of Herpetofauna”
HSSSlither 2022
With the lifting of certain restrictions and relaxation of others, the HSS decided to organise a physical event for its members, the HSS Slither. Modelled after the style of frog and bird races, the HSSSlither comprised several teams that went herping over 24 hours. Since it was the event’s first run, we decided to keepContinue reading “HSSSlither 2022”
Project Runover
Earlier this year, HSS started a citizen science-based roadkill project, where we encouraged members of the public to submit sightings of roadkill involving herpetofauna. Over the last year, our database has grown to over 200 records, with 167 of them from 2021 alone! Project Runover differs from many other roadkill projects by focusing on moreContinue reading “Project Runover”
A Clash of Titans
Featured Image: A king cobra in the midst of swallowing a reticulated python Photo by Law Ingg Thong Observing animal behaviour such as feeding, mating or fighting in the field is always a treat. But it is usually harder to witness a snake doing these things as they tend to be wary of humans andContinue reading “A Clash of Titans”
World Sea Turtle Day 2021
We’ve written on sea turtles a couple of times before this. If you haven’t already, check the posts out here and here. June 16th is World Sea Turtle Day! Join us in celebrating these fascinating and threatened creatures. Sea turtles have a tough life – to the point of briefly becoming internet memes in 2020.Continue reading “World Sea Turtle Day 2021”
World Snake Day Special – Species Spotlight!
Happy World Snake Day! To celebrate, we have a special two-part blog post. Take a look at the first part of our special here! For part 2, we have a special ‘Species Spotlight’. Two weeks ago, we asked our followers on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to vote on which species of snake we should featureContinue reading “World Snake Day Special – Species Spotlight!”
The Making of ‘The Herp Squad and the Mystery of the Missing Bluebird’
In 2019, we were approached by the Raffles Ecological Literacy Programme to advise a group of students, as they created a children’s book about Singapore’s biodiversity. Naturally, we jumped at the opportunity. Joon Khai, Pyari, Seng Kitt, Shanyl, Dayna, Justine and Sheu Wen published an amazing book titled ‘The Herp Squad and the Mystery ofContinue reading “The Making of ‘The Herp Squad and the Mystery of the Missing Bluebird’”
Herpetological Society of Singapore 