As one of Singapore's most striking native reptiles, the Green Crested Lizard's (Bronchocela cristatella) vibrant green colour helps it blend perfectly into the trees and shrubs it calls home. 📸: Cai Yixiong Learn more: go.gov.sg/green-crested-liza…

📷Singapore Species Spotlight📷 Did you know that Singapore is home to more than 220 native orchid species? From elegant orchids that flourish on open slopes to species that appear shortly after rain, each bloom tells a unique story about Singapore's natural heritage.

🌶️ Discover the herbs and spices commonly used in Asian cuisine, learn about their traditional uses, and pick up tips to grow them at home. Learn more: go.gov.sg/exploring-asian-he…

The Malayan Five Ring (Ypthima horsfieldii humei) is a butterfly that stays close to the ground in shaded grassy habitats. Those "eye spots" on its wings are called ocelli and deter predators by startling or distracting them. 📸: Sebastian Ow Learn more: go.gov.sg/malayan-five-ring

🍄 Join our Speaker Series to discover how fungi are inspiring innovative, eco-friendly solutions, from sustainable packaging to alternative materials. 📅 29 Oct 2026 📍 Function Hall, Level 1, Botany Centre, Singapore Botanic Gardens 🎟️ Free 🔗go.gov.sg/speaker-series-fun…

The Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) is a fragrant herb widely used across Southeast Asian cuisines. From comforting bowls of laksa to flavourful sticks of satay, here are some Singaporean dishes where lemongrass lends its fragrance. Learn more: go.gov.sg/lemongrass

Explore the Funtastical World of Fungi exhibition and discover the hidden world of fungi, from glowing mycelium to groundbreaking research and the vital roles fungi play in nature. 🔗go.gov.sg/funtastical-world-…

🐦 The Plaintive Cuckoo (Cacomantis merulinus) is a common resident found in Singapore's parks, gardens and mangroves. Like many cuckoos, it lays its eggs in the nests of other birds, which then raise its chicks. 📸: NParks Flora & Fauna Web Learn more: go.gov.sg/plaintive-cuckoo

Sending your dog for training or looking for a pet groomer? AVS has launched a new Code of Animal Welfare for dog trainers and revised the Code for pet groomers, strengthening animal welfare standards across Singapore's pet industry. 🔗 go.gov.sg/coaw

🌿 Discover 150 years of botanical history at Pressing Plant Matters: 150 Years of the Singapore Herbarium! Explore how preserved plant specimens have contributed to scientific discovery and shaped our understanding of Southeast Asian flora. 🔗go.gov.sg/150-years-singapor…

🌺The leaves of the Cranberry Hibiscus (Hibiscus acetosella) get their deep reddish-purple hue from anthocyanins, natural pigments that help protect the plant from environmental stress. 📸: NParks Flora & Fauna web Learn more: go.gov.sg/hibiscus-acetosell…

Recent rainfall has brought the Trumpet Trees (Tabebuia rosea) into bloom across parts of Singapore. Flowering is typically triggered by heavy showers after a hot and long dry spell, with the blooms lasting just several days before wilting. Learn more: go.gov.sg/tabebuia-rosea

🔎Same Same but Different🔍 The Yellow Saraca (Saraca thaipingensis) and Asoka Tree (Saraca indica) may look alike, but they're not! The Yellow Saraca typically has more pairs of leaflets and fewer stamens, while the Asoka Tree has fewer pairs of leaflets and more stamens.

This is not a squirrel but the Common Treeshrew (Tupaia glis), with its yellow eye ring. Spot it foraging for fruits and insects among shrubs and on the ground in Central Catchment and Bukit Timah Nature Reserve. 📸: Benjamin Tan Learn more: go.gov.sg/common-treeshew

The Sweet Osmanthus has long been linked to the Mid-Autumn Festival as its flowering season coincides with the festive period. It has also inspired folklore and traditions, and its flowers are commonly used to flavour teas and desserts. Learn more: go.gov.sg/osmanthus-fragrans

At the Animal Quarantine Centre, Dr Shawn Chia, Deputy Director, Veterinary Health Quarantine & Biosecurity Services, Animal & Veterinary Service, helps to keep pets and people safe from serious diseases. More on safeguarding Singapore’s biosecurity: go.gov.sg/biosurveillance

Believe it or not, some fish can “walk”! 😲 The Common Walking Catfish (Clarias batrachus) uses its pectoral spines to travel short distances on land. It can grow up to 40 cm and has four pairs of barbels. 📸: Daniel Ng Learn more: go.gov.sg/common-walking-cat…

Lights by the Lake is ON! 😍 Experience the lantern and light displays, a stunning light show inspired by the Legend of the White Snake, live performances, heritage exhibitions, a food market, and workshops for all ages. ✨🏮 🔗go.gov.sg/lbtl

A classic tale, reimagined and given a whole new LIGHT. ✨ Follow the lantern displays through Jurong Lake Gardens at Lights by the Lake, where the Legend of the White Snake is reimagined through dazzling lanterns, light displays and so much more! 🔗 go.gov.sg/lbtl

The Common Putat (Barringtonia racemosa) can be found in parks and shorelines. Its night-blooming flowers attract bats and moths, while its leaves are food for Atlas Moth caterpillars. 📸: Jessica Teo Learn more: go.gov.sg/common-putat