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Kannan Raja @jkannanr.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

It only took me seven weeks into my PhD and a whole bunch of running around before I got myself a somewhat well-furbished working space. But, I do think it needs more dinosaurs.

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Kannan Raja @jkannanr.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

I am not a marine person, but I do not have to be to feel upset & concerned regarding the recent announcement about the proposed #WesternIsland. While there is a lot to unwrap, take in, and catch up on, I do not have all the sources or data in this article, but here is my few cents' worth.

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Planning for Singapore's future must include the nature we leave behind, not the one we built over.

The Prime Minister's National Day Rally speech, among other things, placed a strong emphasis on thinking beyond the immediate horizon. That is precisely why the announcement of large-scale reclamation...

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Herpetological Society of Singapore @herpsocsg.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

It was recently announced that several of our Southern Islands would be reclaimed to form a "Western Island"; the consensus amongst academics & civil society is that these habitats are too precious to be lost. If you want to know more about our Southern Islands' herps: file.go.gov.sg/sibs-reptile...

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Kannan Raja @jkannanr.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

So, how has first two weeks of being a PhD student been? Well, Rhaenyra summed it up perfectly in S3E3 of House of the Dragon: I am awash in dilemmas and deficiencies. Let me find my footing and I will attend to your request.

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Rhaenyra Confused

ALT: Rhaenyra Confused

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Kannan Raja @jkannanr.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Excited to announce that starting today, I am a PhD student with the Lab for Advancing Protection of Biodiversity with Innovative Solutions at the NUS Centre for Nature-based Climate Solutions! 🎉

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Kannan Raja @jkannanr.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Discovered this Landsat site, where you can get words written in landscapes: go.nasa.gov/4ak4Cdu Happy Earth Day to all!

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AmphibiaWeb @amphibiaweb.org · 23/03/2026

AmphibiaWeb has the pleasure to introduce the Herpetological Society of Singapore (HSS). Please visit AmphibiaWeb.org to read an introductory statement by the current president Kannan Raja. #AWNews

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Herpetological Society of Singapore @herpsocsg.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐘 𝐋𝐔𝐍𝐀𝐑 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐘𝐄𝐀𝐑 While there are no horse-related herps locally, did you know that horses have frogs, too? And while they are not the same kind of frogs, we are happy to announce our newest merch drop, Frogs of Borneo. Here’s to a prosperous New Year, wonderful holidays, and happy herping!

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Herpetological Society of Singapore @herpsocsg.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Spread some love this Valentine's Day! Send one (or all of these) to your loved one, and let us know which card is your favourite! 🐊🦎🐍🐢🐸

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Herpetological Society of Singapore @herpsocsg.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

Only one week left to apply for the HSS Student Grant! Don’t let your project miss out on funding. Find out more & apply here: herpsocsg.com/hss-student-...

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Kannan Raja @jkannanr.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Happy to be helming HSS again for a 4th term! Keep an eye out for more exciting events & merchandise coming your way soon!

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Herpetological Society of Singapore @herpsocsg.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐇𝐒𝐒 𝐒𝐓𝐔𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐓 We are thrilled to announce the launch of the HSS Student Grant, to support undergraduate and postgraduate students conducting research on reptiles and amphibians! For more details, please look at the link on our website: herpsocsg.com/hss-student-...

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Herpetological Society of Singapore @herpsocsg.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

🐍 Do you love frogs, snakes, and all things #herp, and want to contribute to @herpsocsg.bsky.social? Our Volunteer Recruitment Drive is finally here! If you are keen, sign up at tinyurl.com/HSSVolunteer..., or scan the QR code! Please email us at herpsoc@gmail.com if you have further enquiries! 🐊

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Herpetological Society of Singapore @herpsocsg.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

🐸 Got dragged into an office Secret Santa situation & have no idea what to get? Say hello to the 2026 Herps of Singapore Calendar! Featuring some local #herps captured by our members, this wall calendar would not disappoint. Act fast & get yours at forms.gle/VwNaZo8Ex7qB.... (Local orders only!)

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Kannan Raja @jkannanr.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

It is beautiful! While there were so many amazing moments, the one thing that stuck with me is the Thylacoleo leaping/dropping from a tree; great way to give life to the legends of the drop bear! Can't wait for #PrehistoricPlanetIceAge!

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Kannan Raja @jkannanr.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

🎃 𝐒𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐂𝐔𝐓𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐖𝐀𝐘 𝐇𝐎𝐏𝐒! 🎃 With its bright orange skin & eerie glandular swellings, the Resplendent Bush Frog (𝘙𝘢𝘰𝘳𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘴) from the misty grasslands of the #WesternGhats looks straight out of a #Halloween horror — except it’s very real and, unfortunately, critically endangered.

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Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

91 years is a good long run for most but too short for someone like Jane Goodall. Damn.

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Kannan Raja @jkannanr.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

It is as if there are two dromaeosaurs inside all of us. One "is wrong and bad"; the other "is more like it". Which dromaeosaur wins?

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Darren Naish @tetzoo.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

Prehistoric Planet Ice Age out later this year... such a thrill to put this series together, oh my goodness are you in for a treat :) Hopefully news on events and publicity coming soon! Sloths, cats, rhinos, glyptodonts AND SOOOO MUCH MORE!!

Prehistoric Planet Ice Age homotheres, white and touching faces together.

Prehistoric Planet Ice Age Woolly rhino old adult and youngster.

Prehistoric Planet Ice Age Glyptotherium.

Prehistoric Planet Ice Age sloth mother with juvenile on back.

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Kannan Raja @jkannanr.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

🐸 Purple Frog, aka Mahabali Frog 𝘕𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘬𝘢𝘣𝘢𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘶𝘴 𝘴𝘢𝘩𝘺𝘢𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘴 Thrissur - India’ 25

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Herpetological Society of Singapore @herpsocsg.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

🦎 𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐘 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐋𝐃 𝐋𝐈𝐙𝐀𝐑𝐃 𝐃𝐀𝐘 🦎 From tiny geckos darting up our walls to majestic monitor lizards cruising through our waterways, #lizards are a vital part of our #ecosystems. They help control pest populations, are prey for other #wildlife, and some even do nutrient cycling.

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Kannan Raja @jkannanr.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

A curious little frog from my #WesternGhats trip last month. This species is highly endangered and is severely threatened by the loss of habitat due to the formation of tea & eucalyptus plantations in the hilly Munnar region. Munnar Bush Frog 𝘙𝘢𝘰𝘳𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘴 𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘯𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘴 Munnar - India, July ’25

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Kannan Raja @jkannanr.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

Happy #WorldSnakeDay, everyone! Meet this stunning little ambassador spotted just around the corner from our accommodation during a recent trip to Kerala, India. Hump-nosed Pit Viper 𝘏𝘺𝘱𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘦 𝘩𝘺𝘱𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘦 Thattekad - India, July ‘25

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Herpetological Society of Singapore @herpsocsg.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

Happy #WorldSnakeDay! Join us in celebrating these beautiful and misunderstood animals today. Singapore is home to almost 70 species of snakes, which come in a great variety of colours, patterns and sizes! 🐍

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Kannan Raja @jkannanr.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

While I have yet to review all my photos & reconfirm some of the IDs, here is a preliminary list of the #herpetofauna species from the recent trip to the southern Kerala side of the incredible #WesternGhats. 🐸 🐍 🦎 🐢

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Kannan Raja @jkannanr.bsky.social · 06/07/2025

Been wandering the Kerala side of the southern Western Ghats for almost a week, and I’ve finally met, quite possibly, the most stunning frog on the planet. Photos from my phone do not do this frog any justice. Galaxy Frog 𝘔𝘦𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘰𝘣𝘢𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘶𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘶𝘴

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Kannan Raja @jkannanr.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

Happy #WorldRainforestDay! This reminds me that I have not been out wandering in a forest, rain or otherwise, in forever.

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Herpetological Society of Singapore @herpsocsg.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

We've refreshed our Ethics in Herping guidelines to align with current best practices in wildlife observation and conservation. Discover the updates here: herpsocsg.com/ethics-in-he... Let's continue to herp ethically & responsibly. 🐸 🐍 🦎 🐊 🐢

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Ethics in Herping

This code of ethics is the standard for members of the Herpetological Society of Singapore (HSS). Additionally, it serves as a guide for the general public in their interactions with wild herpetofa…

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Kannan Raja @jkannanr.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

I may or may not have assembled an army of frog-loving children at yesterday's talk at the Festival of Biodiversity. Aside from the slight disappointment at not having live #frogs at the talk, I think the kids loved the talk. And I also learnt that poisonous frogs are a popular topic of discussion 🐸

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Herpetological Society of Singapore @herpsocsg.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

And that was a wrap for Day 1 of the #FestivalofBiodiversity 2025. But we are not quite done yet. Swing by tomorrow for more fun things, cool specimens, topped-up merchandise (we hear your requests), and two excellent talks by President @jkannanr.bsky.social & Co-founder Ingg Thong in the afternoon!

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Kannan Raja @jkannanr.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

🐸 FANTASTIC FROGS & TERRIFIC TOADS 🐸 Come & join me at this very froggy talk at the Central Public Library, as part of the Festival of Biodiversity Spotlight Talks. While sign-ups are closed, walk-ins are still welcome! 1 June 2025, Sunday 2 PM - 3 PM Central Public Library, Programme Room (B1)

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Kannan Raja @jkannanr.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

🐍 It has been an incredible journey for the Society, growing from a small group into a key player in Singapore’s herp scene. As President, I am proud of what we have achieved & grateful to everyone who has been part of this journey. Here’s to more years of herping & advocating for our herps! 🐸

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Herpetological Society of Singapore @herpsocsg.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

UPDATE: We are officially a partner of Amphibian Survival Alliance. This partnership corroborates our work on #amphibian conservation. As an ASA partner, we have access to numerous resources & collaboration opportunities, enabling us to significantly impact amphibian conservation locally & beyond.

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Introducing the Herpetological Society of Singapore as an ASA Partner

We are pleased to announce the Herpetological Society of Singapore (HSS) as the newest partner of the Amphibian Survival Alliance! Based in Singapore, HSS has spent the past decade working to protect ...

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Kannan Raja @jkannanr.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

I am happy to have been chosen to lead this wonderful Society for the third time and on its 10th year, too! I do have a bunch of plans brewing and I hope to make them all happen this year!

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Kannan Raja @jkannanr.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

This isn't wildlife rescue or snake removal. This is #animalcruelty, primarily influenced mainly by misguided fear, and a lack of proper snake-handling skills & 0 understanding of our native wildlife. I look forward to these individuals & their company taking responsibility for this horrible act.

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Kannan Raja @jkannanr.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

It's been a while since I posted pictures from the field trip module to Tioman, so here is one of the smaller finds from the trip. Selangor Forest Skink 🦎 𝘚𝘱𝘩𝘦𝘯𝘰𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘱𝘩𝘶𝘴 𝘴𝘤𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘱𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘶𝘴 Pulau Tioman - Malaysia, July ‘23

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Kannan Raja @jkannanr.bsky.social · 07/11/2024

Today, for the first time in seven semesters, I was given a #dinosaur I had never heard of, Sasayamagnomus, a neoceratopsian that was described just two months ago. Imagine being just revealed & already being someone's favourite. Kudos to my student for getting a brand new dinosaur as his favourite!

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Herpetological Society of Singapore @herpsocsg.bsky.social · 31/10/2024

🐸 🎃 𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐘 𝐇𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐎𝐕𝐀𝐋𝐈 / 𝐃𝐄𝐄𝐏𝐀𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐍 🪔 🦎 No matter the event, holiday, or festival, we will have a suitable herp for it! So, dress up and enjoy your day, everyone, regardless of which holiday you resonate with!

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Herpetological Society of Singapore @herpsocsg.bsky.social · 22/10/2024

Our local king cobra is no longer 𝘖𝘱𝘩𝘪𝘰𝘱𝘩𝘢𝘨𝘶𝘴 𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘢𝘩, but 𝘖. 𝘣𝘶𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘳𝘶𝘴. We have updated our SG Herp Checklist to reflect this change, and you should update your lists too 👑 🐍 herpsocsg.com/sg-herp-chec...

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Kannan Raja @jkannanr.bsky.social · 26/09/2024

I hit up two of our local zoos, River Wonders & Night Safari, with the missus after ages, and we had an excellent welcoming committee! Perhaps, we can check out Bird Paradise on the next cool, overcast day?

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Kannan Raja @jkannanr.bsky.social · 12/09/2024

I decided to divert from my usual posting to share some wildlife pics. I shot this while wandering the wilds of Berlin at the tail end of spring amidst a racket of calls from various young birds begging for breakfast. In this instance, breakfast was a scarabaeid beetle, perhaps a common cockchafer.

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Herpetological Society of Singapore @herpsocsg.bsky.social · 14/08/2024

𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐋𝐃 𝐋𝐈𝐙𝐀𝐑𝐃 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 🦎 This Lizard Day, we're featuring a gecko you might not have seen before (at least not in #Singapore). Meet 𝘎𝘦𝘬𝘬𝘰 𝘩𝘶𝘭𝘬! It is named after 'The Incredible Hulk' due to its physical strength & aggressive temperament, not to mention its bright green eyes! 📸: Law Brothers

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Kannan Raja @jkannanr.bsky.social · 10/08/2024

What a fantastic week! From listening to brilliant minds, diving deep into #herpetological research, running into old friends, and discussing #herping hotspots & issues in the region, my 1st WCH experience was nothing short of mindblowing. So, are we still on for Gijón ’28? #WCH10 #herp 🐸 🐊 🐍 🦎 🐢

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Kannan Raja @jkannanr.bsky.social · 07/08/2024

S22: Changing Community Perceptions of Herpetofauna was a blast! We deviated slightly from the usual academic or research-based talks to discuss outreach, inclusivity, and availability of #herp science. Thanks for a wonderful time, everyone! #WCH10 🐸 🦎 🐢 🐍 🐊

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Kannan Raja @jkannanr.bsky.social · 07/08/2024

Day 3 of #WCH10 is gonna be a wild one for me; co-chairing a symposium (schedule attached), giving a talk, and presenting a poster on @herpsocsg.bsky.social’s #ProjectRunOver. Come by & find me at Meeting Room 5, or standing lost by my poster stand.

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Kannan Raja @jkannanr.bsky.social · 06/08/2024

Day 2 of #WCH10 began with @herpsocsg.bsky.social’s pop-up stall! And now I’m in Room 14, attending S27: A Global Network for Community-based Conservation Practitioners. Hoping for a much smoother day today!

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