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Sivasothi aka Otterman

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Nature in Singapore | Tertiary Education | Human-Wildlife Coexistence | One Million Trees 🇸🇬

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Sivasothi aka Otterman @sivasothi.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
Relaxing scene as Red Jungle Fowl engage in pre-roost foraging at Science Dr 4/University Hall. One of ~ten flocks on the NUS campus.
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Sivasothi aka Otterman @sivasothi.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
The Loke Cheng Kim Scholarship (SG & PR) — for first degree applicants in natural sciences by committed individuals who intend to work “for the betterment of life on earth” with a strong record of academic and co-curricular achievement. Postgraduate scholarship too: www.lokefoundation.com.sg
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Loke Cheng-Kim Foundation
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Sivasothi aka Otterman @sivasothi.bsky.social · 08/11/2025
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 LKY’s suggestion.
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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
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Sivasothi aka Otterman @sivasothi.bsky.social · 20/07/2025
This August, we have four tree-planting dates in celebration of National Day & #SG60 — by NUS Toddycats & NParks. Registration links at toddycats.wordpress.com/2025-calendar/
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Sivasothi aka Otterman @sivasothi.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
The shenanigans of state controlled media in Singapore surprisingly articulated in print by Cheong Yip Seng, veteran editor of The Straits Times in “OB Markers” (2013). His sequel “Ink and Influence” (2025) was just launched. Available at World Scientific: www.worldscientific.com/worldscibook...
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Sivasothi aka Otterman @sivasothi.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
‘Aggregated, connected, and less fragmented forested greenspaces might offer stronger health benefits than isolated, fragmented ones, — how to optimise forested greenspaces and directions for planning and management of urban forests for healthy and green cities.’ www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
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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...
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Sivasothi aka Otterman @sivasothi.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
The Draft Master Plan 2025 (DMP2025) exhibition presents Singapore’s development plans in the next 10 to 15 years: main and roving exhibitions with public guided tours: www.uradraftmasterplan.gov.sg/exhibition-d...
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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.
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Sivasothi aka Otterman @sivasothi.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
NUS Toddycats invite NUS staff, students and friends to the 5km Ridge Walk from NUS LT3 to Hort Park once again in July – get to know our neighbourhood and meet a few people after work 😄To join us, just register at ridgewalkjul2025.eventbrite.sg
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Sivasothi aka Otterman @sivasothi.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
Still relevant today: “Seven habits of environmentally conscious people” – Eugene Tay’s suggestions from Earth Day 2013 habitatnews.wordpress.com/2013/04/23/s...
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Sivasothi aka Otterman @sivasothi.bsky.social · 28/06/2025
Seeking nature in Singapore: guided walks, talks, workshops, etc by nature groups are listed at sg60naturecalendar.wordpress.com
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CNA - Channel News Asia (Unofficial) @cna-poster.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
Singapore’s only natural history museum plans expansion as it marks 10th anniversary - www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/l…
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Singapore’s 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.
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Eleanor Slade @eleslade.bsky.social · 28/12/2024
#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 👉 bit.ly/3ZADcup Infographic @teelab.bsky.social @liyuenc.bsky.social and #EOS NTU
Biodiversity loss is driven by factors including climate change and deforestation
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Sivasothi aka Otterman @sivasothi.bsky.social · 08/12/2024
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.
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Sivasothi aka Otterman @sivasothi.bsky.social · 08/12/2024
Bruguiera trunk with its characteristics lenticels at Sungei Buloh Wetlands Reserve Wetlands Centre mangrove boardwalk.
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Roland Kays @rolandkays.com · 28/11/2024
The most studied tropical rainforest on earth has a new book, focusing just on the plants. Here’s my favorite graphics starting w the cover, Arbol Gigante, the only singletrunked tree with an average crown diameter greater than 61 m. 🧵 smithsonian.figshare.com/articles/boo...
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Sivasothi aka Otterman @sivasothi.bsky.social · 30/11/2024
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 own😀 so just a few highlights in this on Zoom next Tuesday; library users can sign up at tinyurl.com/ss-03dec2024
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Marcus Chua @marcuschua.bsky.social · 30/11/2024
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...
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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.
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Sivasothi aka Otterman @sivasothi.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
A pair of nesting peregrine falcons nesting on the 34th floor of the old OCBC building in Singapore’s Central Business District has the nature community abuzz, and of course, the piegons😁 “Pigeons in the CBD also provide an abundant food source for the falcons” www.straitstimes.com/singapore/en...
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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.
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Sivasothi aka Otterman @sivasothi.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
Our 25th and 26th planting sessions at Rail Corridor South and Kranji Marshes this morning –some 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
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Sivasothi aka Otterman @sivasothi.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
No one has a magic formula for dealing with plastic waste beyond reductions, as yet. Let’s see what comes out of UNEP’s INC-5 next week. www.channelnewsasia.com/east-asia/so...
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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
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Sivasothi aka Otterman @sivasothi.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
Volunteers have planted 1,000 mid to late succession forest species saplings over 11 sessions on Kent Ridge @ National University of Singapore. It’s a small part of the NUS’ 100,000 trees movement to achieve a Campus in a Tropical Rainforest. It’s been lovely meeting everyone who chips in❤️
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Sivasothi aka Otterman @sivasothi.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
Good article by David Brooks summarising various aspects - like “the tyranny of merit” of Michael Sandel. Helpful for educators to realise these effects and mitigate as best as they can. www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
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How the Ivy League Broke America
The meritocracy isn’t working. We need something new.
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