16. Not only does it sport intense dark circles, it turns brown when stressed. Our advice: don’t swim with the sharks. We say “alien sea creature” describes it better. Trading hubs like Singapore are as critical as source and demand countries in finding a global solution to addressing illegal wildlife trade, said WWF- Singapore. The naked bulldog bat looks nothing like a “naked” bulldog, but it’s still one of the cuddlier animals on this list – it eats insects and has a cute yawn. Species: Singapore freshwater crab (Johora singaporensis).Where to find them: Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, Bukit Batok. Still, we wouldn’t want to come across one of these in the middle of the night. Where to find them: Southern Islands. Species: Bull shark (Carcharhinus leucas).Where to find them: Southern Islands. If you can find one of these, you must be very lucky indeed. This assassin bug is very relatable to most Singaporeans – it doesn’t waste leftovers. Steve “The Crocodile Hunter” Irwin may not have wrestled with Singapore’s crocodiles, but they lurk in the swamplands of Sungei Buloh. Whether you’re a cuddly-animal lover, a horror-movie enthusiast or an avid hidden-object finder, there’s an animal for everyone! The good news: we only have one species of cobra in Singapore. It’s believed to be extinct on the main island, but we hope they’re still running wild on our offshore islands! Only one specimen of the Singapore whiskered bat has been found and it is unclear whether it is a unique species. There are 30 shark and ray species threatened with extinction listed on Appendix I and II of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (Cites), which means permits are needed for the trade in them. This spider is relatively common in Singapore, but it takes someone with sharp eyes to spot it. Source So-Singaporean: this lizard’s dark circles. Otter sightings are dime a dozen nowadays – from a family in the Marina Bay area to a lonely otter in Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park that has found a mate, these otters are definitely making a splash. Species: Ant-snatching assassin bug (Acanthaspis petax).Where to find them: Central Catchment Nature Reserve. Disclaimer: Not a lemur. Here are 25 of the most unusual animals you never thought you’ll be able to find in Singapore. You can read this subscriber-only article in full, All done! There is only one record of a Whale Shark in Singapore waters; in June 1964, an individual showed up at a kelong near Pulau Sebarok. Anything with that many arms cannot be friendly. A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on May 26, 2017, with the headline 'S'pore ranked third in shark fin trade: Report'. Stylish, yet functional. 5 months in jail for lone woman involved in Orchard Towers... CNN corrects gaffe which says Singapore is not a country. ).Where to find them: Bushes near jungle fringes. A video of this “alien sea creature” went viral when a fisherman caught it off Pulau Ubin late last year. This species of lesser mouse-deer is unique to Singapore, but don’t be surprised if you don’t see it. This is valuable data for marine biologists, especially since if verified, this is only the second ever record of this species in Singapore waters. This owl also bears an uncanny resemblance to a Furby. In fact, the city state emerged as the third-biggest importer and exporter of shark fins out of the 68 countries and territories studied. Species: Stink bugs (belonging to the pentatomidae family).Where to find them: Forests, mangroves. Species: Equatorial spitting cobra (Naja sumatrana).Where to find them: Forests… and even urban areas. Species: Toco toucan (Ramphastos toco).Where to find them: Central Catchment Area, Seletar. The hedgehog receives more love, but the porcupine is equally cute, if not as cuddly. Locating its habitat is only the first step: it’s tiny (30mm) and nocturnal, making it virtually impossible to find. On May 30, a Singapore Airlines shipment to Hong Kong contained the fins of certain shark species that are endangered, such as the enormous whale shark. If pink isn’t your colour, bottlenose dolphins are common and equally adorable!
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