22 photographs that prove Singapore’s wildlife is worth protecting

It may be a concrete jungle, but Singapore’s abundant native forest, nature reserves, wetlands and offshore islands are home to some pretty dazzling birds, animals and insects, a fact we’ve been constantly reminded of in recent weeks as the MacRitchie vs MRT debate has engulfed the news and social media. Here are 22 beauties that live right here in Singapore and will blow you away. 

1. Olive-backed Sunbirds

 

A photo posted by EsbjornFritzell (@mybastbirds) on

Feb 16, 2016 at 6:45am PST

 

2. Wild boars at Chek Jawa

 

A photo posted by shootthewild (@shootthewild) on

Feb 18, 2014 at 5:44pm PST

 

3. Eurasian Tree Sparrow

 

A photo posted by ⚡Xavier Koo (@xavierkjz) on

Feb 11, 2016 at 2:19pm PST

 

4. Tawny Coster Butterfly

 

A photo posted by Xavier Koo (@xavierkoojz) on

Feb 6, 2016 at 3:30pm PST

 

5. Metalmark Moth

 

A photo posted by @sgnature_ on

Dec 8, 2015 at 2:57am PST

 

6. Tree-climbing Crab

 

A photo posted by @sgnature_ on

Dec 4, 2015 at 7:16am PST

 

7. A very tiny and colorful spider

 

A photo posted by @sgnature_ on

Nov 28, 2015 at 6:35am PST

 

8. An old-fashioned iguana

 

A photo posted by (@sgroader) on

Nov 21, 2015 at 6:01pm PST

 

9. A Jewel Bug

 

A photo posted by @sgnature_ on

Oct 7, 2015 at 6:20am PDT

 

10. A beautifully patterned dragonfly

 

A photo posted by Xavier Koo (@xavierkoojz) on

Feb 15, 2016 at 4:47am PST

 

11. Spotted Wood Owl

 

A photo posted by @sgnature_ on

Sep 3, 2015 at 4:52am PDT

 

12. A sweet little grasshopper

 

A photo posted by Ryn (@rynniebrownie) on

Aug 31, 2015 at 1:51am PDT

 

13. Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher

 

A photo posted by BP Chua (@bp_chua) on

Nov 17, 2015 at 3:26pm PST

 

14. Blue-banded bee

 

A photo posted by @sgnature_ on

Oct 15, 2015 at 5:12am PDT

 

15. A variable squirrel

 

A photo posted by @sgnature_ on

Jul 10, 2015 at 8:44am PDT

 

16. Plain Tiger Butterflies

 

A photo posted by Millie (@paperpaintlove) on

Jun 9, 2015 at 4:56am PDT

 

17. Changeable Lizard

 

A photo posted by @sgnature_ on

Apr 27, 2015 at 12:45am PDT

 

18. Painted Jezebel

 

A photo posted by @markvellous on

Feb 1, 2014 at 9:13pm PST

 

19. Of course, the otter

 

A photo posted by Nikita Hengbok (@hengbok) on

Jan 30, 2013 at 7:59pm PST

 

20. Blue Glassy Tiger Butterfly

 

A photo posted by The Untamed Paths (@untamed_paths) on

Apr 15, 2014 at 1:28am PDT

 

21. A fiddler crab

 

A photo posted by @sgnature_ on

May 17, 2015 at 6:31am PDT

 

22. Giant Sea Clam

 

A photo posted by JUwelT (@spunktitud3) on

Jan 13, 2013 at 9:59pm PST