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A variety of scorpion species found in Singapore including a water scorpion (which technically is not a scorpion), filmed throughout 2020.
In this article, we discuss some interesting and useful facts about scorpions. There are scorpions in Singapore along with other stinging pests such as bees, wasps, and hornets. Scorpions occur in many different types of habitats including deserts, but in Singapore, they are most often found inhabiting forested areas.
Oct 3, 2012 · Most Singaporeans would know what a scorpion is but most would not have seen one before. In fact, there has not been any extensive study on this group of animals in Singapore. Nowadays, scorpions can mainly be found in forested areas, like the Botanic Gardens, Bukit Timah, Central Catchment, Pulau Ubin, Sungei Buloh, etc.
Scorpion species of Singapore. Lychas scutilus. Possibly the most common and widespread of our scorpions is a species with the scientific name of Lychas scutilus, sometimes called the Spotted Scorpion, Long-tailed Scorpion, or Bark Scorpion.
- Dolphins. Source Hi *waves* You don’t have to visit Dolphin Lagoon to see pink dolphins; they’re actually the most common species of dolphins found in the Singapore Strait.
- Otters. Source. 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.
- Porcupines. Source. The hedgehog receives more love, but the porcupine is equally cute, if not as cuddly. Once thought to be extinct in Singapore, one porcupine was found in Ubin in 2012.
- Mousedeer. Source. This species of lesser mouse-deer is unique to Singapore, but don’t be surprised if you don’t see it. In Malay folklore, the mousedeer is witty enough to outsmart larger, more dangerous animals
Aug 27, 2017 · At least 4 species, and 2 genera, of tailless whip scorpions have been recorded in Singapore (below). One species, Sarax singaporae, was even described from Singapore (Type Locality: Singapore Botanic Gardens; see Harvey 2003 ). Sarax buxtoni (Gravely, 1915) Sarax sarawakensis (Thorell, 1888) Sarax singaporae (Gravely, 1911)
Oct 2, 2022 · Filmed this large Asian Forest Scorpion, whilst herping in the Central Catchment Forest in Singapore, September 2022. It in unusual to see it in the open like this as they are normally in, or...
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