16 Apr (Fri): A series of talks "Zoological Explorations in Singapore"

An evening dedicated to conserving Singapore's biodiversity! In celebration of the International Year of Biodiversity 2010, presented by the Department of Biological Sciences at the National University of Singapore.
Guest of Honor - Professor Tommy Koh
Ambassador-At-Large at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs;
Special Adviser of the Institute of Policy Studies and the National Heritage Board

Program

5:00 pm - Introduction and talk by Prof. Tommy Koh
5:15 pm - Conservation Projects on Flagship Species in Singapore (Student Talks)

* Is there Hope For Saving The Banded Leaf Monkey In Singapore??
* Midnight Secrets of Pulau Ubin - Greater Mouse Deer on Pulau Ubin, Singapore
* Johnson's Freshwater Crab - a National Treasure in Peril
* Stalking Fruit bandits: The Common Palm Civet ('Toddycat') in Siglap

6:15pm - Summary and Outlook by Prof. Peter Ng
6:30pm - Refreshment

The event is free but registration is required: online registration.

Time: 5-7pm
Venue: Lim Seng Tjoe Lecture Theatre (LT27), Lower Kent Ridge Road, National University of Singapore
Website: http://www.dbs.nus.edu.sg/events/2010/public_lecture.html