Despite our small size, Singapore is still home to a wide variety of frogs and toads. Most of these species are only found within the last forests of the Central Nature Reserve, managed by the National Parks Board.
At least two species of frogs have been described as new species to science from Singapore, adding much value to our native biodiversity. Some species are currently considered as very rare, and only confined to localised patches in certain parts of our forest. Singapore's frogs and toads come in a wonderful variety of shapes, sizes and colours. Each species communicates with its own unique calls, speaking different languages. As amphibians have a very thin skin and require clear, clean water to survive and breed, they are most vulnerable to any drastic alterations of their habitats and the weather patterns. Hence, the current predictions of climate change may severely affect their long term survival.
Let's spend some time to understand them better and learn how we can save them from extinction.
Speaker: Dr Leong Tzi Ming
Time: 3-4pm
Venue: Yishun Library
Website and contact: http://www.nparks.gov.sg/
