Nature Features

Murder at the Biodiversity Pond

Reading Time: 5 minutes

By Sophie Sim (27S05A)

The Visitor: An Adventure Log

24 FEB 3:23PM: An unexpected guest had made a splashy entrance at our Biodiversity Pond: An otter. 

A real, whiskered, fish-in-mouth otter.

Nothing stood between it and an evening buffet of all the fattest koi our school had to offer. It was otter-ly villainous, chasing the fish playfully before grabbing an unfortunate koi in its paws and, rather unceremoniously, tearing off its head.

Otter after tearing off the head of a fish (Photo by Yap Uistean (27S03K))
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Where To Touch Grass

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By Tok Kai Xue (26A01B)

As the September holidays arrive, many of us are cooped up at home to lock in. But resting your mind is equally important, and what better way to recharge than by reconnecting with nature?

If you’re new to touching grass, watch this video for a list of parks and trails to check out!

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Rainforest Wild ASIA: A Vlog By Raffles Press

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By Keng Yi, Nicole (25S03S) and Rhea Sharma (25S06A)

Special thanks to Jane Ng (25S03D) and M.B. Dharshni (25S03O)

Heard of the nearly opened Mandai attraction, Rainforest Wild ASIA? From the Francois’ langurs of the Karsts, to the Malayan sun bears of the Watering Hole, to the Asian Forest scorpions of the Cavern, follow us along on our journey through the adventure and magic of RWA.

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Prexcursion ‘25: Conservation at Singapore’s Rainforest Wild Asia 

Reading Time: 6 minutes

By Aniqa Norhazry (25S03D), Arshia Mahajan (25S06R) and Cayla Goh (25A01B)

Do you find yourself walking through the new Immersion Forest, peering into the murky waters of the pond and wondering, what all the fuss is about? Or perhaps you’ve seen the Rewilding works on the Y1- 4 campus instead, with the same question plaguing your thoughts: Why is rewilding so important? 

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Behind the Creation of Rainforest Wild Asia: Singapore’s Newest Wildlife Experience

Reading Time: 7 minutes

By Chen Ying (25A01C), Teo Hui Sian (25S06C), and Tay Yu Ning (25S07A)

Tucked within the lush heart of Mandai Wildlife Reserve lies Rainforest Wild Asia, a captivating immersion into Southeast Asia’s tropical rainforests. More than just a sequence of exhibits, it’s a living, breathing ecosystem — one where nature and design meet to create a sanctuary that feels both ancient and alive.  

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