WEBVTT 99:59:59.999 --> 99:59:59.999 Urbanisation, climate change, illegale wildlife trade 99:59:59.999 --> 99:59:59.999 and invasione of alien species are increasingly threatening 99:59:59.999 --> 99:59:59.999 the life span of wildlife species. 99:59:59.999 --> 99:59:59.999 Wildlife conservati in is not only about 99:59:59.999 --> 99:59:59.999 the survival of plants and animal species, 99:59:59.999 --> 99:59:59.999 but also educating people on living harmoniously 99:59:59.999 --> 99:59:59.999 with wild species and their habitats. 99:59:59.999 --> 99:59:59.999 Wildlife conservcation 99:59:59.999 --> 99:59:59.999 can be further broken down 99:59:59.999 --> 99:59:59.999 into in-situ and ex-situ conservation. 99:59:59.999 --> 99:59:59.999 The once endangered Singapore-native Oriental Hornbill saw hope 99:59:59.999 --> 99:59:59.999 with the Singapore Hornbill Project. 99:59:59.999 --> 99:59:59.999 The installation of artificial nest boxes 99:59:59.999 --> 99:59:59.999 provide a safe environment for breeding. 99:59:59.999 --> 99:59:59.999 The Hornbill has since returned to significant numbers. 99:59:59.999 --> 99:59:59.999 In Singapore, places such as our zoo, 99:59:59.999 --> 99:59:59.999 the botanical gardens and seed banks 99:59:59.999 --> 99:59:59.999 protect local wildlife 99:59:59.999 --> 99:59:59.999 outside their natural habitats. 99:59:59.999 --> 99:59:59.999 Did you know that Singapore has 5 guiding principles 99:59:59.999 --> 99:59:59.999 to support wildlife conservation? 99:59:59.999 --> 99:59:59.999 For wildlife to thrive in Singapore, 99:59:59.999 --> 99:59:59.999 safeguarding our biodiversity is fundamental 99:59:59.999 --> 99:59:59.999 Singapore's nature corridors 99:59:59.999 --> 99:59:59.999 connect our green spaces 99:59:59.999 --> 99:59:59.999 for wildlife to thrive in forested patches, 99:59:59.999 --> 99:59:59.999 parks, trees and shrub-lined routes. 99:59:59.999 --> 99:59:59.999 These corridors act as a safe highway 99:59:59.999 --> 99:59:59.999 for wildlife to intermingle 99:59:59.999 --> 99:59:59.999 and live in their natural habitats. 99:59:59.999 --> 99:59:59.999 Singapore also recognizes the importance of policy 99:59:59.999 --> 99:59:59.999 in wildlife conservation.