Wildlife Conservation | Explained in 3 Minutes #04

Urbanisation, climate change,
illegal wildlife trade

and invasion of alien species
are increasingly threatening

the lifespan of wildlife species.

Wildlife conservation is not only about

the survival of plants and animal species,

but also educating people
on living harmoniously

with wild species and their habitats.

Wildlife conservation
can be further broken down

into in-situ and ex-situ conservation.

The once endangered Singapore-native
Oriental Hornbill saw hope

with the Singapore Hornbill Project.

The installation of artificial nest boxes
provided a safe environment for breeding.

The Hornbill has since returned
to significant numbers.

In Singapore, places such as our zoo,
the botanical gardens and seed banks

protect local wildlife
outside of their natural habitats.

Did you know that Singapore
has five guiding principles

to support wildlife conservation?

For wildlife to thrive in Singapore,

safeguarding our biodiversity
is fundamental.

Singapore's nature corridors
connect our green spaces

for wildlife to thrive
in forested patches,

parks, trees and shrub-lined routes.

These corridors act as a safe highway

for wildlife to intermingle
and live in their natural habitats.

Singapore also recognizes
the importance of policy

in wildlife conservation.

The "Saving Chek Jawa" initiative

successfully stopped efforts
on land reclamation

over one of Singapore's last few
remaining estuarine ecosystems,

which are home to diverse wildlife.

The continued study
of our natural environment

also plays a pivotal role
in wildlife conservation.

Besides education,

promotring volunteerism
in conservation efforts

bolsters protection
of Singapore's wildlife.

The final key to advancing
wildlife conservation efforts

is to engage all stakeholders,
both local and international,

in a comprehensive partnership.

Singapore is home to diverse wildlife,
including critically endangered species.

By protecting our natural heritage
and ecosystems,

we are ensuring a greener world
for our future generations.