Wild Red Dot
Episodes
24 episodes
Oh My (Sambar) Deer!!
Ivan and Pedro fawn over how the massive Sambar deer seemingly disappeared from our island only to return decades later.
Wild Times - Mar 22 Part 2: Crow Away!
Why are crows attacking people at Bishan?
Wild Times - Mar 22 Part 1: Glue Trap & harmed wildlife
About 1000 wildlife casualties ended in glue trap over the past 3 years in Singapore. What's happening? Let's look what led up to this sticky situation.
Wild Times - Feb 22 Part 2: Swine Fever updates + Population Growth for Wild Boars, Sambar Deer, and Mousedeer
We bring you updates on the African Swine Fever situation in Singapore. While the wild boar population seems to have taken quite a hit by the swine pandemic, it seems that other hoofed wildlife in Singapore are slowly recovering!
Wild Times - Feb 22: Sick Wild Boars
African Swine Fever (ASF) was recently detected in a Wild Boar carcass in Singapore! Is this a cause for panic? Probably not, but there is more than meets the eye. Join us as we dive a little deeper behind the history and possible implications ...
Saltwater Crocodile (Finally!)
We're FINALLY talking about the largest reptile in the world, the Saltwater Crocodile, otherwise known as the Estuarine Crocodile. Crocs have been making a splash in our local news, but are they as dangerous as many make them out to be?
Abandoning your rabbit?
Why do some pet owners abandon their pets?In this special episode of Wild Red Dot, we have a chat with Joelle Chan, a volunteer who provides a haven for elderly rabbits (and hamsters) to live out their golden years in dignity and grace....
Happy Rabbit New Year 2023!
We're back after a half-year hiatus- just in time for the Lunar New Year. As we welcome the Zodiac year of the Rabbit, we cover the history of house rabbits and how they impact on Wildlife. More importantly, we answer the questio...
Wild Times - May 22: Crocodile in Canals, tangled sea eagles, Wildlife CSI?
May has been a month of clashes. From a crocodile in the canal, flying lemurs implaed by fences, to an unfortunate sea eagle entwined with fishing lines. We take a look at the various wildlife coming a bit too close to us for their safety and o...
Habitats highlights - Into the Mangrove
Whenever we talk about environmental protection in Singapore, we often hear the term "mangroves". But what exactly are mangroves? Ivan is very excited to share more about his pet topic as the first of our 3-part habitat highlight on Singapore's...
Wild Times - Apr 22: Wandering crane, smuggled pythons, and Our Wild Neighbours
An exotic runaway bird was captured on film, and then recaptured by hand. Next up, we discuss how two reticulated pythons were found being smuggled into Singapore, and why this happened. Lastly, we share our happiness over a new initiative prom...
Wild Times - Mar 22: Yishun Boar attack
There was a wild boar attack in Yishun! After an extensive manhunt, the wild boar was captured and euthanised. But could there have been another way?
Wild Times - Mar 22: Otters strike again!
The anchorvale otter family is in the news for tearing through expensive fish in Seletar. But it seems that, fish owners were not the only ones dealing with loss. Another otter attack. Why is this happening again?
Wild Times - Mar 22: Blue shores & Anglers' big catches
Our shores turn blue with an unusual bloom, pulling in an unexpected tide of crowd. What's going on? Next, we compare two interesting fishes caught along our Eastern shores- a giant stingray and a shovelnose ray. One was released, ...
Wild Times - Feb22: Changi Beach + Otters attack jogger
Masses of people descended upon an intertidal zone, leaving behind a trail of destruction at Changi Beach. A family of otters attack an unsuspecting jogger at the Singapore Botanic Gardens. We recap these wild happenings in the month of F...
Boars in our backyard
When it comes to human-wildlife conflict in Singapore, there are few animals as nontorious as the wild boar. But is it as dangerous as its reputation?
Wild Times - News Recap: Jan22
A wayward vulture and an abandoned civet kitten. We discuss the some of the latest wildlife news happenings on our island in our new segment!
The Last Apex Predator of Singapore
We're back after a (not-that-short) break! Despite the drastic changes in Singapore's landscape, one large predator has adapted to our cityscape. Ivan and Pedro slither into the realm of this carnivorous giant!
Uwu Uwu
You may not know how it looks like but you definitely know how it sounds like. But how much do we really know about the Asian koel? There is a lot more to the Asian koel than just its persistant calls.
Clash of the Otters (Otters Part2)
The waterways in Singapore are a battleground among the otter families. Marina, Bishan and Zouk. These 3 families duke it out in a fight for survival. This episode, we explore the history and drama behind the clash of otters.
Monitors on the loose
They're large, strong and adaptable. These are the monitor lizards. If you live in Singapore, you would definitely have seen them around. It's time to monitor the monitor lizards of Singapore.
Return of the otters! (Otters Part1)
The otters are back on our island home and it looks like they are here to stay. Why did they disappear and what caused them to return? Let's dive into the natural history of otters in Singapore!