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Urbanisation, climate change,[br]illegal wildlife trade

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and invasion of alien species[br]are increasingly threatening

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the lifespan of wildlife species.

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Wildlife conservation is not only about

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the survival of plants and animal species,

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but also educating people[br]on living harmoniously

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with wild species and their habitats.

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Wildlife conservation[br]can be further broken down

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into in-situ and ex-situ conservation.

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The once endangered Singapore-native[br]Oriental Hornbill saw hope

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with the Singapore Hornbill Project.

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

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The Hornbill has since returned[br]to significant numbers.

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

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protect local wildlife[br]outside of their natural habitats.

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Did you know that Singapore[br]has five guiding principles

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to support wildlife conservation?

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For wildlife to thrive in Singapore,

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safeguarding our biodiversity[br]is fundamental.

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Singapore's nature corridors[br]connect our green spaces

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for wildlife to thrive[br]in forested patches,

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parks, trees and shrub-lined routes.

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These corridors act as a safe highway

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for wildlife to intermingle[br]and live in their natural habitats.

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Singapore also recognizes[br]the importance of policy

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in wildlife conservation.

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The "Saving Chek Jawa" initiative

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successfully stopped efforts[br]on land reclamation

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

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which are home to diverse wildlife.

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The continued study[br]of our natural environment

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also plays a pivotal role[br]in wildlife conservation.

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Besides education,

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promotring volunteerism[br]in conservation efforts

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bolsters protection[br]of Singapore's wildlife.

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The final key to advancing[br]wildlife conservation efforts

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is to engage all stakeholders,[br]both local and international,

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in a comprehensive partnership.

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

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By protecting our natural heritage[br]and ecosystems,

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we are ensuring a greener world[br]for our future generations.