Wild Red Dot: Recent Episodes
Wild Red Dot
We are 2 guys who love wildlife and love sharing about wildlife! Join us, Ivan & Pedro, as we explore the amazing flora and fauna of Singapore. Follow us on IG @ https://www.instagram.com/wildreddot/
Ivan and Pedro fawn over how the massive Sambar deer seemingly disappeared from our island only to return decades later.
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.
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!
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 of ASF reaching our shores.
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?
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.
If you're a rabbit owner who is at their wit's end, these 10 minutes might be recalibration you need.
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 question " should I buy a pet rabbit for the new year". TLDR: No.
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 ours. We also find out what's our wildlife personna at work and what is wildlife CSI?
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 mangrove forests.
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 promoting coexistence with wildlife at Ourwildneighbours.sg
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?
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?
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, the other was cut up. We reel in the line between what's releasing caught fish to the sea or to our stomachs.
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 February 2022.
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?
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
Many of us have grown to tolerate, appreciate and even love the wildlife in our city. But is it possible to love wildlife to death?
Is there really wildlife in one of the busiest cities in the world? Ivan shares 5 wild animals in Singapore that you should know about.