What led to their rediscovery and comeback? What other mammals can be found on Pulau Ubin? Why are they threatened? Can this little hoofed creature and other medium-sized mammals live alongside man on Pulau Ubin?
Come for this talk by Marcus Chua to find out. Marcus, an NUS, Honours Student did his honours thesis on the topic "Can Medium-sized Mammals Co-exist with Man on Pulau Ubin?"
All are welcome.
Register on the NParks website (Click on "Mousedeer Talk" tab)
Time: 12-12:45 pm
Venue: Singapore Botanic Gardens, Botany Centre, Function Hall
Website: http://www.nparks.gov.sg/
More links
- Greater Mouse Deer rediscovered on Pulau Ubin after 80 years on the Biodiversity Crew @ NUS blog.
- Mousedeer sightings on Ubin on sgkopi.com
- Greater Mouse Deer sighted in Pulau Ubin Animal thought to be extinct in Singapore spotted for first time in 80 years, Ang Yiying, Straits Times 26 Mar 09
- Mousedeer by Pwee, Timothy on the National Library Board Singapore website