Capital

Singapore

Official Language

Malay

Fun Fact

Singapore’s street food is so iconic that it became the first country to have hawker stalls awarded Michelin stars

National Animal

Lion

Unofficial National Bird

Crimson Sunbird

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Animal Laws of the Republic of Singapore

The Animal Laws of Singapore PDF contains the general animal protection laws and related statutes for the Republic of Singapore. Uncaged World updates these bi-annually. Always check official sources for the most up-to-date legal status.

Animals of the Republic of Singapore

Crimson Sunbird

Conservation Status: Least Concern

The Crimson Sunbird is a small, brilliantly colored bird found in forests, gardens, and mangroves across Southeast Asia. Males are recognized by their iridescent crimson-red plumage with metallic green and blue highlights, while females are olive-yellow. Feeding mainly on nectar, insects, and spiders, Crimson Sunbirds play an important role in pollinating flowering plants. Their vibrant colors and rapid, hovering flight make them one of the region's most striking garden birds.

Raffles' Banded Langur

Conservation Status: Near Threatened

The Raffles' Banded Langur is a rare leaf-eating monkey found in the forests of Malaysia and Singapore. It is recognized by its black fur, pale eye rings, and distinctive white band across its thighs. Living high in the forest canopy, it feeds mainly on young leaves, fruits, flowers, and seeds. Habitat loss and forest fragmentation have made this graceful primate endangered across its limited range.

Sunda Pangolin

Conservation Status: Critically Endangered

The Sunda Pangolin is a nocturnal, scale-covered mammal found in the forests and plantations of Southeast Asia. It is recognized by its overlapping keratin scales, long sticky tongue, and powerful claws used to dig into ant and termite nests. When threatened, it curls into a tight ball, relying on its scales for protection. Illegal wildlife trafficking and habitat loss have made the Sunda Pangolin critically endangered and one of the world's most heavily trafficked mammals.

Oriental Pied Hornbill

Conservation Status: Least Concern

The Oriental Pied Hornbill is a medium-sized hornbill found in the forests, mangroves, and woodlands of South and Southeast Asia. It is recognized by its large pale bill topped with a distinctive casque and its striking black-and-white plumage. Feeding mainly on fruit, along with insects and small animals, it plays a vital role in dispersing seeds throughout the forest. Like other hornbills, the female seals herself inside a tree cavity while nesting, leaving only a narrow opening through which the male delivers food.

Asian Water Monitor

Conservation Status: Least Concern

The Asian Water Monitor is one of the world's largest lizards, found near rivers, wetlands, mangroves, and forests across South and Southeast Asia. Recognized by its muscular body, long forked tongue, and powerful tail, it is an excellent swimmer and climber. Asian Water Monitors feed on fish, crabs, birds, eggs, small mammals, and carrion, making them important predators and scavengers. Their adaptability allows them to thrive in both natural habitats and areas near human settlements.

Sambar Deer

Conservation Status: Vulnerable

The Sambar Deer is the largest deer species in Asia, found in the forests, grasslands, and mountainous regions of South and Southeast Asia. Recognized by its dark brown coat, large ears, and the impressive three-tined antlers of males, it feeds on grasses, leaves, fruits, and shrubs. Sambar Deer are strong swimmers and are an important prey species for predators such as tigers and leopards, making them vital to healthy forest ecosystems.