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Don’t get caught under this tree — the Cannon Ball Tree lives up to its name! 💥 Its thick-shelled fruits crash to earth with explosive force when ripe, splitting open on impact. Native to the tropics, its fragrant flowers attract carpenter bees and bats too. 📷: Dr Timothy Utteridge

The Singapore Botanic Gardens is hosting a year-long celebration! We’re kicking off the weekend with the Heritage Festival and Singapore Garden Festival Orchid Show – both from 19 to 27 July! More info at go.gov.sg/fb-celebrating…

Sleek, speedy, and non-venomous – meet the White-bellied Rat Snake! 🐍 This gentle giant is a helpful pest controller, slithering around to keep pesky rodents in check. Bonus: it’s more likely to flee than fight, so no need to panic! 📷: Alex Figueroa

Beautiful blooms at the Singapore Garden Festival Orchid Show, happening from 17-29 July! Find out more about the winning entries for the orchid competition, which saw nearly 500 entries across 75 categories: go.gov.sg/fb-sgforchidsh…

Meet Jeremy, one of our dedicated staff who keeps the National Orchid Garden blooming! 🌺 Join in on the various milestones that we’re celebrating for the Singapore Botanic Gardens this year: go.gov.sg/celebrating-sbg

The Pride of Burma lives up to its royal nickname, "Queen of Flowering Trees"! 👑 Its spectacular deep red flower clusters can grow up to 80 cm long, creating a magnificent display that stops visitors in their tracks. 🌸 📷: Teh Swee Ping

A freshwater fish sporting a bold pattern that’s as sharp as its name!🐟 Found in streams and rivers, the Spanner Barb is a peaceful swimmer with a knack for blending in. A small but mighty part of our aquatic ecosystem!🌊 📷: Cai Yixiong

What’s the price of a bird’s song? Sometimes it could cost the songbird its life. In this episode, our guests dive into the intricacies of the illegal songbird trade, unpacking its main drivers and impacts in the region. Hear more at go.gov.sg/thatswildpodca…

The Striped Grenadier slices through our swamp forests with its spear-shaped abdomen - bright red in males, brownish-red in females. Keep a lookout for this rare native dragonfly patrolling MacRitchie, Kent Ridge and our nature reserves! 🌿 📷: Lesley Chng

True to its name, the Ashy Tailorbird "stitches" leaves together with spider silk and plant fibers to build its nests. 🪡🌿 You might spot this shy grey bird flitting through forests and gardens, gathering materials for its next masterpiece! 📷: Jerome Koh