Episode Details

Singapore is getting wilder—and that’s both a triumph and a test. In this episode, we explore the city-state’s unexpected urban wildlife renaissance, as otters, hornbills, parrots and even the occasional tapir reclaim spaces in one of the world’s densest cities. Fueled by decades of environmental cleanup, green corridors, and restored waterways, animals once threatened or gone are now thriving alongside people. But success brings friction: otters raid fish ponds, residents clash with wildlife, and “nature” no longer stays neatly in parks. How does a hyper-modern metropolis balance conservation pride with the messiness of wild animals living next door?

https://www.economist.com/asia/2023/09/14/hornbills-otters-and-even-a-tapir-singapore-is-rewilding