Nation

Rare sighting of Malayan tapir in Singapore

By CHEW HUI MIN
The tapir was spotted in Changi at about 4.30am on June 24, 2016. - The Straits Times/ANN

SINGAPORE: A Malayan tapir was spotted in Changi Friday morning, in a rare sighting of the endangered animal in the island nation.

The herbivore is known for having a distinctive white patch round its middle, and a black head, shoulders and hind quarters.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Tapir , Singapore

Next In Nation
Two men nabbed for doing 'wheelie' stunts on SPE
Nicotine delisting was a 'critical step' to regulate black market vape industry, says Dr Zaliha
Malaysia closely monitoring Global Sumud Flotilla near Gaza, says Anwar
BN to contest all 56 seats in Johor polls, says Onn Hafiz
MetMalaysia warns of thunderstorms in southern peninsula, Borneo States until 7pm (May 16)
Malaysia ratifies MEUPCA, strengthening partnership with EU
Malaysia bolsters position in BRICS foreign ministers' meeting, says Tok Mat
Man nabbed with exotic wildlife meat at Semporna resort
Anwar launches Paduri Madani Scheme to empower 29,000 B40 women entrepreneurs
Sandakan hospital performs first complex jaw reconstruction surgery

Trending in News

Others Also Read

Load more

Copyright © 1995- Star Media Group Berhad [197101000523 (10894-D)]

Best viewed on Chrome browsers.