Survey on Southern Islands finds endangered species

Some of the nationally endangered species found include the Oriental Magpie-robin, which was newly recorded on Pulau Tekukor. - The Straits Times/ANN

A comprehensive biodiversity survey on the Southern Islands has discovered several rare and endangered species there, including the oriental magpie-robin and spotted wood owl.

The Southern Islands Biodiversity survey looks at the terrestrial and marine habitats of more than 10 islands south of mainland Singapore.