Rare bat species spotted at Singapore's Lower Peirce Reservoir thrills wildlife enthusiasts

The bat, which can be found at the Central Catchment Nature Reserve and in Pulau Tekong, is a critically endangered species. - Photo: Joanne Toh

SINGAPORE: A rare bat species native to Singapore has been sighted at Lower Peirce Reservoir, delighting wildlife enthusiasts.

Despite being busy dealing with a family emergency, Ms Rovena Chow still made it a point to try and catch a glimpse of the trefoil horseshoe bat on April 23, after her friend Joanne Toh told her about its appearance two days earlier.