The otters of Singapore — and other unexpected wildlife thriving in cities

Name: The otters of Singapore — and other unexpected wildlife thriving in cities
Uploaded: 2024-09-19T14:40:19Z
Duration: 13 min 56 s
Description: Animal behavior expert Philip Johns introduces us to the vibrant urban environments of Singapore, where city dwellers and skyscrapers coexist with a rich array of other species, including otters, hornbills and lizards — prompting the question: Can we design cities to be wildlife refuges?

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Philip Johns |

TEDxYale NUS College

• October 2023

Animal behavior expert Philip Johns introduces us to the vibrant urban environments of Singapore, where city dwellers and skyscrapers coexist with a rich array of other species, including otters, hornbills and lizards — prompting the question: Can we design cities to be wildlife refuges?

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The otters of Singapore — and other unexpected wildlife thriving in cities

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