Singapore Nature by NParks
The official channel of Singapore's National Parks Board: treeshrews, walking catfish and bat-pollinated trees, each with a good photo and a few clear lines.
What it is
The official Telegram channel of NParks, Singapore's National Parks Board, the government agency that looks after the country's parks, nature reserves and the Singapore Botanic Gardens. It's in English, has more than 11,000 subscribers and posts several times a week.
The main format is a short species card: one plant or animal you can find in Singapore, a credited photo, the scientific name, a few sentences on what makes it interesting, and a link to more. Between those you'll see posts about events in the gardens and tips for pet owners.
Why we picked it
It's an official channel that reads like a good little nature blog about the tropics. Recent posts covered the Common Putat, whose night-blooming flowers are pollinated by bats and moths and whose leaves feed Atlas moth caterpillars; the Common Walking Catfish, which can leave the water and shuffle across land on its fin spines; the Common Treeshrew, which everyone mistakes for a squirrel; and the Sweet Osmanthus, which flowers right around the Mid-Autumn Festival.
The writing is short and plain, and the photos are clearly taken with care. A couple of minutes a day gets you a small introduction to the wildlife of an equatorial city.
Where to start
- Scroll for the single-species posts; they're the heart of the channel.
- Follow the "Learn more" links when something catches your eye.
- Note the scientific names; they make it easy to look a species up later.
- Skip the garden festival posts if you're not in Singapore.
Who it's for
Nature and plant lovers, anyone planning a trip to Singapore or Southeast Asia, and parents looking for quick animal facts to share with kids.
Quick answers
Is this really the NParks channel? Yes. The official site, nparks.gov.sg, links to it alongside its other social accounts.
Is it all nature? Mostly. There are also garden event announcements and pet care tips.
How often does it post? Several times a week; in late September 2026 it was close to daily.
