Bukit Timah Nature Reserve - Wild Singapore at Its Best

Bukit Timah Nature Reserve is one of the most invitinghere is remarkable and the scenes especially during
forest regions in Singapore. Although it is located in athe early hours of the day in nothing short of
410 acre area, which is considered to be a modestspectacular. Vines, palms, rattans, lianas and epiphytes
size for a nature reserve, a fascinating array of wildcan be found at Bukit Timah Nature Reserve along
animals inhabit this lush and thriving habitat. The naturewith a number of other majestic species which are
reserve itself is located near the Bukit Timah Hill whichcommon in rain forests.
is the reason why it inherited the same name. As farAlthough several varieties of animals inhabit these
as Singapore is concerned Bukit Timah Natureparts, only few are spotted easily. This is mainly due to
Reserve is one of the largest forest regions whichthe increasing human activity in the region. Most of the
draw in hundreds of tourists on a regular basis.mammals such as the colugo, the flying lemur, scaly
Visitors to the park will be immediately captivated byanteater and pangolin have learned to lead a highly
the greenery at the park which has been recognizedsecretive existence. This sort of behavior in animals is
as one of the most productive regions in the countrycommon when they feel that their natural habitat is at
with regard to plant life. Upon arrival you will berisk and they focus on survival. However poaching and
greeted by the liberating fragrance of fresh, clean airhabitat loss is not a threat to the animals here as they
and the enchanting sound of the birds chirping away.are well protected by the environmental authorities.
The sheer diversity of the plant life that could be found