On 2 January, visitors to Singapore’s Sungei Buloh Wetland River witnessed a rare but significant sight. A three-meter-long crocodile was seen resting peacefully, just as a warning sign on the water’s edge indicated. The sign read, “Watch out for crocodiles.”
The moment the video was posted in a Facebook group, and quickly spread on social media. A new discussion has started about the coexistence of wildlife and humans in Singapore.
Videographer’s Experience:
The scene was captured by 58-year-old wildlife enthusiast Alastair Spykerman. He was taking pictures of birds at Eagle Point at around 5:20 p.m. when he saw the crocodile. The video was captured at the Little Heron Deck of Kranji Reservoir Park.
There, the focus is on the crocodile, which is forked from a calm warning sign on the railing of the bridge. The video shows the crocodile’s mouth open, which many find terrifying.
Behavior and Explanation
However, according to sources, Spykerman mentioned that the crocodile’s mouth being open is not indicative of aggression. It is a natural process known as ‘gaping,’ through which the crocodile controls its body temperature.
He said that the crocodile remained in the same place for about 15 minutes during low tide. In his experience, seeing crocodiles, especially in the Tai Sangei Buloh area, is not new. It is relatively familiar to visitors.
Crocodiles in Singapore
In Singapore, saltwater crocodiles are commonly seen in estuaries, reservoirs and mangrove areas. They spend a lot of time basking in the sun or hiding behind trees. At night, they also hunt small animals and sometimes eat fish.
Their presence has also been recorded in the Kallang rivers, Sungei Seletar, Kranji Reservoirs, Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, and Pulau Tekong Sungai Buloh areas. Therefore, visitors to these areas should be cautious.
Netizens’ Reactions
The video of Singapore Wildlife Sighting received over 6,000 reactions and over 760K views after being shared on Facebook. Many netizens warned about the crocodile’s ability to adapt to the changing environment and its ability to adapt to the changing environment. they cited the presence of crocodiles during floods in Malaysia and Indonesia as examples to advise keeping a distance.
Again, they said that it is dangerous to consider flood animals as ‘friends.’
Watch the video here:
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