![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The mangrove horseshoe crab is the smaller of the two and can be found in mangroves. There are two horseshoe crab species in Singapore, namely the mangrove horseshoe crab ( Carcinoscorpius rotundicauda) and the coastal horseshoe crab ( Tachypleus gigas). Have you seen a living fossil? Horseshoe crabs are akin to one as they have lived for more than 450 million years without changes in its physical appearance or characteristics! Get up close to these mud-dwellers during low-tide at the Mud Experience or simply try to spot them at the Mangrove Boardwalk in the Reserve!Ĭan you spot the two baby horseshoe crabs? Hint: they are at the upper right and lower left of the picture. These organisms help to maintain the health of the mud and are also an important source of food for animals higher up in the food chain. Our mudflats are full of life, if only you know how to spot them! Masters of disguise, these creatures camouflage with their surroundings and it often takes patience and a keen pair of eyes to spot the inhabitants of the mudflats. So, on your next trip to the Reserve, do not just focus on the migratory birds, but try to spot our native inhabitants as well! However, Sungei Buloh is not just a stopover for these migratory birds, but also a permanent home to many of Singapore’s native species. The routes taken by these birds are known as flyways and Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve is situated along one of the world's greatest, spanning from Russian Far East and Alaska to Australia and New Zealand. Every year, millions of migratory shorebirds escape the harsh winters in the north by braving an arduous journey southward to roost and feed. ![]()
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