Otterman Holt

Student research on faunal ecology, mangroves of Singapore, public awareness and human-wildlife interaction

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2023/24 (submit in Sem 2)

  1. Yvonne See Shi Min (MEM) – Realising the vision of a “City in Nature –an assessment of present provisions to facilitate human-wildlife co-existence
  2. Keona Toh Zi Xian (8MC UROPS) – A citizen science approach to an annual census mechanism for the smooth-coated otters (Lutrogale perspicillata) in Singapore.

2023/24 (submit in Sem 1)

  1. Dionne Tan (8 Units UROPES) – Human-otter conflict involving nursing families of smooth-coated otters (Lutrogale perspicillata) in the urban natrix of Singapore.
  2. Collin Chua (8 Units UROPS) – The population status and dynamics of smooth-coated otters (Lutrogale perspicillata) in south-west Singapore.
  3. Yolanda Lei (4 Units UROPS) – Population Status, Distribution and Home Range of the Red Junglefowl (Gallus gallus) with a Comparison of Census Methods on Kent Ridge Campus, National University of Singapore.

2023/24 (submit in Special Semester)

  1. Ruth Ang Xu Qing (4 units UROPS) – Evaluation of human-long-tailed macaque (Macaca fascicularis) interactions at King Edward VII, a residential hall on Kent Ridge Campus, National University of Singapore.

2022/23 (submit in Sem 2)

  1. Timothy Leong (16 MC Hons) – Towards a holistic and integrated approach to mitigating human-smooth-coated otter (Lutrogale perspicillata) conflict in a landed property residential estate in Singapore.
  2. Fong Hiu Ching Genevieve (8 MC UROPS) – Ecological characteristics of smooth-coated otters (Lutrogale perspicillata) in the Sungei Punggol- Sungei Serangoon catchment.
  3. Hannah Senior (~8 MC UROPS; adopted exchange u’grad from Univ. Manchester) – An animal geography perspective of smooth-coated otters in Singapore.
  4. Jaime Tay Sui Tin (MEM) – A case study of the approach to creating a CSR strategy for a non-profit art institution in Singapore.

2022/3 (submit in Sem 1)

  1. Yeo Lifang (8 MC UROPS) – Does the diet of breeding oriental pied hornbills (Anthracoceros albirostris) on mainland Singapore differ from those on Pulau Ubin?
  2. William Zheng (8 MC UROPS) – Ecological characterisation of long-tailed macaque (Macaca fascicularis) troops in Sembawang and Clementi, Singapore.

UROPS 2021/2 Sem 2

  1. Rachel Ong (UROPES 4MC) – otter-human proximity in the urban matrix of Singapore.
  2. Chin Jun Yu (UROPES 4MC) – Behavioural traits of smooth-coated otters (Lutrogale perspicillata) and humans, and environmental characteristics that influence human-otter proximity in the urban matrix of Singapore.

Honours 2021/22

  1. Christopher John – Effects of nomadic behaviour on the foraging efficiency of an urbanised smooth-coated otter (Lutrogale perspicillata) family in Singapore.
  2. Stacia Loong – sustainable, inclusive management of an unprotected coastal shore
  3. Celeste Goh – management of human-otter conflict in urban developments
  4. Badrul Amin B Mahmud (w/Chua Siew Chin) – growth rate of functional plant groups in forested plots

UROPS (8MC) 2020/21 (submit in Semester 1)

  1. Seraphina Chia – Habitat use of a family of smooth-coated otters within the urban matrix of the Central Watershed, Singapore.
  2. Lim Yi He (w/Chua Siew Chin)– Long-term recovery of reforestation and assisted natural regeneration plots in Singapore.

Master’s in Environmental Management 2021/22

  1. Leo Nyeinzawko – Organisational approaches of the Long-tailed Macaque Working Group in Singapore
  2. Jaime Tay Sui Tin – How to enhance CSR in marine plastics beyond coastal cleanups?
  3. Crystalyn Leo Kai Ling – Can independent but directed contact with nature contribute to student learning and wellness in large classes?

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Honours 2020/21

  1. Wong Weijian – Management of common palm civets (Paradoxurus hermaphroditus) by the Urban Wildlife Working Group in Singapore.
  2. Anusha Shivram (UBC) – Population assessment of smooth-coated otters in Singapore.
  3. Aaron Chong (KCL) – Human-otter interactions in Singapore.

UROPS (8MC) 2020/21

  1. Christopher John – Habitat use and territoriality of smooth-coated otters at Ulu Pandan catchment and environs.
  2. Seraphina Chia – Habitat use of a family of smooth-coated otters within the urban matrix of the Central Watershed, Singapore.
  3. Lim Yi He (w/Chua Siew Chin)– Long-term recovery of reforestation and assisted natural regeneration plots in Singapore.

Master’s in Environmental Management 2020/21

  1. Sim Tze Yong – TBC: A study of environmental education and environmental conservation elements in the Singapore education system.
  2. Kalaivani Uthaman – TBC: an examination of the PHC RISE network, an example of facilitated civil society partnerships with government.

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UROPS 2020/2021

  1. Christopher John – Habitat use and territoriality of smooth-coated otters at Ulu Pandan catchment and environs (submits Sem 2, 2021).
  2. Badrul Amin bin Mahmud – Determining the utility of aerial photography in assessing forest recovery in Singapore (submits Dec 2020).

Visiting students (May – Sep 2020)

  1. Anusha Shivram, UBC – Smooth-coated otter movement in Singapore’s urban matrix.
  2. Aaron Chong, KCL (Hons) – Human-otter interactions in Singapore.
  3. Christian Ching – Otter-dog interactions in Punggol, Singapore.

Master’s in Environmental Management 2020/21

  1.  Sim Tze Yong – TBC: A study of environmental education and environmental conservation elements in the Singapore education system.
  2. Kalaivani Uthaman – An examination of the PHC RISE network, an example of facilitated civil society partnerships with government.

2019/20

  1. Shirlene Chiam Jia Hui (LSM3288) – Habitat characterisation of Berlayer Bay, a coastal environment in the south-west of Singapore.
  2. Kee Jing Yo (LSM2289) – the occurrence and behaviour of the Tanimbar Corella (Cacatua Goffiniana) at Changi Point.

— Hons 2018/9

  1. Liow Jia Zhen Tina – Home range, activity pattern, and feeding ecology of pre-natal and post-natal smooth-coated otters (Lutrogale perspicillata) in Singapore.
  2. Koh Julya Everlyn – Population distribution, habitat use, behaviour and vocalisation of the cinnamon tree frog, Nyctixalus pictus (Peters, 1871) in Singapore.
  3. Loh Wanqi – The population status and human perception of common palm civet Paradoxurus hermaphroditus (pallas, 1777) and tree connectivity in Wessex, Singapore.
  4. Magena Yeo – Behavioural response of long-tailed macaques (Macaca fascicularis) to monkey guarding at Thomson Ridge, Singapore.

UROPS 2018/2019

  1. Mohammad Noh Bin Mohammad Ismail (LSM3289; submits in Sem 1) – Population status of the Common Water Monitor (Varanus salvator) and Estuarine crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) in Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, Singapore.
  2. Tan Yan Hui Shaina (LSM3288; submits in Sem 1) – Dynamics of marine debris on non-recreational beaches in Singapore: retention rates, lateral movement and sources.

Master’s in Environmental Management 2018

  1. Chua Jie Ling Trina (submits in Sem 1) – Evolution of the community development model in the Friends of Parks initiative in Singapore.

— Hons 2017/2018

  1. Ho Lijean – Frequency, distribution and site analysis of mammal roadkills in Singapore.
  2. Quek Xue Han – Status of poaching in Singapore: an investigation of its occurrence, diversity and distribution from Dec 2014 to Jan 2018.
  3. Tay Sianglin – Targeting source, route and point of disposal to eliminate on-the-go recycling contamination.

UROPS 2017/2018

  1. Lim Wei Zhi (LSM3289; submits in Sem 1) – Territoriality in two families of smooth-coated otters in the Marina Bay catchment of Singapore.
  2. Tang Yong Jen (LSM2288; submits in Sem 1) – Herptiles of NUS: pre-monsoonal diversity, distribution and temporal variation.
  3. Quek Xiao Tong (LSM2289) – Establishing a monitoring mechanism for long-tailed macaque-human interactions with considerations for pre-empting conflict.
  4. Fatin Nadzirah Bte Zahari (LSM3289) –  Home range and activity patterns of three troops of long-tailed macaques Macaca fascicularis Raffles, 1821 in the environs of Wildlife Reserves Singapore (WRS).
  5. Everlyn Julya Koh (LSM3288; submits in Sem 2) – The herpetofauna of NUS: post-monsoonal diversity and distribution, and temporal trends.
  6. Denise Ong Rui Ying (LSM3288; submits in Sem 2) – Population distribution, structure, activity pattern and diet of Oriental Pied Hornbill in the Queenstown/Commonwealth area.

Master’s in Environmental Management

  1. Wong Hiu Fung (submits in Sem 1) – Evolution of environmental volunteering for the conservation of the marine environment of Singapore.

Hons & UROPS 2016/2017

  1. Max Khoo De Yuan – The population status of smooth-coated otters (Lutrogale perspicillata) in Singapore
  2. Ong Shu Yi – The identification, characterisation and management of mammal roadkill hotspots on mainland Singapore
  3. Lau Jun Jie – Behavioural traits and vocalisations of a family of smooth-coated otters Lutrogale perspicillata (Geoffroy, 1826) in the urban environment of Singapore
  4. Lim Hui-Wen Chanelle – The identity and ecology of three troops of long-tailed macaques Macaca fascicularis Raffles, 1821 in the environs of Wildlife Reserves Singapore (WRS)
  5. Lim Zong Xian – An autecology study of host-obligate bat fly parasites (Insecta: Nycteribiidae & Streblidae) w/Ian Mendenhall
  6. Elaine Sam Hui Xian – Recycling contamination in NUS: a study on prevailing attitudes and strategies to improve campus recycling
  7. Vivian Balachandran (NTU) – How Psychological Beliefs Affect the Practices of Recreational Fishermen in Singapore

2015/6 Hons

  1. Tham Si Ting Claudine – The diversity and abundance of tadpoles (Amphibia: Anura) in four hill streams of Singapore
  2. Tan See Yi – The status, distribution and public awareness of the endangered coastal horseshoe crab (Tachypleus gigas), green turtle (Chelonia mydas) and hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) in Singapore.
  3. Soh Pei Yee Amanda – Characterising human-macaque interactions at Woodlands Waterfront Park
  4. Tan Jia Xiu – Designing and assessing the feasibility of an integrated plan to manage human-macaque conflict at MacRitchie Reservoir Park
  5. Diana Afiqah Binte Mohamed Juwahir – The impact status of two well-used trails in primary forest fragments in Singapore

2015/2016 UROPS

  1. Nicole Siew Wan Ru (LSM3289) – Characterisation of two primary forest streams in Central Catchment Nature Reserve
  2. Max Khoo De Yuan (LSM3288) – Home range and diurnal activity pattern of two family groups of Lutrogale perspicillata (Geoffroy, 1826) along the Kallang River

MSc 2016

  1. Fung Tze Kwan – Diet, home range and ecological role of the common palm civet (Paradoxurus hermaphroditus) in Singapore
  2. Natalie Monica Kartikasari – Development of “Just in Time” lectures to communicate conservation awareness through nature/environment educators
  3. Heng Peiyan – Motivation, Value and Role of volunteers in biodiversity education programmes in Singapore

Holt seniors – Marcus Chua, Xu Weiting, Fung Tze Kwan, Amanda Tan, Meryl Theng & Chloe Tan. Hons  2014/2015

  1. Lai Chui Ting – Factors contributing to human-long-tailed macaque (Macaca fascicularis) conflict at MacRitchie Reservoir Park and suggestions for pre-emptive management. Submitted Semester 1.
  2. Tan Qiao Hao Joys – Ranging behaviour of the Hindhede Macaca fascicularis Raffles, 1821 troop, during the closure of Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, Singapore.
  3. Quek Zheng Bin Randolph – A preliminary investigation into the autecology of the clustered fishtail palm Caryota mitis Lour 1790.
  4. Cheong Ka Min Delicia – Marine trash in Singei Mandai Kechil mangrove, Singapore: abundance, composition and distribution.
  5. Lee Lijin, Audrey – Human-ecosystem conflict in Singapore: diversity, spatiality and legally; and a study of encroachment in prohibited nature areas.
  6. Zhang Yuchen – The distribution and characteristion of coastal streams on mainland Singapore.

UROPS 2014/2015

  1. Ng Lin Yu (UROPS) – Morphometrics and seasonal abundance of the tropical swallowtail moth, Lyssa zampa
  2. Yeo Qi Wei Jocelyn (UROPS) – The influence of the common palm civet on post-masting seed distribution and growth of the False Olive (Champereia manillana) in Pulau Ubin
  3. Tham Si Ting Claudine (LSM3288) – Characterisation of a freshwater stream in Bukit Timah Nature Reserve and implications for long-term management.
  4. Ong Shu Yi (LSM2289) – Characterisation of a brackish water stream in north-east Singapore with reccomendations for conservation of a rare habitat.

MSc 2015

  1. Xu Weiting – Bukit Timah Nature Reserve: an investigation of communication strategies, stakeholder participation and public perception.
  2. Waverly Aw – Perceptions of climate change in Singapore and its implications.
  3. Wee Kin Guan – An evaluation of the Science Centre Observatory’s communication through Sidewalk Astronomy and Public Outreach.

Hons & UROPS 2013/2014

  1. Leng Jun Mun Germaine – The diet of the mangrove horseshoe crab Carcinoscorpius rotundicauda (Latreille, 1802) in the tidal streams and mudflat of Sungei Mandai Kechil
  2. Ng Xin Yi Iris – The distribution, microhabitat use and activity pattern of the slender squirrel, Sundasciurus tenuis, and sympatric species in forests of Singapore
  3. Lai Chui Ting – Factors contributing to human-long-tailed macaque (Macaca fascicularis) conflict in Singapore and strategies for pre-emptive management (submits in Sem 2/2014)
  4. Nurliyana Omar (UROPS) – Resource availability of the clumping fishtail palm, Caryota mitis, for the common palm civet (Paradoxurus hermaphroditus) along the trail edges of Pulau Ubin, Singapore
  5. Tan Qiao Hao Joys (UROPS) – Evaluating the status of human-macaque interactions at a coastal park in Singapore and a proposal of a rapid assessment method

Hons & UROPS 2012/2013

  1. Tan Yi Ting Chloe – Differential distribution of ground-dwelling small mammals across old and young secondary forests and scrublands in Singapore
  2. Chua Jia Yu – The ecology of the house shrew (Suncus murinus) in young secondary forests and urban sites in Singapore
  3. Yeo Hui Fen Genevieve – The population status and diet of the Common Palm Civet, Paradoxurus hermaphroditus (Pallas, 1777) in the Wessex – Tanglin Halt environs
  4. Neo Pei Jun – Autecology of a native and an introduced Callosciurus spp. in the former Bidadari cemetery and their interactions
  5. Leng Jun Mun Germaine (UROPS) – Population and distribution of the mangrove horseshoe crab (Carcinoscorpius rotundicauda) in tidal streams of Sungei Mandai Kechil MK3 stream system

M.Sc (Zoology) 2013

  1. Chua Aik Hwee Marcus (2013) – Ecology and conservation of the leopard cat Prionailurus bengalensis (Kerr, 1792) (Mammalia: Carnivora: Felidae) in Singapore

Hons & UROPS 2011/2012

  1. Tan Hui-Ning Amanda – Small mammal communities at the Bukit Timah and Central Catchment Nature Reserves in the vicinity of the proposed eco-link
  2. Mei Ailian – The visibility of community cats (Felis catus) in encounter zones of HDB estates in Singapore
  3. Theng Tze Yin Meryl – Autecology of the Smooth-coated Otter Lutrogale perspicillata (Geoffroy, 1826) along the Johor Straits, Singapore
  4. Ong Say Lin (UROPS) – Wild pig (Sus scrofa) distribution in mainland Singapore and human- wildlife management challenges.
  5. Naomi Lee Min Vivien (UROPS) – Bat communities in Singapore

M.Sc (Environmental Management), 2012

  1. Wong Yueat Tin (2012) – Development of the Singapore Blue Plan and the current state of public awareness and interest in the local marine environment

Hons & UROPS 2010/2011

  1. Fung Tze Kwan – The diet of the common palm civet, Paradoxurus hermaphroditus (Pallas, 1777) in urban and forested environments in Singapore
  2. Teo Yong Jian Glendon – Morphology of the zoea larvae stages of Singapore’s mangrove tree-climbing crabs (Decopoda: Brachyura: Sesarmidae)
  3. Cheo Pei Rong (UROPS) – Substrate Preference and Population Distribution of the Thorny Sea Cucumber (Colochirus quadrangularis) at Changi Beach
  4. Lee Bee Yan (UROPS) – Species diversity and recruitment of mangrove brachyuran crabs in western Sungei Mandai Besar mangrove
  5. Ker Yi Hao Jessica (UROPS) – Mangrove crab diversity and activity patterns of Perisesarma eumolpe (de man, 1895) and Perisesarma indiarum (Tweedie, 1940) in Mandai Besar Mangrove, Singapore
  6. Wong Ze Lin (UROPS) – Mangrove brachyuran crabs community between exposed and shaded areas along the forest fringe at the estuary of Sungei Mandai Besar, Singapore
  7. Tan Wei Min Kenneth (UROPS) – Population status of the Common Water Monitor (Varanus salvator) in Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, Singapore
  8. Mei Ailian (UROPS) – Peak activity and home range of community cats in a mature TNRM estate
  9. Theng Tze Yin Meryl (UROPS) – Status, distribution and diet of the Smooth-coated Otter Lutrogale perspicillata (Geoffroy, 1826) in Singapore

Hons & UROPS 2009/2010

  1. Xu Weiting – Autecology and public awareness of the Paradoxurus hermaphroditus (Pallas, 1777) in an urban environment in Singapore.
  2. Chua Yi Teng – Distribution and biology of the endemic Johnson’s freshwater crab, Irmengardia johnsoni
  3. Siti Aisyah Binte Jamal – Gut morphology of mangrove tree-climbing crabs in Singapore.
  4. Khew Yu Ting Joanne – Morphology, abundance and periodicity of the first zoea stage larvae of mangrove tree-climbing crabs (Decapoda: Brachyura: Sesarmidae)
  5. Li Xiu Jing Rachael – Diet of the wild boar (Sus scrofa) on Pulau Ubin and implications on conservation management
  6. Chung Yi Fei (UROPS) – The population status of common palm civets (Paradoxurus hermaphroditus) in the secondary forest fragment at Holland Woods
  7. Khoo Chun Kiat Edward (UROPS) – A preliminary study of distribution of freshwater crabs in Nee Soon Freshwater Swamp Forest, Singapore
  8. Tan Hui-Ning Amanda (UROPS, Oct 2010) – The population of the Red Jungle Fowl (Gallus gallus) in a forest fragment in Bukit Batok

Hons & UROPS 2008/9

  1. Su Linting Theresa – Feeding ecology of large carnivorous mudskippers in Singapore mangroves.
  2. Chua Aik Hwee Marcus – Can medium-sized terrestrial mammals coexist with man on Pulau Ubin?
  3. Xie Huiru (UROPS) – Morphometrics of Selatium brockii: Is there evidence for allometric growth?
  4. Chua Jie Ling Trina (UROPS) – Tidal migration of the Giant Mudskipper Periophthalmodon schlosseri (Pallas, 1770) in a Singapore Mangrove.

Hons & UROPS 2007/8

  1. Su Yuhan – Conservation attitudes towards nature: A Singapore perspective.
  2. Ng Jia Jun Daniel – Population status and distribution of a Singapore endemic freshwater crab, Johora singaporensis
  3. Loh Kok Sheng (UROPS) – Mass mortality and recruitment of intertidal marine invertebrates in Chek Jawa, Singapore.
  4. Su Linting Theresa (UROPS) – Fauna of Kent Ridge: Species diversity trends
  5. Chen Deixian (UROPS) – Fauna of Kent Ridge: Spider diversity and the identification of common spiders
  6. Tan Wei-ping Alicia (UROPS) – Fauna of Kent Ridge: Status and distribution of the Anura
  7. Wong Ai Li Audrey (UROPS) – Fauna of Kent Ridge: Preliminary assessment of the insect fauna

Whilst at Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research: UROPS 2004

  1. Hong Ruixia Fiona – Population and distribution of the mangrove horseshoe crab Carcinoscopius rotundicauda at the Kranji Nature Trail estuaries, Western Johor Straits [web]
  2. Teo Yen Ling – Population and distribution of mangrove prawns at the Kranji Nature Trail estuaries, Western Johor Straits [web]

M.Sc (Environmental Management) 2003

  1. Mohd Shali Buang – What affects the satisfaction of visitors to Chek Jawa and how to mitigate impact

Hons 2001/2

  1. Chan Puay San Grace – Aspects of the ecology of the mangrove crabs Metopograpsus frontalis and Metopograpsus latifrons (Brachyura: Grapsidae: Grapsinae) in Singapore.

Graduate students M.Sc (Zoology)

  1. Fung Tze Kwan (2016) – Diet, home range and ecological role of the common palm civet (Paradoxurus hermaphroditus) in Singapore
  2. Chua Aik Hwee Marcus (2013) – Ecology and conservation of the leopard cat Prionailurus bengalensis (Kerr, 1792) (Mammalia: Carnivora: Felidae) in Singapore

M.Sc (Science Communication)

  1. Natalie Monica Kartikasaric (2016)– Development of “Just in Time” lectures to communicate conservation awareness through nature/environment educators
  2. Heng Peiyan (2016) – Motivation, Value and Role of volunteers in biodiversity education programmes in Singapore
  3. Xu Weiting (2015) – Bukit Timah Nature Reserve: an investigation of communication strategies, stakeholder participation and public perception.
  4. Waverly Aw (2015) – Perceptions of climate change in Singapore and its implications.
  5. Wee Kin Guan (2015) – An evaluation of the Science Centre Observatory’s communication through Sidewalk Astronomy and Public Outreach.
  6. Neo Zhu Lin (2013) – Examining learning-related behaviour at multiuser exhibits by visitors at the Science Centre Singapore
  7. Yenata Filia Wijaya (2013) – Qualitative media analysis of genetically modified food debate in the New Scientist and Straits Times 1998 – 2012
  8. Anu Priya Nair (2013) – The influence of media and education on attitudes towards human-macaque conflict in Singapore
  9. Tan Ngee Tiang (2013) – The influence of an environmental programme on Brownies interest and motivation in science and conservation

M.Sc (Environmental Management)

  1. Chua Jie Ling Trina (2018) – Evolution of the community development model in the Friends of Parks initiative in Singapore.
  2. Wong Hiu Fung (2017) – Evolution of environmental volunteering for the conservation of the marine environment of Singapore.
  3. Wong Yueat Tin (2012) – Development of the Singapore Blue Plan and the current state of public awareness and interest in the local marine environment
  4. Mohd Shali Buang (2003) – What affects the satisfaction of visitors to Chek Jawa and how to mitigate impact

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