Otterman Holt

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

At the Evening of Biodiversity II (16 Apr 2014); L-R: Meryl, Germaine, Marcus, Chloe, Amanda, Joys, Sivasothi (front), Chui Ting, Iris, Weiting, Liyana, Tze Kwan

2023/24 (submit in Sem 2)

Yvonne See Shi Min (MEM) – Realising the vision of a “City in Nature –an assessment of present provisions to facilitate human-wildlife co-existence
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)

Dionne Tan (8 Units UROPES) – Otter-human proximity in the urban matrix of Singapore
Collin Chua (8 Units UROPS) – Population distribution and dynamics of smooth-coated otters in southwest Singapore
Yolanda Lei (4 Units UROPS) – Ecological characterisitcs of the red jungle fowl (Gallus gallus) in NUS

2023/24 (submit in Special Semester)

Ruth Ang Xu Qing (4 units UROPS) – Ecological characterisitcs of the long-tailed macaque (Macaca fascicularis) in NUS

2022/23 (submit in Sem 2)

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.
Fong Hiu Ching Genevieve (8 MC UROPS) – Ecological characteristics of smooth-coated otters (Lutrogale perspicillata) in the Sungei Punggol- Sungei Serangoon catchment.
Hannah Senior (~8 MC UROPS; adopted exchange u’grad from Univ. Manchester) – An animal geography perspective of smooth-coated otters in Singapore.
Jaime Tay Sui Tin (MEM) – a case study of a CSR programme implementation in a non-profit sustainability novice SME.

2022/3 (submit in Sem 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?
William Zheng (8 MC UROPS) – Ecological characterisation of long-tailed macaque (Macaca fascicularis) troops in Sembawang and Clementi, Singapore.

UROPS 2021/2 Sem 2

Rachel Ong (UROPES 4MC) – otter-human proximity in the urban matrix of Singapore.
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

Christopher John – Effects of nomadic behaviour on the foraging efficiency of an urbanised smooth-coated otter (Lutrogale perspicillata) family in Singapore.
Stacia Loong – sustainable, inclusive management of an unprotected coastal shore
Celeste Goh – management of human-otter conflict in urban developments
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)

Seraphina Chia – Habitat use of a family of smooth-coated otters within the urban matrix of the Central Watershed, Singapore.
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

Leo Nyeinzawko – Organisational approaches of the Long-tailed Macaque Working Group in Singapore
Jaime Tay Sui Tin – How to enhance CSR in marine plastics beyond coastal cleanups?
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

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

UROPS (8MC) 2020/21

Christopher John – Habitat use and territoriality of smooth-coated otters at Ulu Pandan catchment and environs.
Seraphina Chia – Habitat use of a family of smooth-coated otters within the urban matrix of the Central Watershed, Singapore.
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

Sim Tze Yong – TBC: A study of environmental education and environmental conservation elements in the Singapore education system.
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

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

Visiting students (May – Sep 2020)

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

Master’s in Environmental Management 2020/21

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

2019/20

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

— Hons 2018/9

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

UROPS 2018/2019

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.
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

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

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

UROPS 2017/2018

Lim Wei Zhi (LSM3289; submits in Sem 1) – Territoriality in two families of smooth-coated otters in the Marina Bay catchment of Singapore.
Tang Yong Jen (LSM2288; submits in Sem 1) – Herptiles of NUS: pre-monsoonal diversity, distribution and temporal variation.
Quek Xiao Tong (LSM2289) – Establishing a monitoring mechanism for long-tailed macaque-human interactions with considerations for pre-empting conflict.
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).
Everlyn Julya Koh (LSM3288; submits in Sem 2) – The herpetofauna of NUS: post-monsoonal diversity and distribution, and temporal trends.
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

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

Hons & UROPS 2016/2017

Max Khoo De Yuan – The population status of smooth-coated otters (Lutrogale perspicillata) in Singapore
Ong Shu Yi – The identification, characterisation and management of mammal roadkill hotspots on mainland Singapore
Lau Jun Jie – Behavioural traits and vocalisations of a family of smooth-coated otters Lutrogale perspicillata (Geoffroy, 1826) in the urban environment of Singapore
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)
Lim Zong Xian – An autecology study of host-obligate bat fly parasites (Insecta: Nycteribiidae & Streblidae) w/Ian Mendenhall
Elaine Sam Hui Xian – Recycling contamination in NUS: a study on prevailing attitudes and strategies to improve campus recycling
Vivian Balachandran (NTU) – How Psychological Beliefs Affect the Practices of Recreational Fishermen in Singapore

2015/6 Hons

Tham Si Ting Claudine – The diversity and abundance of tadpoles (Amphibia: Anura) in four hill streams of Singapore
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.
Soh Pei Yee Amanda – Characterising human-macaque interactions at Woodlands Waterfront Park
Tan Jia Xiu – Designing and assessing the feasibility of an integrated plan to manage human-macaque conflict at MacRitchie Reservoir Park
Diana Afiqah Binte Mohamed Juwahir – The impact status of two well-used trails in primary forest fragments in Singapore

2015/2016 UROPS

Nicole Siew Wan Ru (LSM3289) – Characterisation of two primary forest streams in Central Catchment Nature Reserve
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

Fung Tze Kwan – Diet, home range and ecological role of the common palm civet (Paradoxurus hermaphroditus) in Singapore
Natalie Monica Kartikasari – Development of “Just in Time” lectures to communicate conservation awareness through nature/environment educators
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

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.
Tan Qiao Hao Joys – Ranging behaviour of the Hindhede Macaca fascicularis Raffles, 1821 troop, during the closure of Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, Singapore.
Quek Zheng Bin Randolph – A preliminary investigation into the autecology of the clustered fishtail palm Caryota mitis Lour 1790.
Cheong Ka Min Delicia – Marine trash in Singei Mandai Kechil mangrove, Singapore: abundance, composition and distribution.
Lee Lijin, Audrey – Human-ecosystem conflict in Singapore: diversity, spatiality and legally; and a study of encroachment in prohibited nature areas.
Zhang Yuchen – The distribution and characteristion of coastal streams on mainland Singapore.

UROPS 2014/2015

Ng Lin Yu (UROPS) – Morphometrics and seasonal abundance of the tropical swallowtail moth, Lyssa zampa
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
Tham Si Ting Claudine (LSM3288) – Characterisation of a freshwater stream in Bukit Timah Nature Reserve and implications for long-term management.
Ong Shu Yi (LSM2289) – Characterisation of a brackish water stream in north-east Singapore with reccomendations for conservation of a rare habitat.

MSc 2015

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

Hons & UROPS 2013/2014

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
Ng Xin Yi Iris – The distribution, microhabitat use and activity pattern of the slender squirrel, Sundasciurus tenuis, and sympatric species in forests of Singapore
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)
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
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

Tan Yi Ting Chloe – Differential distribution of ground-dwelling small mammals across old and young secondary forests and scrublands in Singapore
Chua Jia Yu – The ecology of the house shrew (Suncus murinus) in young secondary forests and urban sites in Singapore
Yeo Hui Fen Genevieve – The population status and diet of the Common Palm Civet, Paradoxurus hermaphroditus (Pallas, 1777) in the Wessex – Tanglin Halt environs
Neo Pei Jun – Autecology of a native and an introduced Callosciurus spp. in the former Bidadari cemetery and their interactions
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

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

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

M.Sc (Environmental Management), 2012

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

Fung Tze Kwan – The diet of the common palm civet, Paradoxurus hermaphroditus (Pallas, 1777) in urban and forested environments in Singapore
Teo Yong Jian Glendon – Morphology of the zoea larvae stages of Singapore’s mangrove tree-climbing crabs (Decopoda: Brachyura: Sesarmidae)
Cheo Pei Rong (UROPS) – Substrate Preference and Population Distribution of the Thorny Sea Cucumber (Colochirus quadrangularis) at Changi Beach
Lee Bee Yan (UROPS) – Species diversity and recruitment of mangrove brachyuran crabs in western Sungei Mandai Besar mangrove
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
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
Tan Wei Min Kenneth (UROPS) – Population status of the Common Water Monitor (Varanus salvator) in Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, Singapore
Mei Ailian (UROPS) – Peak activity and home range of community cats in a mature TNRM estate
Theng Tze Yin Meryl (UROPS) – Status, distribution and diet of the Smooth-coated Otter Lutrogale perspicillata (Geoffroy, 1826) in Singapore

Hons & UROPS 2009/2010

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

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

Hons & UROPS 2007/8

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

Whilst at Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research: UROPS 2004

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

M.Sc (Environmental Management) 2003

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

Hons 2001/2

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)

Fung Tze Kwan (2016) – Diet, home range and ecological role of the common palm civet (Paradoxurus hermaphroditus) in Singapore
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)

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

M.Sc (Environmental Management)

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