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Xu Weiting U062115A 91500488
Project Title
Survey and public awareness of the Common Palm Civet (Paradoxurus hermaphroditus) in Singapore
Project Description
Even though, the Common Palm Civet is native to Singapore, not much information is known about them
locally. The study intends to address the need regarding distribution status and population characteristics of
this species. These studies would be completed with the use of camera trapping techniques and line
transects in different areas of Singapore.
In addition, Singapore has experienced extensive deforestation, which leads to the increased sighting of
Paradoxurus hermaphroditus in urban settings. Therefore, the public perception and awareness of the
Common Palm Civet would also be investigated through surveys with NUS students and the public,
The data from the project allows us to have a better understanding of the biology of the native Common
Palm Civets that still exist within Singapore and also to aid in the conservation of one of the last remaining
carnivore that Singapore has.
Project Objectives
There are three objectives for this project. Firstly, the project aims to understand the population
characteristics such as population size and distribution of the Common Palm Civet found in Siglap. Secondly,
the status of the Paradoxurus hermaphroditus in Singapore can also be established. Through this project
and perception surveys, the level of public awareness can be raised through appropriate means of public
education to allow people to learn and to appreciate the civets, thus, aiding in their conservation.
References
Corbet, G.B. and Hill, J.E., 1992. The Mammals of the Indomalayan Region. Oxford.
Joshi, A. et al., 1995. Influences of Food Distribution and Predation Pressures on Spacing Behavior in Palm
Civets. Journal of Mammology, 76(4): 1205-1212.
Miller, J.R., 2005. Biodiversity conservation and the extinction of experience. Trends in Ecology and Evolution,
20(8): 430-434.