S1E24: How will Singapore manage the growing otter population?

Synopsis: Every Tuesday, The Straits Times analyses Singapore's latest news and announcements. 

The Straits Times' Zakir Hussain, Singapore editor at The Straits Times, speaks with Money FM 89.3's Bharati Jagdish.

The number of otters in Singapore has increased to 170 islandwide and the National Parks Board (NParks) is taking an integrated approach to managing their population, which includes relocating them and possibly sterilisation in the long term.

In this week's episode, the team discusses what more can be done to manage the growing otter population here.

Produced by: Zakir Hussain (zakirh@sph.com.sg) & Money FM 89.3

Edited by: Money FM 89.3’s Nadiah Koh

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