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Ecowild Asia Organisation Working to protect the region’s endemic species, focusing on sambar deer, tarsier and slow loris.

Post of the day :Our team's photographer, Nicholas, rose before dawn to capture these exceptionally beautiful photograph...
15/10/2026

Post of the day :

Our team's photographer, Nicholas, rose before dawn to capture these exceptionally beautiful photographs of our sambar deer while you are still in bed, and we are delighted to share them with everyone. We hope you will enjoy these wonderful images, especially as the persistent haze has been affecting our daily routines.

What is particularly encouraging is how healthy and robust the stags appear, with well-developed antlers that reflect their impressive physical condition. These observations are certainly encouraging and may indicate that our mineral nutrition programme is contributing positively to their well-being and antler development.

For our team, such moments are more than just beautiful photographs. They are also a valuable opportunity to observe the deer’s physical condition and monitor their progress as part of our ongoing conservation efforts. We remain committed to ensuring that Singapore’s wild sambar deer population continues to thrive through consistent monitoring, responsible management and habitat conservation.

A big thank you to Nicholas and Dennis for their dedication, patience and commitment in capturing these magnificent moments for everyone to appreciate!

Photo credits : Nicholas Lee wildlife


Met 2 wonderful community members at Gali Batu and had some great time chatting and sharing our field experience and als...
11/10/2026

Met 2 wonderful community members at Gali Batu and had some great time chatting and sharing our field experience and also, some very spectacular photos of our lovely deer.

Rita dropped by too and we had some fun time together while observing the deer

Thank you Jayson & Ken Dinglasa for these beautiful pics


11/10/2026Sharing few shots from this evening short field trip. Did the best i can with the heavy haze on the horizon. ...
11/10/2026

11/10/2026

Sharing few shots from this evening short field trip. Did the best i can with the heavy haze on the horizon.


Knowledge Series : Why camouflage is important?"The best wildlife photographer is often the one the animal does not know...
07/10/2026

Knowledge Series : Why camouflage is important?

"The best wildlife photographer is often the one the animal does not know you are there.”

Proper camouflage is important when photographing wild sambar deer because the objective should be to observe the animal without changing its behaviour.

For sambar deer photography in Singapore, this is particularly relevant because their forest environment is fragmented and they frequently encounter people. The less we interfere with their perception of danger, the more realistically we can observe their natural behaviour and promote coexistence.

And importantly, camouflage should never be used to justify getting closer to a deer. It should be used to reduce the photographer's visibility while maintaining a safe and respectful distance.

A beautiful portrait of our Sambar Deer by one of our community member Hu Yuan Instagram : Thank you Hu YanPhoto by : N...
20/09/2026

A beautiful portrait of our Sambar Deer by one of our community member Hu Yuan
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Thank you Hu Yan

Photo by : Nicholas Lee
Instagram : leehcn.wildlife


18/09/2026

He's a deer or a horse?

Vide credit : Dennis Ho


Knowledge Series :Why Camera Trapping Works Perfectly for Sambar Deer :Overcomes Nocturnal Behavior: Sambar deer are mos...
09/09/2026

Knowledge Series :

Why Camera Trapping Works Perfectly for Sambar Deer :

Overcomes Nocturnal Behavior:
Sambar deer are most active from dusk to dawn. Camera traps use "no-glow" infrared (IR) flash technology, which captures high-quality photos and videos in total darkness without emitting a bright white flash that would startle the deer. Thats why we only use "no-glo" feature as our standard field trail camera.

Eliminates Human Disturbance:
Sambar deer have an acute sense of smell and hearing, making them highly sensitive to human presence. Cameras can be left in the field for 6 months, allowing the deer to behave naturally without being scared away by intruders

Navigates Dense Habitats:
These deer typically inhabit forests, rugged terrains, and dense foliage where men tracking is difficult and dangerous at night. Cameras can be mounted along deer trails, wallows, and salt licks where Sambar frequently gather.

Provides Continuous Monitoring:
A camera trap operates 24/7 in all weather conditions. This continuous coverage provides accurate data on activity patterns, helping researchers map out exactly when the deer are most active throughout the night.

Enables Individual Identification:
High-resolution footage allows our research team to identify individual Sambar deer based on unique features like antler structures (in stags), scars, body size and body coloration. This is crucial for estimating population density.

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