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THE COMPASS

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A former British colony, Singapore has transformed itself from a bustling fishing village into one of the world’s leading and most innovative commercial centers. A true melting pot, the country is a spectacular blend of cultures, innovation, and beauty. Join us this week as we see how cheeky otters are thriving in Singapore—and adapting quickly to big city life, learn about an extremely rare "T-rex" ant found alive for the first time, and learn why Singapore's iconic, but endangered, street food now has UNESCO status.

Let's explore Singapore.

ANIMALS

Otters cross a street as tourists take their photo near Gardens by the Bay, a popular nature park in Singapore.

PHOTOGRAPH BY STEFANO UNTERTHINER

Cheeky otters are thriving in Singapore—and adapting quickly to big city life

Like many urban species, the aquatic mammals are changing their behavior to fit into their new home, research shows.

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Found in northern Singapore, the fiercely named ants are surprisingly timid—and are still shrouded in mystery.

FOOTAGE BY MARK WONG AND GORDON YONG

Extremely rare ‘T. Rex’ ant found alive for first time

Found in northern Singapore, the fiercely named ants are surprisingly timid—and are still shrouded in mystery.

The pulsating spider is thought to be the species Cyrtarachne inaequalis, though it's not yet confirmed.

PHOTOGRAPH BY NICKY BAY

Disco spider pulsates with color, baffling scientists

"I haven't seen anything like it," scientist says of the flashy arachnid from Asia.

The newly described East Sumatran banded langur (Presbytis percura) qualifies as critically endangered—it’s now one of the rarest and most imperiled primates.

PHOTOGRAPH BY ANDIE ANG

New monkey species found hiding in plain sight

Three Southeast Asian leaf monkeys are distinct species, new research shows, which makes two of them some of the rarest, most endangered primates.

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TRAVEL

DREAM NOW, GO LATER

On Keong Siak Road in Singapore’s Chinatown neighborhood, the Foong Kee hawker stand sells charcoal roasted duck.

PHOTOGRAPH BY MINDY TAN

Singapore’s iconic, but endangered, street food now has UNESCO status

The city-state’s vibrant hawker centers serve up Malay noodles, Indian curry puffs, and a feast of cultural history.

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High above city streets, flourishing foliage clings to the facade of Parkroyal on Pickering.

PHOTOGRAPH BY LUCAS FOGLIA

Smart Cities: Singapore

This multicultural city-state, known for inventive approaches to urban issues, is one of the happiest places on Earth.

The food scene in Singapore reflects the nation's diverse cultures, ethnicities, and religions.

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A toast to Singapore’s traditional breakfast

My quest for the city’s sweetest start began with a cup of kopi and a spread of kaya jam.

The Raffles Hotel is a luxury resort in Singapore.

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Discover the best of Singapore

See stunning Singapore with these top 10 tips.

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