The Tembusu (Fagraea fragrans) is a large evergreen tree in the family Gentianaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia. Its trunk is dark brown, with deeply fissured bark, looking somewhat like a bittergourd. It grows in an irregular shape from 10 to 25m high. Its leaves are light green and oval in shape. Its yellowish flowers have a distinct fragrance and the fruits of the tree are bitter tasting red berries, which are eaten by birds and fruit bats. Source: Tembusu, Wikipedia
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Dragon in Distress

4 Feb 2016 | 7:00 pm |
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Dragon in Distress

Komodo Dragons and Conservation in Singapore

Ora Forum

Reading Room

4th February 7-9pm

Moderated by Levonne Goh

Please register at: tembusu.nus.edu.sg

Speakers:

Mr. Jose Cairos

Senior Keeper, Singapore Zoos

Mr. David Bickford

Assistant Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, NUS

Principal Investigator, The Evolutionary Ecology and Conservation Lab

Invited expert, Convention for the International Trade of Endangered Species

Mr. Tan En

Director of Advocacy, Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)

Chairperson, Session on Tackling Wildlife Crime

Project Manager, The Silent Foundation

An initiative by Ora House