The Bukit Timah Nature Reserve in Singapore is an area of protected rainforest that is recognized worldwide as a delightful sanctuary for nature lovers and the adventurous. This reserve is one of only two rainforest areas worldwide known to exist within a city, the other being Rio de Janeiro. The 164 hectare reserve, a typical tropical rainforest area, has been acclaimed as containing more plant species than the whole of North America, with nearly 900 resident plant species and a myriad of insect species. The Bukit Timah reserve contains the remnants of the primary rainforest that once covered the whole of the island. At the centre of the reserve is found Singapores point of highest altitude, Bukit Timah Hill.
Clearly marked paths wind their way across the jungle, providing visitors with the opportunity to observe monkeys, butterflies, various birds, flying lemurs and squirrels in addition to unusual plant varieties such as the insect-eating pitcher plant. Immense trees, some centuries old, hold pride of place, their branches forming a dense canopy high above the ground. A variety of rattan palms and lianas add to the wonder of the forest, with the constant sound of cicadas a ceaseless accompaniment to the mysteries of the jungle.
The Bukit Timah Nature Reserve was among the initial woodland areas to be created in Singapore. Established in 1883, it received increased protection under the Nature Reserves Ordinance of 1951.
Singapore offers a myriad of attractions for the traveler who enters its borders, with some exceptional nature-related attractions among them. The Singapore Night Safari provides a unique insight into the world of the animal kingdom at night, with 1000 creatures to be observed, in addition to a variety of exhibits. Another popular tourist destination is the famed Singapore Zoo which offers an enthralling experience for young and old.
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