Robot decoys, trained marksmen deployed as Singapore resumes crow shooting operations after six-year hiatus

Robot decoys, trained marksmen deployed as Singapore resumes crow shooting operations after six-year hiatus


The radius of the safety zone around the shooter typically ranges from 15m to 100m, said Mr Soh Ze Bin, NParks’ director for wildlife management and outreach.

Each member of the team also has their role clearly labelled on the back of their vests, such as “crow culler” and “operation commander”.

“House crows are a non-native invasive species to Singapore. It poses a threat to our local biodiversity, and in great numbers, they also cause disamenities to our residents, causing incessant noise and also soiling and safety issues,” said Mr Soh.



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