Looking for wild crocodiles in Singapore’s Sungei Buloh wetland reserve | Simon Says

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  • Saltwater crocs! The most fearsome reptile on earth, and a fascination of mine since I was a kid. Always wanted to see crocs in the wild, and I made my way to Sungei Buloh wetland reserve where I am told they can reliably be found. This two-day trip is etched in my memory as one of the best experiences I've ever had!
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  • @IZTheOne
    @IZTheOne 3 ปีที่แล้ว +126

    It's really hard to spot them you're really lucky. Another quality content. Thank you!

    • @SimonSaysCanada
      @SimonSaysCanada  3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Made a point to come back on a rainy Monday morning to increase my chances. It worked!

    • @chrislakatos7239
      @chrislakatos7239 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@SimonSaysCanada Congrats to you ! they only appear once in a blue moon .. been a couple of times, feeding mosquitoes but see no crocs

    • @SimonSaysCanada
      @SimonSaysCanada  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It was a great time!

    • @karjeecheng9024
      @karjeecheng9024 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@chrislakatos7239 Try during low tides.

    • @kevvopeel9753
      @kevvopeel9753 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jump in I bet you'll spot plenty then 😂

  • @dmann7004
    @dmann7004 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Sungei has a few more surprises for you if you are patient enough. Last time we were there in 2018 not only did we see a freaking huge male courting an almost as big a female (vibrating with the water dancing on his back) but a little further on - a whole family of otters hunting, catching and eating some decent size fish!! Wonderful! A superbly memorable time with thanks to the Singaporean people who can preserve such beautiful nature in one of the more densely populated countries in the world. Singapore - you are AWESOME 👏 👏

    • @SimonSaysCanada
      @SimonSaysCanada  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I hear that spring tides can be quite impressive and insane, with water going over some of the footpaths... I plan on going back whenever this happens, see if they get bolder!

  • @karjeecheng9024
    @karjeecheng9024 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    I understand that the best time is during low tide - so plan your trip there during low tides. Apparently, at those times, you can see quite a few of them.

    • @SimonSaysCanada
      @SimonSaysCanada  3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I’ve done full tide cycles over 2 days - saw them as the tide was coming down

  • @cukputranto9573
    @cukputranto9573 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    It's amazing. I never hear that a tiny country like Singapore has a wildlife conservation . Keep it that way bro

    • @SimonSaysCanada
      @SimonSaysCanada  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It’s cool that parks and nature reserves are so well developed out here.

  • @kindajal
    @kindajal 3 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    im singaporean born and bred
    but i have never been there looking for crocs!
    you sir deserve a like from me haha

  • @Pukki_Mark
    @Pukki_Mark 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you sir. I love your perspective of Singapore and solo expeditions. Brings back good memories

    • @SimonSaysCanada
      @SimonSaysCanada  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad to hear it! It’s easy to get around SG for all these solo trips!

  • @guianfsm7457
    @guianfsm7457 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    There are plenty of crocodiles in the Philippine Congress. Take some time to visit, I'm certain you'll enjoy the view. Money-eating crocs, whoo what a rare find! 😂

    • @SimonSaysCanada
      @SimonSaysCanada  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I would’ve already visited, if not for COVID... One day, soon I hope!

    • @Deviliciouslittledevil
      @Deviliciouslittledevil 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That kind of crocs is more dangerous than Lolong 😁

    • @SimonSaysCanada
      @SimonSaysCanada  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Had to Google Lolo g - seems they’re all salties and equally dangerous - but Lolong was much, much bigger!

  • @kennytan5055
    @kennytan5055 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    glad your perseverance pays off. life is full of surprises, in this case when you are about to give up, it shows you what you are seeking for

    • @SimonSaysCanada
      @SimonSaysCanada  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yep! Well worth the two days it took. Wild crocodiles are really something to behold - for a Canadian anyways!

  • @skg901
    @skg901 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    You should go there on a low tideday
    and look for places on the bank where there are none of those
    pnumatephones. Any small piece of flat land where a croc can fit and lay on its belly.
    When its too hot, look in the shade. When its rainy or cloudy for long, check the places which are getting sunlight.

  • @foxtwo
    @foxtwo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Tip from a local - Sungei is pronounced like "soong-eye" (Malay word for "river"). The whole name - Sungei Buloh, means "Bamboo River". Dunno why tho, don't see any bamboos there.
    Also, Samsung is not "sam sung", but "some song". Just throwing it in there :)
    I have never been to Sungei Buloh, but I do remember visiting a Croc Farm when I was a kid. What I remember was the smell. Didn't like it. There was also a small area where they had a couple of baby crocs on show and kids were allowed to touch them ("petting zoo"). After I touched one, my teacher asked me "How does it feel?". My reply was "like a handbag" :p

    • @SimonSaysCanada
      @SimonSaysCanada  3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Yeah, not a fan of crocodile farms or crocodile designer accessories... I like mine happy, fat and dangerous! Thanks for the pronunciation tips, btw.

  • @michelericciardi145
    @michelericciardi145 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Awesome content Simon, me and my wife binge-watched all your Singapore videos tonight!
    We moved to Singapore in October and looking forward to visiting all these places

    • @SimonSaysCanada
      @SimonSaysCanada  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Glad you’re enjoying! Lots to see and do around here - don’t let the closed borders deter your enthusiasm, there are hidden gems everywhere!

    • @extrasoap4881
      @extrasoap4881 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      you can check out pulau ubin too, though it requires a 15-20min boat ride. im not sure about current covid prep though

    • @SimonSaysCanada
      @SimonSaysCanada  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You mean this Pulau Ubin? 😉
      th-cam.com/video/iqNuWBNgKec/w-d-xo.html

  • @leadsolo2751
    @leadsolo2751 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I felt this Vid like I was there with You - Thanks for Sharing, Brother Man !!

  • @andy9953
    @andy9953 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Amazing content, definitely going to give it a visit after watching this video. Cheers!

  • @angwx
    @angwx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Loving your videos and your vibe! Subscribed so I hope you'll keep doing what you're doing!!

    • @SimonSaysCanada
      @SimonSaysCanada  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you very much! I plan on doingbit for as long as people want to watch!

  • @jahyute421
    @jahyute421 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thank you i appreciate what you did and share with all us 🙏🇲🇱

  • @DeliaCacananta
    @DeliaCacananta 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Amazing! It's s great day for you!..I admire your passion and patience to come up wd this video.Good editing.The way you dance was entertaining too,u made me smile, fully watched .Keep it up and thanks for sharing.

    • @SimonSaysCanada
      @SimonSaysCanada  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      At last, my silly dancing pays off! Thank you for watching!

    • @DeliaCacananta
      @DeliaCacananta 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SimonSaysCanada good day!

  • @IdesofMarsy
    @IdesofMarsy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Hi Simon, stumbled upon your content and really enjoyed it, thank you for making them! There’s also a resident tail-less crocodile at Sungei Buloh (affectionately known as Mr Tailless)- I hope you get to see him one day too :)

  • @ziqziqneymar2506
    @ziqziqneymar2506 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    amazing contents bro ! love yr videos! ❤️ i love the nature & animals too! keep the great work up! and u have such a cute daughter!!

    • @SimonSaysCanada
      @SimonSaysCanada  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh thank you very much! Altough she can definately turn in a monster every now and again!

  • @scorpio573
    @scorpio573 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Great video! Sense of humour, great story and perseverance! Great humility too! Good job!

    • @SimonSaysCanada
      @SimonSaysCanada  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching and appreciating my humble efforts!

  • @colinscottie4499
    @colinscottie4499 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I think we learn from you never to give up. When I first starting watching your video, I thought that for sure you couldn't possibly be that lucky. Well, I was wrong. I think you should go back the third time to find a giant crocodile lying on the pathway and blocking your way. Haha.

    • @SimonSaysCanada
      @SimonSaysCanada  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I plan on going back there for sure! I haven’t seen a King Cobra yet!

  • @GabInUtube
    @GabInUtube 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I was looking at the first half of the title and think, since when Sungai Buloh in Malaysia have crocodile? It's an industrial area. Then I click on the video and saw the second half of the title....Oh......

  • @JoJo-vd7lg
    @JoJo-vd7lg ปีที่แล้ว

    Happened to chance upon your vids today. Love your humour, great videos, beautiful videography. Am binge watching now.

    • @SimonSaysCanada
      @SimonSaysCanada  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks!! Let me know if you have a favorite video!!

  • @SilverfoxJB
    @SilverfoxJB 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Nice, video I'm on the other side (Johor) but have never seen a Croc here, you're very lucky

    • @SimonSaysCanada
      @SimonSaysCanada  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      They move from the few remaining coastal mangroves in Malaysia to Sungei Buloh quite often, from what I read. They are hard to spot!

  • @rudylopez5060
    @rudylopez5060 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your perseverance paid off.. nice video to watch.. ur a funny guy. Thanks..

  • @codyparson1728
    @codyparson1728 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    THIS was the video that made me a subscriber brother man!!

    • @SimonSaysCanada
      @SimonSaysCanada  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Welcome aboard! I’ll do my best to not disappoint!

  • @vanwangye
    @vanwangye 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good video. I suggest simon to check the singapore tide charts and plan your visit in line with the low tides will have way higher chance to see more crocs.
    Around late sept to early feb is the migratory birds species. Alot of shorebird came to sungei buloh... mean extra food for the crocs..more drama.

    • @SimonSaysCanada
      @SimonSaysCanada  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good to know! I’ll get back there right away!

  • @ms.d9791
    @ms.d9791 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow! It's really a good day for u.Keep going!

    • @SimonSaysCanada
      @SimonSaysCanada  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for watching and commenting!

  • @chaneugeneec
    @chaneugeneec 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Omg I WAS SO IMPRESS BY THE CROCODILES BUT I ABSOLUTELY LOVE SPIDERS

    • @SimonSaysCanada
      @SimonSaysCanada  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You can find both at Sungei Buloh - spiders are easier to find though!

  • @wombat3455
    @wombat3455 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Brilliant video 🐊 thank you for sharing ☺

    • @SimonSaysCanada
      @SimonSaysCanada  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      As a famous Australian once said, Crocs rule!!

  • @aaronc4391
    @aaronc4391 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice video Simon!
    I shall go there as early like you did to meet the big guy.
    My close encounter with them when one came up on the footpath.

    • @SimonSaysCanada
      @SimonSaysCanada  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      ON THE FOOTPATH!?!? I’m jealous now!!

  • @shicunyu2673
    @shicunyu2673 ปีที่แล้ว

    such a great video with a beautiful voice!

  • @faizwong5326
    @faizwong5326 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congratulations! Indeed a happy day! Well done! Great tenacity!

    • @SimonSaysCanada
      @SimonSaysCanada  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! Well worth it for me - I love these beasties!

  • @pangxc
    @pangxc 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tremendous effort! Ty for the vid

  • @allena3430
    @allena3430 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Saw a croc the first time i wandered there. Small one though haha

  • @Vancepreston
    @Vancepreston 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great persistence & patience !

    • @SimonSaysCanada
      @SimonSaysCanada  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Patience always yields the best results!

  • @iAxianguy
    @iAxianguy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great job! I have been there many time never managed to see any of the Cro. U earn a sub :) NIce video :)

    • @SimonSaysCanada
      @SimonSaysCanada  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for the support! Rainy Monday morning and a bit of luck is how I managed this.

  • @elainepanganiban5042
    @elainepanganiban5042 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We had the same face reaction at the 3rd croc i think hahaha and when i said "aw, im happy" you also said the same thing hahaha be safe! Great content.

    • @SimonSaysCanada
      @SimonSaysCanada  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha! Universal reactions for most big-hearted humans, I hope! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment, Elaine.

  • @izharcip3142
    @izharcip3142 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video Simon.. Thanks 👍

  • @syarifahnajwa5491
    @syarifahnajwa5491 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love ur orange shirt. Amazing video Simon👍👍👍

  • @axlcrush
    @axlcrush 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I admire your persistence, patience and positiveness, that paid off!

    • @SimonSaysCanada
      @SimonSaysCanada  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It did - and it mostly always does! Almost... 😊

  • @sallyltan
    @sallyltan 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great video. Cool moves too. 😁

  • @eleanorwong1122
    @eleanorwong1122 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You are so blessed.

  • @eduardoking8402
    @eduardoking8402 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another excellent video...that orange shirt bit was funny. But it happened with me too. Lol.

    • @SimonSaysCanada
      @SimonSaysCanada  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      They like to strike a pose, I guess!

  • @stefk
    @stefk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    that's so cool that you got to spot so many crocs. not common to spot them. your videos are addictive lol

    • @SimonSaysCanada
      @SimonSaysCanada  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      YES!! That’s one of the goals! 😎

    • @stefk
      @stefk 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SimonSaysCanada haha well you're doing a great job showcasing your humour, Singapore and you have a kind of nature documentary voice lol just got to mix some Singlish in there and you'll get the locals to love you more :p

  • @ethanlai9492
    @ethanlai9492 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    next time you go, try looking for Tailless... he's a magnificent saltwater crocodile resident to SBWR

    • @SimonSaysCanada
      @SimonSaysCanada  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was looking hard for Tailless, but alas he never showed... One day!

  • @ISTARI22
    @ISTARI22 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Besides our coastal guards, we also have crocs too, to help safeguard our shores.

  • @edib3lastname882
    @edib3lastname882 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Damn cool. Thanks for the video!
    Not sure if you are interested, but there is actually a crocodile farm in Singapore. It's in Kranji, near Sungei Buloh. I heard they'll arrange a tour for you if you call them for it. In fact, there are many interesting farms in the Kranji / Lim Chu Kang area. Ranging from poultry, to cattle, to frogs, to high-tech vegetables. Many of them also have educational tours for children. If you are interested in such things, you can consider renting a car and have a family outing to Kranji / Lim Chu Kang for the day.
    But check the weather beforehand. NEA website's 2hr and 24hr weather forecasts are very reliable.

    • @edib3lastname882
      @edib3lastname882 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh also, 'sungei' is pronounced as 'soong-eye', as in the English word 'eye'.
      th-cam.com/video/jflvHq8Gg_c/w-d-xo.html

    • @SimonSaysCanada
      @SimonSaysCanada  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, I’m always taking risk with my prononciation! Was considering checking out that crocodile farm, and maybe I will, but I honestly prefer seeing them in the wilderness.

  • @maxcha5473
    @maxcha5473 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much 😊😊😊

    • @SimonSaysCanada
      @SimonSaysCanada  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment!

  • @quirkyms
    @quirkyms 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    simon, your biggest fan is a 4yo girl. she requests this video almost EVERYDAY. awesome productions - both the kids will laugh at your sudden funny/weird interjections. so far, they havent ask me what is "g*d-damn" :p
    have you visit bukit brown cemetery? theres also some shinto relic abandoned somewhere in macritchie. you even made it to istana woodneuk! (tho it's illegal trespassing actually).
    thank you for showing so much love for my country's urban jungles.

    • @SimonSaysCanada
      @SimonSaysCanada  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s adorable!!! Hopefully, she doesn’t pick-up my few bad words that I use as emotionnal punctuations here and there... I try to keep it clean!
      I researched the shinto relic at Macritchie, but got discouraged when asking a park employee... They don’t like people to wander off-trails, which is understandable!

  • @DivineTurtlePacking
    @DivineTurtlePacking 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Here’s a tip from a nature enthusiast myself! Don’t go when it is raining (which is what I think you did on your first full day attempt). I have no idea why the snakes and crocs don’t want to come out during the rain, but my best guess is because they are cold blooded and rely on external sources of heat for warmth. Hence coming out of the water during the rain is only gonna make them feel cold.
    Best to go during low tide (check the NEA tide chart online), because the crocodiles can be easily seen in the water and out of the water sunbathing during low tide!
    If you happen to go during high tide, do play close attention to the edge of the water next to the walkway, because that’s the best shot you will get at seeing a croc.
    Goodluck!! I really love your nature videos, I can see the progression and growth in each video 👍 hope to see more content soon! Maybe you can return to SBWR sometime hahaha

    • @SimonSaysCanada
      @SimonSaysCanada  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Both times, I selected a day where rain isn’t in the forecast, but you know how weather has a mind of it’s own in SG! Still, I managed to see enough - including a super cool pit viper, which I didn’t film.
      My takeaway from all this: avoid the weekend crowds, be patient, be stealthy!

    • @DivineTurtlePacking
      @DivineTurtlePacking 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SimonSaysCanada should’ve filmed the viper man! But I’m only saying that because I love snakes wahahahhaha

    • @SimonSaysCanada
      @SimonSaysCanada  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was all out of batteries on the first day! No pit viper on film....

  • @problemchild1642
    @problemchild1642 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing video.. Thanks for sharing ..

  • @richardgere9365
    @richardgere9365 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The thought of one of those crocodiles making its way up those mangrove banks onto the trail path is just a bit terrifying. I didn't see any barriers preventing them. When you see these crocs in captivity you see just how agile and stealthy they are!

    • @SimonSaysCanada
      @SimonSaysCanada  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’ve seen videos of the small ones making it up onto the elevated path, but they’re pretty hard to miss against light concrete. They’re very shy too - but the perception of danger is part of the fun!

    • @adamfreeman2348
      @adamfreeman2348 ปีที่แล้ว

      Then dont think about it

  • @ian_ong
    @ian_ong ปีที่แล้ว

    Keep up the good work!

    • @SimonSaysCanada
      @SimonSaysCanada  ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m keeping it up, I’m keeping it up!

  • @TheHesK9
    @TheHesK9 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just returned from Singapore and saw a huge croc at Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve. I really recommend it to anyone going to Singapore

    • @SimonSaysCanada
      @SimonSaysCanada  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Right?????? 😁😁😁😁

  • @shermanlandskie1190
    @shermanlandskie1190 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Just jump in, they’ll find you before you find them 😂

    • @SimonSaysCanada
      @SimonSaysCanada  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😄All those chicken wings I’ve been eating makes me especially attractive (to crocs) of late!

  • @tangtang7226
    @tangtang7226 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love it

  • @limsheila1532
    @limsheila1532 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    love your vid!! I went 4 times but have never seen any wild ones before! on my 5th visit (last Saturday) finally saw them! one juvenile and 2 huge ones :) one of the huge one was the famous Tailess :)

    • @SimonSaysCanada
      @SimonSaysCanada  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m a bit jealous - I have never been able to spot Tailess yet....! It’s cool to see them in the wild, isn’t it?

    • @limsheila1532
      @limsheila1532 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      perhaps you can try to go back and see if you able to spot her - heard she appears a few times! yes I definitely have to agree! I was extremely elated to finally see wild ones after 5 attempts😭 I hope I can see them again when I return for the next bird season!

    • @jck8299
      @jck8299 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi was it at high tide when u saw dem

    • @limsheila1532
      @limsheila1532 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jck8299 Hello! Nope it was fairly low tide! Hence we could see them pretty clearly😊

    • @jck8299
      @jck8299 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ok

  • @effytheman
    @effytheman 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Was there last Thursday but luck was not on my side to see them...

    • @SimonSaysCanada
      @SimonSaysCanada  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah, crocs are divas, man... Sometimes they show up, sometimes they refuse to step on stage... It is what it is!

  • @extrasoap4881
    @extrasoap4881 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    camp at the Main Bridge, especially during low tide. they love sunbathing there! they come in with the tides and leave with the tides, so check the tide timings before you go. if you're lucky, you'll catch Tailess, a 3-4m croc that likes to frequent Sungei Buloh and the only one i can confidently recognise because he/she doesn't have a tail, haha. i was so lucky to catch Tailess hunting fish near the Main Bridge. you can also watch out for snakes, i've seen the whip snake and the mangrove pit viper (they look evil, black with red eyes, very cool). the vipers are usually found near the mangrove waterline where they camouflage against the dark twisty mangrove roots, while the whip snakes, which are green, are found in the bushier plants. there are also water snakes and monkeys. and i agree that the zoo's got nothing on this. it's just so satisfying to spot an animal in its natural habitat behaving naturally. it's quite sad watching the animals pacing in their enclosures at the zoo.

    • @SimonSaysCanada
      @SimonSaysCanada  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Let’s be fair to Singapore Zoo though - in terms of great effort for comfortable enclosure, they go above and beyond! But yes - wild animals doing wild things is unparalleled! 😎

    • @extrasoap4881
      @extrasoap4881 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SimonSaysCanada yes, they really do treat the animals really well at the Singapore Zoo, nothing against that. i just love watching natural behaviour in the wild, and you won't get to ever see a croc ambush a fish in the shallows in the zoo!

  • @cynthiatham3206
    @cynthiatham3206 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow 🤩 your hardship pay off .

    • @SimonSaysCanada
      @SimonSaysCanada  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nice beastie, huh? Awesome to see a wild croc on it’s own turf!

    • @cynthiatham3206
      @cynthiatham3206 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SimonSaysCanada ya exactly . They should not be in Zoo

  • @austinfang1487
    @austinfang1487 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice content! Love it

  • @mohdnasribinmatnasir9225
    @mohdnasribinmatnasir9225 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    If you visit Malaysia especially at secluded areas, you will find a lot crocodiles from different species both in peninsular and Sabah Sarawak. But the most are found in Sabah and Sarawak. Some crocodiles are man-eater because lack of food sources and uncontrolled development.

    • @SimonSaysCanada
      @SimonSaysCanada  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’ll visit Malaysia as soon as I can! Not sure I want to spend too much time around man-eaters though...!

  • @cham93ful
    @cham93ful 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Patience paid off eventually

  • @ashleyhockenberry2187
    @ashleyhockenberry2187 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent !

  • @ep073132
    @ep073132 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    in malaysia, there is an area called sg buloh as well.. and also lots of buaya (crocs) there.. they are called buaya darat.. go look them up if u ever come here

  • @foodmore
    @foodmore 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’m a singaporean and 35 this year, yet I’ve never been to sungei buloh. Maybe I did when I was younger but I have zero impression of it 😅

    • @SimonSaysCanada
      @SimonSaysCanada  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      All my Singaporean collègues I’ve talked to about this say the same. Half of them are surprised to learn that there are crocs in Singapore, beyond the odd lost croc stuck in a canal every 2-3 years or so.

    • @megaredkentadate9834
      @megaredkentadate9834 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Very sad person. You must be living under a rock

    • @foodmore
      @foodmore 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@megaredkentadate9834 ok then

    • @extrasoap4881
      @extrasoap4881 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SimonSaysCanada my school used to hold excursions to sungei buloh when i was a kid. i never saw any crocs back then, and we were over the moon to even see a monitor lizard, the next closest thing to a croc. apparently crocs were extinct in singapore until the first one was sighted in 1997 or so. that's why not many singaporeans are aware that there are crocs there (unless they saw the article of one huge croc just basking on the footpath, google that). glad that biodiversity is improving and they're coming back. i saw many juveniles and babies around :D

    • @SimonSaysCanada
      @SimonSaysCanada  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      They are quite a sight to behold in the wild. I hve goosebumps just writing about it!

  • @syarifahnajwa5491
    @syarifahnajwa5491 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Iguana getting tanned...😂🤣very entertaining👍

    • @SimonSaysCanada
      @SimonSaysCanada  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Water monitor lizard! Much MUCH bigger than iguanas!

    • @syarifahnajwa5491
      @syarifahnajwa5491 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SimonSaysCanada oh...sorie Simon..i do not know the difference i thought that is Iguana.🤣😂stupid me. Anyway i really enjoy watching ur video.👍👍👍

  • @jbl.fishing
    @jbl.fishing 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome Video Bro!

  • @raikey2176
    @raikey2176 ปีที่แล้ว

    I only saw a child crocodile about 2 feet long under the pathway in the Wetland centre yesterday. You can hear their sound/noise at the centre.

    • @SimonSaysCanada
      @SimonSaysCanada  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I heard a few on one of my two visits, hidden in the mangroves

    • @raikey2176
      @raikey2176 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SimonSaysCanada I also heard a warthog screaming near the Fantail Pod and thinking a crocodile must be eating it alive.

    • @SimonSaysCanada
      @SimonSaysCanada  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Bon appetit, crocodile!

    • @raikey2176
      @raikey2176 ปีที่แล้ว

      Now I know why the crocodile in Disney's Peter Pan movie swallowed an alarm clock. Ticking of the clock and crocodile's sound in real life are the same.

  • @gleh86
    @gleh86 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bro, salties can be spotted all the way up to India. They do live in Malaysia as well. Especially in Borneo.

    • @SimonSaysCanada
      @SimonSaysCanada  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      So I’m told! Still a very powerful encounter for your average Canadian - and something most westerners don’t expect to find in SG

  • @1solorainforest
    @1solorainforest 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    W o o o o W .... Great video 👍👍👍 love it !!! I once went on a mangroves firefly assignment amd found several crocs too... It was an exciting trip... Thanks for sharing :)

    • @SimonSaysCanada
      @SimonSaysCanada  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for watching! Great name you got there, by the way?

    • @1solorainforest
      @1solorainforest 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SimonSaysCanada thanks for the compliment :) i mostly work solo as a naturalist & nature photog in the rainforest :) i think we share something in common :) nice to have come across your channel

  • @jamizal4522
    @jamizal4522 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Please visit Malaysia.
    Please come to Cameron Highlands.
    It offered nice hikes here 😊✌🏼

  • @kosuman1000
    @kosuman1000 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    So what if they swim wayyy across to sentosa beach? Thats not a good thing at all

    • @SimonSaysCanada
      @SimonSaysCanada  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They are highly territorial and stick to mangroves and estuaries - they don’t like open water. They don’t even go past Sembawang or Pasir Ris, so there’s next to ZERO chance they’d show up down south...
      That being said, talking with a Sentosa lifeguard, there are TONS of dangerous critters in Sentosa - box jellies, stingrays, lion fish - and the occasional black-tip shark... It’s always a calculated risk!

  • @Trinetra3382
    @Trinetra3382 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    really need lots of patience to scan through every square inch in the reserves. many animals are there, but are not easy to spot. many species of snakes can be spotted there too. the most exciting thing to see would be a huge croc sunning itself right across the trail in front of you. you can only turn back but you wont want to

  • @andreasultimate9978
    @andreasultimate9978 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    When I was a kid I played with that spider very often, its fun n it didnt bite me tho. But be gentle with it 👌

    • @SimonSaysCanada
      @SimonSaysCanada  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’ll take your word for it..... 😬

  • @rawactivityofficial
    @rawactivityofficial 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You should check out Buaya Darat. You can find it everywhere in Sg.

    • @SimonSaysCanada
      @SimonSaysCanada  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What’s that?

    • @rawactivityofficial
      @rawactivityofficial 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SimonSaysCanada
      What does "buaya darat" mean in the Indonesian, Malaysia , Singapore slang?
      Buaya darat or in english “inland crocodile “ had a meaning a playboy, a man who likes to play with a lot of girls. Commonly, it used to labelling a man. It has negative meaning among Indonesian , Malaysian, Singaporean people. So, if someone had a label “buaya darat”, it will make others , especially the different gender, to avoid him. I hope this will help you. Thank you. Lol! Cheers🥂

    • @SimonSaysCanada
      @SimonSaysCanada  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cool, good to know! I doubt I’ll get that label myself then!

    • @rawactivityofficial
      @rawactivityofficial 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      We 😂

  • @fahrunissaal-hubshee1073
    @fahrunissaal-hubshee1073 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good one!

  • @Orionraylee
    @Orionraylee 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You can be the next Steve Erwin.. 😁

    • @SimonSaysCanada
      @SimonSaysCanada  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I don’t think I’d have the courage to jump on the back of one......

  • @mriz7258
    @mriz7258 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Funny thing.... I went on a Sunday it was crowded as hell.
    Managed to spot one Juvenile and the "In House" croc(He lost the tail due to a fight as the rangers said and has been at Sungei Buloh for long)

    • @SimonSaysCanada
      @SimonSaysCanada  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It is ALWAYS crowded on weekends. Took two days off from work to film this and avoid the crowds!

    • @mriz7258
      @mriz7258 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SimonSaysCanada Very crowded ahahah. Like before SG went to Semi lockdown, nobody gave a damn about these areas.

    • @SimonSaysCanada
      @SimonSaysCanada  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think most were just unaware. Can,t count the amount of local coworkers that were surprised I went out to find crocodiles!

  • @mattyfarrelly9430
    @mattyfarrelly9430 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where can I find the background music? It's catchy

    • @SimonSaysCanada
      @SimonSaysCanada  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      All pf the music I use is from Epidemic Sound - www.epidemicsound.com
      In this video:
      “Did I make you wait” by Staffan Carlén
      “Wildside” by Splasher
      Let me know if those aren’t the ones you were looking for!

  • @iamnaitsirk3091
    @iamnaitsirk3091 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ive been to Singapore thrice.didnt know they have this kind of areas..thought of singapore are mostly buildings.

    • @SimonSaysCanada
      @SimonSaysCanada  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s full of surprises!

    • @iamnaitsirk3091
      @iamnaitsirk3091 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SimonSaysCanada the only "jungle" i saw there was the Singapore Zoo and the bird park.didnt know they have that place with crocs.if i knew,i wouldve dropped by there..next time.. :)

    • @SimonSaysCanada
      @SimonSaysCanada  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Arrive early, and armed with patience!

  • @legendarytrillionaireno-no8711
    @legendarytrillionaireno-no8711 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    lovely video

  • @JayFatu3355
    @JayFatu3355 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    i saw last time there are more bigger it’s like a supercroc also at that time are so cloudy and it’s scary man

  • @4riz_gmzx505
    @4riz_gmzx505 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    SUNGEI buloh. Ik some ppl find it hard to pronounce but it still gets me everytime. Like who knows the pontianak and pokong guy.

    • @SimonSaysCanada
      @SimonSaysCanada  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Trust me, I have been reprimanded quite a bit on this... “Soong-eye”! I say it correctly now! 😁

    • @4riz_gmzx505
      @4riz_gmzx505 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SimonSaysCanada HAHA ok bro. Cant beleive you replied. You droped this tho 👑

  • @hobbywithethan4706
    @hobbywithethan4706 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Simon next time you should come to Sri Aman Sarawak . There are famous with crocodile lives in wild or sanctuary also.

    • @SimonSaysCanada
      @SimonSaysCanada  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Is that in Malaysia?

    • @hobbywithethan4706
      @hobbywithethan4706 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes. 3 hours from Kuching. You can visit Maludam National Park.

  • @Fucev
    @Fucev ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do a documentary on crocs of sugondese

  • @tancheesiong4409
    @tancheesiong4409 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One should feel honor to see a wild crocodiles in Singapore.

  • @muhammadfikribinmohdradzia3741
    @muhammadfikribinmohdradzia3741 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ive been staying there (at malaysian side) for four years never got to see it , honestly im pretty shocked.

    • @SimonSaysCanada
      @SimonSaysCanada  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      They’re pretty hard to spot, to be honest... That’s why they’re so dangerous.

  • @mohdshukeryshuk8891
    @mohdshukeryshuk8891 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Go to borneo bro.. at sarawak river you can see many crocodile.. the big also

  • @bladdder68
    @bladdder68 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I went there for my second time recently and I saw three crocs, I think I got very lucky

  • @doveryen
    @doveryen 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice Vid

  • @danloco226
    @danloco226 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for this! But its not sunk-gay its soong-eye(sungei/river/lake) boo low(buluh/bamboo)aite brotherman!

    • @SimonSaysCanada
      @SimonSaysCanada  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah... I have learned to vet my prononciation with local colleagues since then. Hopefully I’m getting better at this over time. And hey - thanks for watching!

  • @RhondaThorne12
    @RhondaThorne12 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Please go to Jong crocodile at Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia. You'll be happy I promise.

    • @SimonSaysCanada
      @SimonSaysCanada  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I will, as soon as I’m back in SEA!

  • @goodputin4324
    @goodputin4324 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Welcome to Malaysia

    • @SimonSaysCanada
      @SimonSaysCanada  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m in Singapore!! Close, yet so far these days...

  • @khantookyaw
    @khantookyaw 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    could u pls share me full video of an intro clip at 0:24 where crocodile was swimming with Giant Snakehead Fish ! i would love to see the full video of it ❤️

    • @SimonSaysCanada
      @SimonSaysCanada  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You can see the (almost) full sequence in my Singapore Zoo video. I got this shot myself and I am still giddy about it 😁
      th-cam.com/video/8pqdy-MeMRs/w-d-xo.html

    • @khantookyaw
      @khantookyaw 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SimonSaysCanada i saw the clip but i didn't see the croc swimming with giant snakeheads 😭

  • @andreleening2507
    @andreleening2507 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    is this in malaysia or singapore

    • @SimonSaysCanada
      @SimonSaysCanada  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Singapore, right across from Malaysia

  • @kyochai7259
    @kyochai7259 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    u should visit borneo..then u will find thousand of salt water crocs..

    • @SimonSaysCanada
      @SimonSaysCanada  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I will! Been on my list for a long time.

  • @firdausbj1
    @firdausbj1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is your most popular video so far

    • @SimonSaysCanada
      @SimonSaysCanada  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, didn’t catch on at first, but it’s always building up everyday! One of my favorite days ever, that last one!

  • @genchwanlim2970
    @genchwanlim2970 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    we have sungai buloh in malaysia as well. its famous for its prison

    • @SimonSaysCanada
      @SimonSaysCanada  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Any crocs there? Makes for cheap prison guards...

  • @chyu89
    @chyu89 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    In Sarawak, a wild crocodile appears in front your car porch.

    • @SimonSaysCanada
      @SimonSaysCanada  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good morning mister crocodile!

    • @boyrambutan3835
      @boyrambutan3835 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      in pump station too in limbang..maybe need a petrol.