Crows In Singapore: What Is Driving The Surge & Can We Control Them? | Talking Point

They swoop without warning. They snatch food from tables. And for some Singaporeans, they’ve turned everyday spaces into places of anxiety. The house crow has become one of Singapore’s most persistent pests. In the past decade, its numbers have surged dramatically, and at the same time, so have attacks. In response, authorities are bringing back one of the most controversial measures in their arsenal - shooting. In this episode of Talking Point, we investigate what’s really driving Singapore’s crow problem, and whether we can ever outsmart the crows. 00:00 Introduction 01:51 Residents' experiences: Noise, attacks and anxiety 03:59 Crow population surge explained 04:56 How smart are crows? 09:48 Why crows thrive in urban Singapore 12:15 Feeding the problem? Food waste and tray returns 13:23 Crow traps and nest removal 16:14 Crow shooting returns: How it works 19:34 How effective is crow culling? 21:52 Can we solve Singapore's crow problem? WATCH MORE Talking Point https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkMf14VQEvTai524iU74UlzpWvb1RRAvl About the show: Talking Point investigates a current issue or event, offering different perspectives to local stories and revealing how it all affects you. ================================================ #CNAInsider #CNATalkingPoint #Singapore #Crows #CrowPopulation For more, SUBSCRIBE to CNA INSIDER! https://cna.asia/insideryoutubesub Follow CNA INSIDER on: Telegram: https://t.me/CNAInsiderSG Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnainsider/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cnainsider/ Website: https://cna.asia/cnainsider