Crouching tiger, hidden past

We know today that Singapore was never home to lions, but the Malayan tiger. Still, the (kitschy, if we may) Merlion – with its lion’s head and body of a fish – remains one of the country’s icons. You’ll find five official Merlion statues ’round Singapore – two of which are located at the Merlion Park in One Fullerton. Psst: There’s plenty to see and do in the Marina Bay area besides Merlion-spotting. More curious about Singapore’s tiger lore? In 1902, the last tiger in Singapore was shot while cowering under a table in Raffles Hotel’s Bar & Billiard Room.

References: Wikipedia