At Nanyang Technological University (NTU), a monitor lizard sparked online attention on Thursday, Sept 17, after wandering through a residential hall and prompting amused reactions from students and internet users. According to a video posted on TikTok by user asslelelele, the scaly reptile was seen casually navigating Hall 8, peeking into a study room, climbing stairs, and passing a stained-glass wall.
Campus Sighting at NTU Hall 8 Draws Online Humor
The unexpected visitor captured significant social media traction as students documented its campus tour. In the footage, an unsuspecting student remains focused on revision inside a study room while the lizard peers through a glass door. Another clip shows the reptile climbing a flight of stairs. According to the student’s caption, wildlife sightings ranging from macaques to wild boars are typical on the campus, leading her to joke that “the lizard wants aircon.”
Netizens quickly joined the conversation in the comments section. The official NTU Hall 8 TikTok account chimed in, writing, “Please respect our new resident’s privacy.” Other users posted lighthearted remarks, with one commenting, “Eh that’s my project group mate…no wonder he [didn’t] come for the meeting,” while another observed that the animal was “just tryna study.” The video amassed 33,000 views and over 2,000 likes within 24 hours.
Did You Know? According to the National Parks Board website, when two monitor lizards appear to be hugging, they are actually two males engaged in a wrestling match to establish dominance or compete for the attention of a female.
Viral Sengkang Lizard Encounter Precedes NTU Visit
The NTU sighting occurred just a day after a separate viral reptile encounter in Sengkang. On Sept 15 at about 9.50am, 26-year-old Sara Cher encountered two monitor lizards at the Sengkang park connector outside Rivercove Residences condominium, according to her interview with MS News. Posted on TikTok by user saralovesandwiches, the footage shows the two reptiles standing upright with their forelimbs wrapped around each other’s torsos in a movement that mimics an embrace.
Cher captioned the video “You and me.” The post went viral, racking up over 3.2 million views, more than 500,000 likes, and over 20,000 saves. Commenters noted that the reptiles appeared to be males fighting for dominance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was the monitor lizard spotted at NTU?
The monitor lizard was spotted at Hall 8, a residential hall at Nanyang Technological University, according to a video posted on Thursday, Sept 17.
What were the monitor lizards doing in the Sengkang video?
The two monitor lizards were seen upright with their forelimbs wrapped around each other’s torsos, which the National Parks Board identifies as a wrestling match between males rather than an embrace.
How many views did the Sengkang video receive?
The Sengkang video posted by saralovesandwiches garnered over 3.2 million views, more than 500,000 likes, and over 20,000 saves.
¿What other types of wildlife have students previously encountered on the NTU campus?