National symbols of Singapore enjoys wide use on the national currency, state decorations and appears on the cover of the national passport. The central emblem of the coat of arms is a red shield with five white stars resting above a white crescent. The crescent and five stars are also used on the Singapore flag and other various national symbols, such as the national ensign for civilian ships. The symbolism of the red colour, along with the white crescent and stars is the same as that of the national flag. The supporters of the shield are a lion and a tiger; the tiger symbolizes
Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore animal and plant diseases. AVA works in collaboration with institutes of higher learning, research centres like the Institute of Molecular Agrobiology, Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory, the Tropical Marine Sciences Institute, and the private sector. The AVA protects wildlife by controlling their trade and preventing their exploitation. AVA have been appointed as the national authority responsible for the implementation and enforcement of the Convention on International Trade in endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore The Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore (AVA) is a statutory board under the Ministry of National Development that