Updates On 5th Sep 2017

MACAQUE AT PUNGGOL CAUGHT BY AVA!

For the past week, ACRES has been receiving calls about a lone macaque at Punggol drive. The macaque had been sighted at the HDB residential areas which is

near the waterway and park connector. This green space is home to much wildlife and this macaque happened to find her way there.

We got feedback that people have been feeding the macaque. We immediately contacted the town council to arrange to do a visit to the residential estate to

raise awareness about wildlife, including macaques and to address the issues and

what everyone can do to peacefully co-exist with the macaque. Our visits and interactions with the residents also revealed that feeding has been happening frequently in the area. Feeding is usually the main reason for animals to stay in an area and this happened to be the case at Punggol drive as well.

Unfortunately, as we were trying to reach out to the residents (including through a roadshow there this Sunday), we found out today that the macaque had been caught by AVA today afternoon. When asked about the fate of the macaque, we were told that it will be �standard procedure�.

Will the authorities look into humane alternatives? Will there be a focus on education, and investigating who is feeding and taking action? Or will trapping be the only knee jerk reaction to public complaining about wild animals?

Source: https://www.facebook.com/ACRESasia/photos/a.1015195491418152..

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ACRES (Animal Concerns Research & Education Society) is a pioneering Singapore-based charity and Institution of Public Character, founded by Singaporeans in 2001 with the aim of promoting animal welfare.

ACRES has six focus areas: Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation, Wildlife Crime Investigation, Zoo Animal Welfare, Humane Education, Community Outreach and Promoting Cruelty-Free Living.

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