The Climate Conversations: Look Beyond Fencing And Trapping Animals To Prevent Human-Wildlife Conflict, Say Experts

LOOKING BEYOND TRAPPING [&culling wild pigs 🐗] AND FENCING

“We are hoping that Singapore would follow other countries (that have adopted fertility control measures to manage the number of wildlife) just so that we treat the animals in our community in a more humane way,” she added. “We have done it with the stray dogs,” said Ms Boopal.

But fundamentally, Ms Boopal Anbarasi Boopal (ACRES Co-CEO), who has been in the wildlife rescue scene for 18 years, believes Singapore should also relook human behaviour and urban planning solutions when it comes to managing these conflicts in the long term.

But even as government agencies and wildlife rescuers look at new measures to curb wild boar or monkey attacks, everyone has a responsibility to educate themselves on how these animals live, said Dr Ang (Dr Andie Ang – President of JGIS).

“If we are not equipped with the knowledge to know how to interact or not interact with wildlife, that’s when we might inevitably or accidentally attract them into urban areas or our homes,” she added.

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While culling, trapping and fencing are reliable strategies to prevent conflict between human and wildlife, experts CNA spoke with say there are lessons Singapore can learn from other countries. They shared some ideas with host Julie Yoo on The Climate Conversations podcast.

Source: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/climate-conversati..

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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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