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Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES) News & Blogs
Instantly update yourself on the latest animal welfare developments. Leading animal shelters and rescuers will share news and knowledge with you, consolidated through their blogs and social media pages.
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Updates On 6th Aug 2015
6th Aug 2015, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
KOPI LUWAK: A CUP OF CRUELTY
Did you know that civets are cruelly exploited in the production of what is known to be the most expensive coffee in the world?
Kopi Luwak (civet coffee) is derived from undigested coffee beans passed out by civets. Civets used to produce these beans are fed mostly coffee cherries, and their faeces then go through a cleaning, drying, roasting and grounding process before it is ready for sale. This coffee type has been labelled most expensive due to its unique proc...
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5th Aug 2015, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
BACK TO WORK FOR THE RUN, CLIMB, SWIM TEAM!
After several painful baths (from the sunburn!) and occasional random naps, our full ACRES team is back at work this week, planning and preparing for the next fundraiser, because we constantly need funds to keep going with our efforts to end animal cruelty.
Currently, for ACRES to keep our advocacy and wildlife rescue projects running at full speed, we need at least S$60,000 a month. The vast majority of our funding comes from people like you, our d...
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Updates On 4th Aug 2015
4th Aug 2015, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
OUR OUTDOOR KITCHEN IS REPAIRED!
When we established the Outdoor Sanctuary Area back in 2013, we needed to construct a small area in which volunteers and staff could prepare the daily food for the rescued tortoises. We managed to construct this small outdoor kitchen by recycling some wooden pallets! This humble corner lasted for about two years before it started giving way this year, as the wood was not intended for outdoor use.
Luckily, a kind donor passed us some old outdoor decking wood she...
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Updates On 3rd Aug 2015
3rd Aug 2015, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
HINDHEDE TROOP BIDS FAREWELL TO THEIR REIGNING LEADER – ACHILLES
Mention the name ‘Achilles’, and many people immediately call to mind the troop leader with a distinct vocalisation, charming features and exceptional leadership. Known to many researchers and residents living near Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, Achilles sadly passed away on the night of Tuesday the 21st of July 2015, from injuries sustained possibly as a result of collision with a car or being bitten by a snake.
Researchers a...
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Updates On 3rd Aug 2015
3rd Aug 2015, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING US AS WE RAN, CLIMBED AND SWAM FOR THE ANIMALS!
Our “Be a Sport for Animals“ series of fundraising events has come to an end. A great big thank you to everyone who has shown their support by making a donation. Your generosity raised a total of $5039 for the animals!
In the words of Anne Frank, “No-one has ever become poor by giving”. Thank you for being part of this challenge, and being the reason we can continue our mission to end animal cruelty.
The Run...
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Updates On 2nd Aug 2015
2nd Aug 2015, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
YOUR CHANCE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE: UPCOMING WILDLIFE GUARDIAN/WILDLIFE RESCUE VOLUNTEER TRAINING PROGRAMMES
We’re delighted to offer you a unique opportunity to learn about wild animals and play a hands-on role in wildlife rescue work, through our Wildlife Guardian and Wildlife Rescue volunteer programmes!
The programmes offer rewarding and enriching experiences for you, and directly benefit the animals that you help.
Here are the details of the next training programmes:
Wildlife Guardian ...
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Updates On 1st Aug 2015
1st Aug 2015, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
JULY 29th: INTERNATIONAL TIGER DAY
The 29th of July is a day dedicated to celebrating the existence of tigers and to spread awareness on their endangered status.
Here are some shocking facts about tigers:
1. Today, there are more tigers in captivity than in the wild.
2. Only around 3,200 tigers are believed to be left in the wild.
3. Demand for tiger parts is driving the poaching activities which are driving tigers towards extinction.
4. Habitat loss is another major threat to tigers.
We kno...
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Updates On 1st Aug 2015
1st Aug 2015, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
SWIM CHALLENGE COMPLETE!
Cheers to the swim team and the amazing volunteers! Apart from the slight lightning interruption on Thursday, the swim team swam continuously, attempting to max out the number of laps.
Our thanks go to everyone who made this fundraiser possible.
Thank you Tanah Merah Country Club for the beautiful venue and extending the swim time for us, allowing us to raise more funds!
A very special mention to the kind-hearted soul who helped secure the venue for the swim, who t...
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Updates On 1st Aug 2015
1st Aug 2015, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
A P1 LEARNING JOURNEY TO THE AWRC!
This month, we are receiving the Primary 1 pupils of Boon Lay Garden Primary School at the ACRES Wildlife Rescue Centre (AWRC), to bring them on a Learning Journey towards caring for animals. These young boys and girls are not little at all when it comes to learning!
When we shared with the pupils about some animals being hurt in Singapore, one lovely boy kept proclaiming ‘Why?’ upon hearing so. Now, they know that ACRES rescues wild animals in Singapore ...
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Updates On 31st Jul 2015
31st Jul 2015, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
NATIVE WILDLIFE RESCUE ROUNDUP: 31st JULY 2015
1. Razor (top left), an insectivorous bat, was spotted resting in the same spot for a couple of days, possibly stranded within a contained environment. Thanks go to the concerned member of public who called us to help Razor. Following some rest and gulping a lot of fluids, Razor could not wait to fly away soon after sunset!
2. Morteen (bottom left) is one of three paradise tree snakes who were rescued after a pest control company employee spraye...
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Updates On 30th Jul 2015
30th Jul 2015, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
ONE MORE DAY TO THE SWIM CHALLENGE! #runclimbswimACRES
We’ve had a tough time trying to secure a venue sponsor for our swim challenge. Huge thanks go to our one of our board directors for their assistance, and the charitable Tanah Merah Country Club Garden Course for allowing us to use their pool. We are truly grateful to them for their helping hand, as this event would not be possible without them!
Right now, we have 8 swimmers who’ve pledged to be there on the 30th of July to max out t...
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Updates On 28th Jul 2015
28th Jul 2015, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
BLOODSHORT GOES FOR A SWIM!
As you might know, we’ve recently been busy revamping our snake enclosures and moving them into our quarantine. Bloodshort was one of the last snakes to have his enclosure relocated. Here’s a video of him enjoying and investigating his fresh new enclosure set up! We changed his water bowl to a tub to allow him to soak in the water. Blood pythons live in habitats close to or within water bodies such as rivers and swamps.
Unfortunately, blood pythons are poached ...
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Updates On 27th Jul 2015
27th Jul 2015, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
BE PART OF ACRES’S NEW VOLUNTEER TEAM – TEAM MONKEY GUARDS!
Always wanted to help the Singapore’s long-tailed macaques but don’t know how to? Then here’s your chance!
We’ll be embarking on a pilot project in Bukit Timah to explore alternatives in human-macaque management. A modern way of working towards a long-term, humane solution to resolve human-macaque tensions is to engage Monkey Guards. Monkey Guards, which have proven to be effective in countries such as Gibraltar, are curre...
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