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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 13th Feb 2013
13th Feb 2013, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
✩✩ Animal Profiles ✩✩
This Year of the Snake, why not sponsor Stubby, the rescued python?!
Stubby the ball python was being kept by a member of the public who was unaware of the restrictions on keeping snakes as pets in Singapore (it’s illegal!), Stubby was handed over to ACRES in August 2011, all set to begin his second chance at a better life.
Stubby was likely to have been bred in captivity or smuggled all the way from Africa to Singapore. He’s now enjoying life as a sn...
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Updates On 12th Feb 2013
12th Feb 2013, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
<< Tips for snake encounters >>
Snakes naturally live in Singapore’s parks and reserves, and if you’re lucky enough to spot one, stand back and watch their graceful movement from a distance.
Most snakes are not venomous, although we do have some venomous species in Singapore, so you do need to be cautious if you come across a snake.
Snakes will only attack as a very last resort, if they feel threatened and cannot escape.
They’d rather save their venom for catching their prey....
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Updates On 9th Feb 2013
9th Feb 2013, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
ACRES remains puzzled by the comments from RWS and AVA in response to our appeal (see The Straits Times article below):
1. “When contacted, the AVA said it visited RWS during a fireworks display in January but found that the dolphins were not affected”.
According to scientific research, anthropogenic noise is a known stressor for cetaceans, which have very sensitive hearing.
How did AVA ascertain that the dolphins were not affected, which appears to contradict the scientific studie...
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Feb 7, 2013 9:00pm
8th Feb 2013, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
Chinese New Year isn't the only time that shark's fin soup is consumed. The dish is also commonly served at many Chinese wedding banquets.
Share this video with your friends and help to stop the demand for this cruel and destructive dish one banquet/meal at a time.
We'd love to hear experiences from those of you who have decided to forgo the dish in favour of cruelty-free (animal-product free) and sustainable alternatives. :)
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Updates On 7th Feb 2013
7th Feb 2013, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
This March, join 11 other passionate wildlife protectors in volunteering at the ACRES Lao Wildlife Sanctuary!
The ACRES Lao Wildlife Sanctuary, a project in collaboration with the Love Wildlife Foundation, provides sanctuary to animals rescued from the illegal wildlife trade.
The animals at the sanctuary include mammals such as bears, gibbons, macaques and otters, and also many species of reptiles and birds.
The date of the trip will be 15th to 24th March 2013.
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Updates On 6th Feb 2013
6th Feb 2013, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
Say NO to shark's fin this Chinese New Year: Show your support for sharks tomorrow! (Thursday, 7th Feb)
ACRES is joining Project: FIN, along with Fairmont Singapore and Swissôtel The Stamford, in campaigning for a Fin-Free Lunar New Year.
From 12pm - 2pm, we’ll be issuing car decals and stickers to drivers who drive through the lobby driveway of the two hotels.
*Limited edition red packets and mandarin oranges will be given out together with the car decals in the festive giveaway b...
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Updates On 5th Feb 2013
5th Feb 2013, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
"Instead of re-creating the type of National Geographic shots we’re used to seeing, Schmidt and Heinrichs’ photos have enough shock value that viewers stop to take them in. Their success on the internet speaks for itself and the photographers plan to use the photos to raise money for a shark conservation program run by WildAid."
Read more about the photographers' quest to bring the situation of whale sharks to light - http://goo.gl/Apwbc
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Updates On 4th Feb 2013
4th Feb 2013, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
Chinese New Year is just around the corner, and we're looking forward to all the delicious food!
However, reasons abound why sharks fin SHOULD NOT be part of your festive menu. Do you agree? Share this with your friends to spread the message if you do!
You can also learn more about why we shouldn't consume sharks fin here: http://www.acres.org.sg/campaigns/current/whenshar ksdietheoceansdie.html
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