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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 12th Nov 2012
12th Nov 2012, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
Spotlight on: Indian Star Tortoise
At the AWRC we look after over 35 Indian star tortoises, all rescued from the illegal wildlife trade. These little tortoises are certainly big on personality!
Here are some interesting facts about these little stars:
Females are generally larger than males, with bumpier shells.
The star-like pattern on their shells looks very pretty, but did you know it plays a very important role in their survival? The pattern actually breaks up the hard lines of ...
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Updates On 10th Nov 2012
10th Nov 2012, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
"When I grow up I want to help animals- ALL the animals!" It was fantastic to hear that from a little girl at Woodland's Ring Primary School Science Carnival, where we were yesterday with our roadshow.
These past couple of days we’ve also been speaking up for the animals at Soch’s “Be the change” exposition, at NIE's Green Bazaar and at the GINSing conference at SAS.
This weekend is just as busy, with talks and roadshows at the GINSing conference at UWCSEA East, and at AVA’s Re...
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Updates On 9th Nov 2012
9th Nov 2012, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
THE STORY OF BONNIE, the Water monitor lizard:
"There she was just a walking down the street, singing,
Doo ah deedee deedee dum deedee doo."
A resident came out of his house and exclaimed,
"I've been watchin' you!
Ah Lala lala long, Ah lala lala long long lee long long long."
The crowd identified her "Udumbu!!!!!" (monitor lizard in 'tamil')
to which she replied,
"That's not my name!
That's not my name!"
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Alright supporters! We know you are creative, so we will leav...
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Updates On 8th Nov 2012
8th Nov 2012, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
It’s Veggie Thursday!
Do something amazing for animals today- make your dinner meat-free!
In Singapore, we’re spoiled for choice when it comes to choosing a great vegetarian eatery. And the helpful Veggie Thursday bunch have made it even easier to find your next place to go for a veggie meal: http://www.veggiethursday.sg/veggie-food/local-eat eries/
What’s your favourite veggie place in Singapore?
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Updates On 8th Nov 2012
8th Nov 2012, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
We will be having a 4-day long Native Wildlife Roadshow at VivoCity next week and we really need your help! If you have a skill/liking for face painting, balloon sculpting or simply have a passion for animals - join us as a volunteer for any one of these days!
Event: ACRES Native Wildlife Roadshow
Date/Day: 15th-18th November, Thursday to Sunday
Location: Vivocity
Shifts:
Shift 1: 10am to 4pm
Shift 2: 4pm to 10pm
More details here - http://eepurl.com/ruANX
Please email voluntee...
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Updates On 6th Nov 2012
6th Nov 2012, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
Meet Peanut!
Despite his name, at 35.5cm in length Peanut is actually the largest tortoise at the AWRC. He’s a fully-grown red-footed tortoise- a species native to South America- rescued just over 4 months ago. So, why the name? Well, we think his shell is shaped a bit like a peanut!
Peanut loves to sit in his water dish for most of the day, and we are looking forward to letting him explore his new 5 x 10m enclosure once it’s ready.
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Updates On 6th Nov 2012
6th Nov 2012, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
When size matters!
We’ve been busy with the tape measures, measuring up the rescued tortoises at the ACRES Wildlife Rescue Centre to see who can go where in the outdoor enclosures we’re preparing for them. We want them to feel as comfortable as possible!
Can you guess the sizes of our smallest and biggest tortoises? Meet little and large: Peanut and Tiny Tot!
Tiny Tot is one of the many star tortoises at the AWRC. Their pretty shells make them popular as pets, but they are not suit...
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Singapore Got Wildlife, Meh?
5th Nov 2012, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
Spotlight on: SINGAPORE'S NATIVE WILDLIFE
As our busy wildlife rescue team certainly knows, Singapore is still home to many wild and wonderful animals.
Here's a great introduction to some of the amazing creatures that we share our island home with http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lQ0_fJ_Mv0 This video was made by local wildlife enthusiasts David Tan, Eunice Soh and Jocelyne Sze.
We're busy organising an upcoming roadshow all about Singapore's native wild animals. More updates about this event...
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Updates On 3rd Nov 2012
3rd Nov 2012, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
Don't forget, the thing the dolphins need more than anything is your voice, and for people all over the world to know of their plight.
Here's a picture for you to share to spread the word!
And don't forget to take action at http://www.saddestdolphins.com/email.html
Thank you to Joel and Darius of Edge Media Consultancy (www.edgemedia.com.sg) for designing this fab picture, and for their ongoing help with our social media and creative work.
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Jas The Monitor Lizard
2nd Nov 2012, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
A rescue story with a happy ending to end the week with: Jas the monitor lizard.
Fishing hooks are not only harmful to fish. They can also cause a lot of damage and suffering to other wild animals. We were recently called on to rescue a young monitor lizard, found with a fishing hook painfully lodged deep inside his throat. Poor Jas, as we named him, required surgery to remove the hook.
Thankfully, Jas has recovered well under the care of the ACRES Wildlife Rescue Centre team, and has now been...
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Updates On 31st Oct 2012
31st Oct 2012, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
Makes you think, doesn’t it? About what life for a captive dolphin must be like, compared to the life that they were designed for.
This eye-catching ad was designed by Michael Chin, a 3rd year undergraduate advertising student. Michael took time out from his studies to work on the ad, to open people’s eyes to the plight of the wild-caught dolphins who are destined for a lifetime in captivity at Resorts World. Thank you, Michael!
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Updates On 31st Oct 2012
31st Oct 2012, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
Thank you Zimmer!
The animals received a wonderful gift this month- a $10,000 donation from Zimmer Pte. Ltd. and their staff! The main focus of the fundraising effort was a charity walk, which saw staff members blazing a trail from Hort Park to Mount Faber on a rainy day- all for the animals. For every person who signed up for the walk, Zimmer very kindly donated $100 to ACRES. In addition, for those who wished to participate in the walk but were unable and/or those who wanted to make a perso...
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Updates On 29th Oct 2012
29th Oct 2012, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
Spotlight on: INDO-PACIFIC BOTTLENOSE DOLPHIN
Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins are truly fascinating animals, displaying some of the most complex social behaviours seen in non-human animals, as revealed by long-term studies on wild populations.
These dolphins are also known to use tools: wild individuals have been observed carrying sponges on their beaks to protect them from sea urchin spines while foraging on the sea floor!
Unfortunately, we don't have a photo of a wild dolphin to shar...
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Updates On 27th Oct 2012
27th Oct 2012, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
TREAT YOURSELF AND HELP ACRES AT THE SAME TIME!
Have you got your yummy Dragon Fruit Lip Butter from The Body Shop yet?
For every purchase of Dragon Fruit Lip Butter between now and 11th November, you get a token which represents the profits from the sale of the Lip Butter. And you can choose to donate this to ACRES by dropping your token into the ACRES boxes in store. It’s that simple!
Find out more here: http://thebodyshop.com.sg/en/vc_dragonlipbutter.as px
Thank you to our frien...
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Updates On 26th Oct 2012
26th Oct 2012, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
HELP MAKE SINGAPORE FUR-FREE!
Fur is one cruel fashion statement we can do without. Yet even in sunny Singapore we see fur on sale, mainly in the form of fur trims on clothing, boots and bags, or winter clothing. It also finds its way onto keychains, hairbands, trinkets and pet toys.
ACRES is supporting a new campaign by the Change for Animals Foundation, who are hoping to end the sale of fur in Singapore.
Find out how you can help make Singapore fur-free here: http://www.acres.org.sg/c...
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